Last week, a UAE-based family paid Dh154,000 for UK visas for 11 family members – one of the largest single visa transactions ever handled by a UAE visa consultancy. That’s the price of a car, a …
Major setback for US: Saudi Arabia and UAE block American strikes on Iran
Saudi Arabia and the UAE have blocked American strikes on Iran, delivering a major setback for US strategy in the Middle East. President Donald Trump announced he had postponed a planned attack at the …
‘She just vanished’: Zeynab Javadli, ex-wife of Dubai Prince Sheikh Saeed bin Al Maktoum, three children ‘abducted’ amid bitter custody battle
Zeynab Javadli, ex-wife of Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has vanished with her three children in Dubai. A British lawyer claims a sudden overnight incident led to her disappearance.
Born and died on same date: Kerala man killed in Sharjah after TikTok dispute turns into fatal attack
An Indian expat’s tragic death in Sharjah, allegedly after a TikTok dispute, is marked by a haunting coincidence: his death date, May 31, was also his official birthday. The 40-year-old was stabbed …
Hamdan bin Zayed: Under vision of Mohamed bin Zayed, Abu Dhabi continues to advance global model for climate action, nature conservation
ABU DHABI, 4th June May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Board of Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, affirmed that …
‘I was shaking’: Kerala expat wins Rs 45 crore in Abu Dhabi Big Ticket draw
A Bahrain-based businessman from Kerala has won Dh20 million (around Rs 45 crore) in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi’s latest live draw, saying his immediate priority is helping a friend who has been in a coma …
Kerala expat stabbed, clubbed to death in Sharjah after ‘TikTok war’; suspects held
A social media dispute that allegedly spiralled into a violent confrontation has claimed the life of a Kerala expatriate in Sharjah, sending shockwaves through the Indian community in the United Arab …
Abu Dhabi rent freeze: What the decision means for tenants, landlords
Here is what the decision means for tenants and landlords: Your landlord cannot increase your rent during the freeze period. The renewal must reflect the same value recorded in your last registered …
UAE action plan to reduce clothing waste must address ‘environmental cost’ of throwaway culture
Government’s new sustainability project aims to reduce 220,000 tonnes of waste …
Sharjah Police make arrests after man stabbed to death during brawl
Deadly altercation broke out after social media dispute, force says …
Round 4 of Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship gets underway tomorrow in Abu Dhabi
Round 4 of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Gi) will begin tomorrow (Friday) at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi, marking another important stage of the domestic season.The …
Win in 5 balls: UAE hand Saudi Arabia thrashing like never before in Women’s T20 Premier Cup
UAE Women handed Saudi Arabia women one of the worst defeats in cricket, winning the game in just five deliveries …
UAE announces Hijri New Year holiday for public and private sectors
The Islamic, or Hijri, calendar is based on lunar months, and the New Year begins on the first day of Muharram, the calendar’s first month …
Ex-wife of Dubai ruler’s nephew in custody, prosecutors say
Zeynab Javadli had not been in contact with any of her friends since Tuesday.
Sharjah Police arrest suspects involved in violent brawl following dispute on social media
Sharjah Police arrested Asians who were involved in a fight that took place in an area across the emirate and resulted in one being killed and another …
Sharjah toddler death: Two neighbouring families questioned as police review CCTV footage
Two Indian families are being questioned after a two-year-old boy fell to his death from a staircase area, moments after he was playing with two 11-year-old girls …
UAE denies role in Sudan genocide as Colombian mercenary scandal grows
Investigations into a group of foreign fighters have reopened allegations that the United Arab Emirates is exploiting Sudan’s bloody civil war …