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Woman Accuses Man of Extorting 250,000 Dirhams Through Threats and Blackmail
Sara KhaledAn Abu Dhabi court ordered a man to pay 20,000 dirhams in compensation to a woman for psychological harm caused by his threats and blackmail attempts....
UAE Leads Global Initiative to Enhance Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law and Prevention
The UAE joined Australia, Austria, and Kenya in leading the second round of consultations for a working group focused on preventing violations of inte...
UAE Minister Unveils National Committee to Craft the Emirates' Unification Narrative
The UAE has established a new National Committee for the Union Narrative to create the country's single official version of how the nation was founded...
UAE Condemns Israel's Raid on UNRWA Headquarters in Jerusalem as Egregious Violation
The UAE strongly condemned Israeli forces for raiding a UN Palestinian refugee agency office in Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood. The raid disru...
WrPro's Strategic Vision: Harnessing AI and Quantum Computing to Revolutionize the Future of Tech
Market analyst Faris Al-Saadi from WrPro sees AI and quantum computing stocks as completely different investment plays right now. While AI companies a...
Landmark Federal Decree Allows Non-Human Organ and Tissue Transplantation
The UAE has passed new legislation allowing animal organ transplants and lab-grown organ implants for the first time. The federal decree updates the c...
Bank Ordered to Refund $21,870 in Undue Interest Charges on Personal Loan
An Abu Dhabi commercial court ordered a bank to repay 80,596 dirhams to a customer after finding the institution collected excessive interest on a loa...
Navigating Travel with Autism: An Extraordinary Adventure Beyond the Ordinary
Traveling with autistic children presents unique challenges that require careful planning and preparation. But families across the UAE are finding tha...
UAE Weather: Approaching Low-Pressure System Brings Scattered Rainfall for a Week
The UAE's National Center of Meteorology has issued a detailed weather forecast warning of changing conditions from Friday night through December 19....
Friday Prayer Time Moved to 12:45 PM Starting January 2, 2026
The UAE's General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments announced that Friday prayers will now start at 12:45 PM across all mosques nationwide,...
Global Effort to Eradicate Polio Receives $1.9 Billion Boost
Global health leaders gathered in Abu Dhabi and pledged $1.9 billion to eliminate polio worldwide, bringing the world closer to eradicating only the s...
Dubai Health Authority Launches 'Jibr' - Integrated Platform for Seamless Deceased Services
Dubai Health Authority launched a new digital system called "Jabr" that handles all death-related procedures through a single government employee assi...
Abu Dhabi Launches Fintech and InsureTech Hub, Driving Financial Innovation
Abu Dhabi just launched a major financial technology hub that could add $15.2 billion to its economy by 2045. The Financial Technology, Insurance and...
UAE Hailed as Global Health Model, Abu Dhabi Finance Week a Donor Engagement Platform
The World Health Organization's regional director for the Eastern Mediterranean praised the UAE's healthcare system as world-class during Abu Dhabi Fi...
Crown Prince of Dubai Unveils Groundbreaking Vision for Citizen Housing Development
Dubai's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved a major overhaul of how the emirate develops housing areas for Emir...
UAE President and Deputies Congratulate Syrian Counterpart on Liberation Day
UAE's top leadership sent congratulatory messages to Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Syria's Liberation Day, marking a significant diplomatic gest...
Sudanese Diaspora in UAE Celebrates 54th Union Day with Joyous Festivities
The Sudanese community in the UAE celebrated the country's 54th Union Day with large gatherings in Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah, expressing deep grati...
Sheikh Mohammed Meets with Ecuadorian President, Strengthening Bilateral Ties
Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum met with Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa in Dubai, marking another step in strengthening ties bet...
Sheikh Mohammed Boosts UAE-Ecuador Logistics Ties
Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum met with Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa today, highlighting a 50-year diplomatic relationship an...
Navigating Common Child Mental Health Challenges: Insights for Families
The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority has identified six common mental health disorders affecting children, including ADHD, learning difficulties, a...
Emirati Ruler Attends Lavish Wedding Celebrations of Prominent Families
Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, head of the UAE's National Olympic Committee, attended a wedding reception in Dubai celebrating fou...