A seven-year-old Malayali girl has died after falling from the third floor of her family’s apartment in Sharjah’s Nabba area. Initial reports suggest the child woke up when she was alone, opened a …
Abu Dhabi court orders firm, establishment to pay Dhs360,000, for damaging cables during excavation work
Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court ordered an establishment and a company to pay Dhs360,000 in compensation to a firm, as the …
UAE publishes minimum age required to apply for a residence visa
The UAE government has set the minimum age for residence visa applications at 18 years, providing clarity for foreign applicants on eligibility requirements.
UAE tells foreigners 5 situations when urgent visa processing may be necessary
The UAE has listed 5 situations when foreigners should consider urgent visa processing, including tight travel dates, non-refundable bookings and past visa refusals.
Dubai to open Emirates Road’s expansion on Sunday to ease traffic flow from Sharjah
Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will open the expansion of Emirates Road on Sunday (Aug.30, 2026) after adding two new lanes over a length of 5 …
Dubai gaming hub grows 30% as DMCC attracts nearly 40 companies in a year
Dubai’s gaming ecosystem is expanding, with the DMCC Gaming Centre growing 30 per cent over the past year to 165 member companies, as more developers, publishers and gaming businesses establish …
Kenyans working in Dubai face evictions as new shared housing rules with KSh 35m fines take effect
Dubai’s Law No. (4) of 2026 on shared housing reshapes tenancy regulations, imposing fines of up to KSh 35 million and requiring permits for shared apartments.
Sharjah-Dubai travel: Emirates Road to get 2 new lanes; peak-hour trips cut by 25%
The expansion covers a five-kilometre stretch in the direction of Wadi Al Amardi and comes as traffic between Sharjah and Dubai is expected to pick up as schools begin …
Sharjah Animation and Comics Conference returns October 22 at Aljada with global line-up of creators and experts
We want Arab creators to develop their projects and take their stories and cultural identity to audiences around the world. Khoula Al Mujaini: The conference evolves to keep pace with industry shifts …
UAE Lists 4 Situations Where Urgent Visa Processing Is Not Necessary
The UAE has listed four cases where foreigners do not need urgent visa processing, including when travel is more than 2 weeks away or a visa on arrival is available.
UAE’s first female minister: Lubna Al Qasimi reflects on women’s progress in nation
Lubna Al Qasimi admitted that she initially experienced fear and anxiety about the responsibility of becoming a minister …
Dubai rent increase rules: 7 things every tenant should know before renewing
Smart Rental Index limits, 90-day notice requirement, lawful increase bands, and how to dispute unjustified hikes through the Rental Disputes Centre …
A $4,000,000 Ferrari sits quietly in a Dubai garage
A $4.000.000 Ferrari LaFerrari sits quietly inside a Dubai garage, surrounded by other cars and offering a close look at one of Ferrari’s limited-production models. Finished in black with contrasting …
Sharjah Youth launches first Professional Swimming programme
Sharjah Youth, an affiliate of the Rubu’ Qarn for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators, has launched the first edition of its “Professional Swimming” programme to develop participants’ sporting …
Emirati women invest Dhs2.7b in Sharjah’s real estate sector
Emirati women’s investments in Sharjah’s real estate sector recorded a trade value of Dhs2.7 billion during the period from January to August 2026.
10 fun things to do this long weekend in Abu Dhabi: August 28 to 30
A long weekend means there’s plenty more to do in Abu Dhabi, we’ve got you covered on all things fun in the capital. With 24 extra hours added to the weekend there’s even more reason to leave the …
Frieze Abu Dhabi: which galleries are taking part in the inaugural fair?
Taking over the longstanding Abu Dhabi Art, the Frieze brand has lured international dealerships alongside a strong showing of regional names …