Abu Dhabi Police urged drivers to stick to designated lanes, avoid sudden or unsafe lane changes, and ensure the road is clear before changing lanes or overtaking …
UAE makes history with launch of first ever licensed sports betting and iGaming platform
The United Arab Emirates has launched its first licensed online gaming platform, Play971. This marks a significant step in the country’s regulated gaming industry. The platform offers sports wagering …
UAE announces suspension of new visas for 3 Ebola-hit countries from June 6
Entry will only be permitted for travellers who have spent more than 21 days outside the listed countries before arriving in the UAE …
UAE’s ‘Pledge and Commitment’ initiative: How to take part and download your certificate
Learn how UAE citizens and residents can join the Pledge and Commitment initiative online in 12 languages and download a digital certificate of appreciation …
UAE launches national cryptography discovery platform to accelerate post-quantum security transition
Partnership between the UAE Cyber Security Council and QuantumGate aims to provide nationwide visibility of cryptographic assets, helping critical infrastructure operators prepare for the emerging ris …
DoE launches Abu Dhabi water and energy resilience framework
ABU DHABI, 5th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) hosted the third edition of the Water and Energy Majlis under the theme “From National Readiness to Smart Resilience”.The …
PureHealth performs GCC’s first separation of craniopagus twins’ procedure in Abu Dhabi
In a landmark achievement, Abu Dhabi has successfully hosted the complex surgical separation of conjoined twins from Nigeria. The life-saving surgery was performed at PureHealth’s SEHA – Sheikh …
Watch: Win in 5 balls! UAE women crush Saudi Arabia in record-breaking T20 Premier Cup clash
UAE Women chased 28 runs in five balls against Saudi Arabia after dismissing them for 25, recording one of women’s T20I cricket’s fastest chases.
Dubai project survives Iranian missile shock
The major business center in the Middle East has been hit by hundreds of drones and ballistic missiles, but it has not collapsed. Business is picking up as residents return. On February 28, when …
Sharjah Police Makes Arrests After Man Stabbed to Death
Sharjah Police have apprehended several individuals in connection with a deadly brawl that left an Indian national dead and another person critically injured outside a shopping centre in the Al Nahda …
UAE family spends Dh154,000 on UK visas as demand for long-term travel access grows
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 …