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Fired while on leave? These are your rights as per the UAE Labour Law

Fired while on leave? These are your rights as per the UAE Labour Law

Dubai truck movement restrictions: Full list of roads, ban timings and exemptions

Dubai truck movement restrictions: Full list of roads, ban timings and exemptions

UAE Golden Visa nomination letter: What it is, who needs one and how to apply via the ICP

UAE Golden Visa nomination letter: What it is, who needs one and how to apply via the ICP

Abu Dhabi MAWAQiF parking guide 2026: Zones, fees, permits and payment methods explained

Abu Dhabi MAWAQiF parking guide 2026: Zones, fees, permits and payment methods explained

UAE employers must report domestic workers’ unexplained absence within five days

UAE employers must report domestic workers’ unexplained absence within five days

When Dubai-it becomes your school of life: How 27-year-old Karine Yengo Kaisa has learnt by being in the right environment

When Dubai-it becomes your school of life: How 27-year-old Karine Yengo Kaisa has learnt by being in the right environment

Sharjah Police bust global cybercrime network, secure AED65 billion in assets

Abu Dhabi court orders man to repay AED311,360 in car import fraud

Abu Dhabi court orders drunk driver to repay insurer AED122,973 after accident

Dubai court dismisses company’s AED5m claim against former employee

Al Ain court orders customer to pay Dh329,426 after defaulting on Dh582,000 bank loan

UAE hotel warning: ‘Book now, pay on arrival’ does not mean you can cancel for free

Hamdan bin Mohammed witnesses signing of MoU to launch Global Innovation Challenge and Agentic AI Award

Hamdan bin Mohammed witnesses signing of MoU to launch Global Innovation Challenge and Agentic AI Award

1 Billion Followers Summit launches ‘100 Dreams' initiative

1 Billion Followers Summit launches ‘100 Dreams' initiative

Dubai Shopping Festival is back for its 32nd edition, and this is what’s new for 2026-27

Dubai Shopping Festival is back for its 32nd edition, and this is what’s new for 2026-27

Global sporting icons have taken on 30x30. Now Dubai Fitness Challenge asks: What’s your 30x30?

Global sporting icons have taken on 30x30. Now Dubai Fitness Challenge asks: What’s your 30x30?

Dubai Media Incorporated signs deal to reach 450,000 hotel rooms in 12,000 hotels worldwide

Dubai Media Incorporated signs deal to reach 450,000 hotel rooms in 12,000 hotels worldwide

Emaar founder Mohamed Alabbar: We never discount our properties - even if sales slow down

Emaar founder Mohamed Alabbar: We never discount our properties - even if sales slow down

Latest News

Sharjah Police secure assets of companies valued at AED65 billion, arrest 33 suspects from 12 nationalities

Sharjah Police secure assets of companies valued at AED65 billion, arrest 33 suspects from 12 nationalities

Emaar’s Alabbar: Non-payments spiked during the regional conflict, but hotel occupancy is now remarkably strong

Emaar’s Alabbar: Non-payments spiked during the regional conflict, but hotel occupancy is now remarkably strong

Sharjah records AED46.8 billion in property deals, SIF 2026 hears

Sharjah records AED46.8 billion in property deals, SIF 2026 hears

Dubai property market Thursday: Dh2.8 billion across 744 deals - Sobha Hartland land mortgage tops at Dh172 million

Dubai property market Thursday: Dh2.8 billion across 744 deals - Sobha Hartland land mortgage tops at Dh172 million

Fifty days to go until Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Fifty days to go until Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Mansoor bin Mohammed honours winners of 14th Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport as entries surge 400%

Mansoor bin Mohammed honours winners of 14th Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport as entries surge 400%

Dubai Health Board reviews progress on Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Hospital and new Diabetes Center

Dubai Health Board reviews progress on Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Hospital and new Diabetes Center

