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Dubai Crown Prince Attends Graduation of Leadership and Design Program's Second Cohort
Sara KhaledDubai's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum witnessed the graduation of 38 participants from the second round of the "Leader...
Emirati Media Grants 3K Advertising Licenses to Applicants from 80 Nationalities
The UAE Media Council has issued over 3,000 "advertiser" permits to applicants from more than 80 nationalities, showing strong demand for the country'...
Crown Prince Khalid Meets Oracle Co-CEO, Discussing Potential Tech Collaboration
Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Oracle's Co-CEO Mike Sicilia to discuss digital transformation partner...
Dubai Unveils Ambitious 2026 Budget, Totaling AED 92.4 Billion, Under the Leadership of Mohammed bin Rashid
The UAE Cabinet approved the country's largest-ever federal budget for 2026, worth 92.4 billion dirhams ($25.2 billion) in both revenues and expenditu...
UAE President and Ras Al Khaimah Ruler Discuss National Priorities and Citizen Welfare
UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Ras Al Khaimah's ruler Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi, focu...
UAE's Global Investment Prowess: Mohammed Bin Rashid Highlights Nation's Top 20 Economy Status
The UAE has approved its largest federal budget in history for 2026, with revenues and expenditures of 92.4 billion dirhams ($25.2 billion). The balan...
Artificial Lashes: The Risky Beauty Trend Causing Eyelid Burns and Partial Blindness
Doctors are raising urgent warnings about artificial eyelashes after seeing a sharp rise in serious eye injuries. What started as a beauty trend is no...
Dubai Media Foundation Welcomes Prominent Journalist Hessa Al Falasi to Its Team
Dubai Media Incorporated has brought on board Hessa Al Falasi, a well-known Emirati broadcaster, to host new heritage programming across its TV and di...
Tunisian President Celebrates Young Reading Champions, Underscoring National Pride
Twin sisters from Tunisia just won the world's largest Arabic reading competition, beating over 32 million students from across the Arab world. Bisan...
Student Brawl Leads to Costly Consequences for Parent: 30,000 AED Fine
An Al Ain court ordered the guardian of a student to pay 30,000 dirhams in compensation after their child bullied and physically assaulted a classmate...
Louvre Safeguards Prized Treasures in French Bank after Theft Incident
The Louvre Museum has moved some of its most valuable jewelry to the Bank of France following a brazen daylight heist last week. French radio RTL repo...
Dubai's Vision: Empowering Every Student to Shape the Future
Dubai has launched a new student council that gives teenagers a direct voice in shaping the emirate's education policies. The Dubai Student Council br...
Celebrating India's Vibrant Expat Community in Dubai: An Emirati Tribute
The UAE is hosting a massive celebration for its Indian community at Dubai's Zabeel Park on October 26, marking the second year of this cultural festi...
Emirates: A Bridge Connecting Cultures, Fulfilling Aspirations
Dubai's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum celebrated Emirates airline's remarkable journey from a modest startup to what h...
Retirement Pensions to be Disbursed Next Monday for October
The UAE's General Authority for Pensions and Social Security distributed 850.3 million dirhams in retirement pensions for October, marking a significa...
Landmark $136 Million Arabic Reading Challenge Endowment Established
Sobha Realty has established a 500 million dirham endowment to support the Arab Reading Challenge, the world's largest Arabic reading competition. The...
Sharjah Unveils New Bike and Heavy Vehicle Lane Regulations for Enhanced Mobility and Safety
Sharjah police will enforce dedicated traffic lanes for motorcycles, heavy vehicles, and buses starting November 1st. The new system assigns specific...
Dubai Homes Secure with 'Hasnatik' Home Security in 3 Years
Dubai's civil defense is rolling out an ambitious plan to equip every home in the emirate with the "Hasantak" fire protection system within three year...
Dubai Hosts Landmark Middle East & Africa Veterinary Conference
Dubai hosted the second Middle East and Africa Veterinary Conference (MEAVC) from October 17-19, 2025, drawing thousands of veterinary professionals t...
Spouses' Digital Slurs: The Unexpected Impact on Divorce Rates
Text messages and online conversations are increasingly showing up in UAE divorce courts as evidence of abuse, but legal experts warn that angry Whats...
UAE Welcomes Ceasefire Deal between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Commends Qatari and Turkish Mediation Efforts
The UAE has welcomed a new ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan, marking a significant diplomatic breakthrough in a region that's seen...