Fog and mist warning as humidity rises, with mid-40°C temperatures in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah; motorists urged to drive carefully amid reduced visibility and hot conditions
UAE Authorities Name 11 Groups Allowed to Stay Abroad Beyond the Usual Residency Limit
The UAE has listed 11 categories of residents who can stay outside the country beyond 180 days without losing their residency. Find out who qualifies for this.
Dubai-it: From AED800 barista to million-dollar entrepreneur
Dubai: A woman, standing by the side of a running track, eager to hand him a drink when he needed it the most. Indian expat Dhiren Harchandani called her an angel – a stranger who simply handed him a …
Dubai-it: ‘Running saved my life’ – how a 1km struggle transformed this Dubai resident
Discover how Dubai resident Dhiren Harchandani turned a 1km struggle into marathons, Ironman races and a renewed life through running and community support in Dubai …
Indian man shows other side of Dubai beyond Instagram glamour: ‘Ask those who work in the heat’
An Indian man living in Dubai has offered a glimpse into the difficult conditions faced by workers in the city, drawing attention to the extreme heat that often remains unseen behind its glamorous …
Why Dubai residents will not have to take out loans to pay rents
Dubai’s Flexi Rent initiative will improve residents’ cashflow, as tenants will be able to pay rents on a monthly basis, instead of annually, and not have to borrow to pay their rents …
Disney Reveals Middle East Research For Abu Dhabi Theme Park
Disney has revealed that its Imagineering team visited two historic landmarks in the United Arab Emirates during the development of its upcoming theme park in Abu Dhabi.
Dubai employees reporting financial violations can seek workplace protection
FAA says approved applicants can receive confidentiality, protection from workplace action Dubai: Employees who uncover financial or administrative violations at organisations overseen by Dubai’s …
UAE sets minimum savings foreigners must have to secure retirement residency permit
The UAE has revealed the minimum savings foreigners need to qualify for retirement residency. Find out the financial requirements retirees must meet.
Powering UAE’s edge: Dubai Customs turns operations into competitive advantage
The 2025 performance results tracked by the 2026 Competitiveness Report reflect the growing reach of customs work in supporting UAE competitiveness, given the direct link between the efficiency of …
Who is buying Dubai property in 2026? Inside the changing real estate buyer profile
Dubai’s property market is attracting more buyers than ever, but the profile of those buyers is becoming increasingly diverse. In 2025, the emirate recorded 205,400 residential transactions, up 18 per …
Sharjah rationalises consumption of water in Emirati homes in Mughaider area
Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has started implementing the water conservation initiative in citizens’ homes in Mughaider suburb in …
Kavanagh-Temirov, Allen-Pico among new UFC 333 additions in Abu Dhabi
Among the new additions the promotion announced Saturday during the UFC 330 broadcast from Philadelphia are a key flyweight bout between contenders Lone’er Kavanagh and R. Temirov, a heavyweight …
Sharjah empowers youth to harness AI opportunities in entrepreneurship
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), represented by SCCI Youth Council, recently organised a forum to mark International Youth Day, focusing …
More than 1,100 athletes from 55 countries set for IMMAF Youth World Championships in Abu Dhabi
IMMAF Youth World Championships return to Abu Dhabi as Mubadala Arena hosts seven days of youth MMA action with 1,100 athletes from 55 countries competing until 23 August …
UFC reveals Alexander Volkanovski’s title defense, Dvalishvili-Yan 3 in Abu Dhabi
The UFC is back in Abu Dhabi with a can’t-miss doubleheader.
UAE drivers can get black points reduced by driving safely on first school day
Registration for nationwide Accident-Free Day initiative opens on August 17, with school year starting August 31 …