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.
Abu Dhabi Department of Energy hosts the third Water and Energy Majlis under the theme of national readiness and smart resilience
The Majlis is a flagship Department of Energy initiative that supports sustainable and impactful growth across the water and energy sectors …
Dubai office sales surge 203% to $2.2bn as off-plan market hits 15-year high
Dubai office sales reached $2.2bn in Q1 2026, rising 203 per cent year-on-year as off-plan transactions hit their highest level since 2010 …
Dubai reveals major tourism, retail and events plans for the rest of 2026
Dubai tourism officials outlined major events, infrastructure projects and growth plans for 2026 as the city reinforces its position as a leading global destination …
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 …
Dubai doubles down on events and tourism with new property giveaway campaign
Dubai launches a new summer campaign featuring a 12-week property giveaway as officials reaffirm plans to grow tourism, events and retail activity …
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 …