Latifa bint Mohammed meets President and CEO of World Economic Forum in Dubai

Latifa bint Mohammed meets President and CEO of World Economic Forum in Dubai

UAE

Sharjah Police secure assets of companies valued at AED65 billion, arrest 33 suspects from 12 nationalities

Sharjah Police secure assets of companies valued at AED65 billion, arrest 33 suspects from 12 nationalities

Emaar’s Alabbar: Non-payments spiked during the regional conflict, but hotel occupancy is now remarkably strong

Emaar’s Alabbar: Non-payments spiked during the regional conflict, but hotel occupancy is now remarkably strong

Mansoor bin Mohammed honours winners of 14th Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport as entries surge 400%

Mansoor bin Mohammed honours winners of 14th Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport as entries surge 400%

Hamdan bin Mohammed witnesses launch of Centre for Global Future Opportunities in Dubai

Hamdan bin Mohammed witnesses launch of Centre for Global Future Opportunities in Dubai

World

What is the 'hospital of the popes' where Leo is recovering from surgery?

What is the 'hospital of the popes' where Leo is recovering from surgery?

Heavy rain shuts down Istanbul, causing flooding and 2 deaths

Heavy rain shuts down Istanbul, causing flooding and 2 deaths

Bollywood actor Imran Khan asked to leave India after participating in protest, media says

Bollywood actor Imran Khan asked to leave India after participating in protest, media says

Pakistan school roof collapse kills 28; more deaths feared

Pakistan school roof collapse kills 28; more deaths feared

Business

Sharjah records AED46.8 billion in property deals, SIF 2026 hears

Sharjah records AED46.8 billion in property deals, SIF 2026 hears

Dubai property market Thursday: Dh2.8 billion across 744 deals - Sobha Hartland land mortgage tops at Dh172 million

Dubai property market Thursday: Dh2.8 billion across 744 deals - Sobha Hartland land mortgage tops at Dh172 million

Latifa bint Mohammed meets President and CEO of World Economic Forum in Dubai

Latifa bint Mohammed meets President and CEO of World Economic Forum in Dubai

Cartier-owner Richemont in talks to join bid for diamond giant De Beers

Cartier-owner Richemont in talks to join bid for diamond giant De Beers

Technology

MBRCLD launches AI-powered Dubai Leadership Coach for government employees

MBRCLD launches AI-powered Dubai Leadership Coach for government employees

Mars rover Perseverance sets record for longest drive on another world

Mars rover Perseverance sets record for longest drive on another world

Can hackers really hack your fridge? The risks of connected devices

Can hackers really hack your fridge? The risks of connected devices

UAE space sector spending rises 27.1% to AED 5.52 billion in 2025

UAE space sector spending rises 27.1% to AED 5.52 billion in 2025

Sports

Fifty days to go until Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Fifty days to go until Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

FIFA postpones FIFAe Finals in Saudi Arabia following attacks

FIFA postpones FIFAe Finals in Saudi Arabia following attacks

Swiatek defeats Frech 6-2, 6-1 to reach the final 16 at the WTA's Wuhan Open

Swiatek defeats Frech 6-2, 6-1 to reach the final 16 at the WTA's Wuhan Open

Dubai International Baja marks 10th anniversary as it hosts FIA World Baja Cup finale

Dubai International Baja marks 10th anniversary as it hosts FIA World Baja Cup finale

Health

Dubai Health Board reviews progress on Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Hospital and new Diabetes Center

Dubai Health Board reviews progress on Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Hospital and new Diabetes Center

Dubai health facilities rise 7% to 5,931 in first half of 2026 as sector records continued growth

Dubai health facilities rise 7% to 5,931 in first half of 2026 as sector records continued growth

What is lung adenocarcinoma, the cancer diagnosed in Pope Leo?

What is lung adenocarcinoma, the cancer diagnosed in Pope Leo?

Mansoor bin Mohammed attends graduation of UAE Healthcare Leadership Development Program for 100 Emirati Leaders

Mansoor bin Mohammed attends graduation of UAE Healthcare Leadership Development Program for 100 Emirati Leaders