Abu Dhabi is intensifying its campaign against noisy vehicles, imposing hefty Dh2,000 fines and 12 black points for disruptive driving. Authorities are cracking down on unauthorised modifications and …
OnlyFans model, 21, brutally attacked at Dubai ‘Porta Potty’ party can finally walk again after horror 10-month ordeal
AN ONLYFANS model who was left for dead after being brutally attacked at a suspected “Porta Potty” party in Dubai is finally able to walk again. Ukrainian Maria Kovalchuk, 21, …
Noisy drivers in Abu Dhabi face Dh2,000 fine and 12 black points
Abu Dhabi Police have warned motorists of strict penalties for excessive vehicle noise and reckless driving, as authorities intensify a crackdown on modified cars and disruptive behaviour in …
UAE leaders praise Sheikh Mohammed’s visionary leadership on 20th anniversary of Accession Day
We celebrate his inspiring record of achievements and future-focused vision that continues to advance the UAE’s growth”
UAE schools to end classes early on Fridays following new prayer timing
Beginning January 9, UAE schools will end Friday classes early to accommodate the new 12.45pm prayer time, allowing families to balance academic and spiritual commitments with revised schedules for all grade levels.
Dubai Police warns public about fake work visa scam
Dubai Police warns job seekers about escalating fake work visa scams, urging verification of offers through official channels. Stay safe and informed to avoid fraud.
Dubai hands woman two months jail time, $1M penalty over crypto wallet theft
A Dubai court has sentenced a woman to two months in jail with an additional fine payment after she was found guilty of a crypto wallet scam. According to news sources, the woman secretly swapped a …
Sharjah Ruler’s Camel Racing Festival includes 8 races
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the 2026 season of the Sharjah Ruler’s Purebred Arabian Camel Festival for …
Emirati storm chaser and microphotographer take centre stage at Sharjah’s Xposure
A night-sky photographer and member of the Emirates Astronomical Society, Al Qasimi has dedicated years to documenting the cosmos, capturing nebulae, star clusters, galaxies and meteor showers. His …
UAE: Sharjah introduces special licence plates for classic vehicles and motorcycles
Sharjah Police unveil new licence plates for classic vehicles and motorcycles to honor heritage and enhance vehicle registration services. Plates available via auction, blending tradition with modern …
Sharjah Chamber supports local honey producers
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry continues its efforts to empower the beekeeping and honey production sector. The Chamber focuses on strengthening specialised national industries, …
6 brilliant things to do in Abu Dhabi this week
We all know winter is the best season to spend time outdoors in Abu Dhabi and one great way to do that is by relaxing at a beach club. Perhaps the most notorious of beach clubs in the capital, Café …
Dubai Court Jails Woman for $1M Crypto Wallet Swap Scam
Dubai court sentences woman for crypto scam, orders deportation, and awards Dh4.3 million compensation, reinforcing digital asset protections under UAE law.
Yemen’s southern separatists welcome Saudi call for dialogue amid Saudi-UAE rift
Yemen’s southern separatists welcomed on Saturday a call for dialogue by Saudi Arabia to end a recent military escalation, a potential sign of an easing in an unusually public confrontation between …
UAE calls for restraint amid rapidly moving Yemen crisis
The United Arab Emirates said on Saturday it was deeply concerned by ongoing escalation in Yemen after Saudi-backed government forces swept into areas seized last month by UAE-backed southern …
I brought my American family to Dubai for the first time. Here are 4 things I wish I knew before we went.
Our family trip to Dubai was great, but there are things I wish I’d known about prices and cultural norms as an American visiting for the first time.
Sharjah Police rescue driver after his vehicle’s cruise control malfunctions at speed of 80km/h
Rescue patrols of the Sharjah Police responded immediately to a report where the cruise control had malfunctioned in a vehicle travelling at 80km/h from …