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UAE home internet and landline connection: How to apply, documents required and costsDubai patient transfer service: Book a non-emergency ambulance via DubaiNow - fees, eligibility and stepsDubai bikers Piston Kings turn grief into compassion: A special ride for Maya to help rescued dogsUAE Blue Content Creators Programme 2026: How to apply, who can join and what you’ll learnUAE Golden Visa eligibility: Check if you qualify in minutes using the ICP’s free online toolDubai night markets are back: Free entry, food, shopping and family fun until 2amAbu Dhabi’s winter events calendar: Every major event from October to early 2027, and what’s new this seasonDubai's SME Learning Hub: Access free business courses, templates and tools for entrepreneursDubai’s new colour-coded street signs across 186 areas: Where will the changes begin?Dubai’s ‘Don’t Get Played’ campaign: Win up to Dh75,000 while learning how to spot a scamDubai RTA’s new QR ticket: How to ride the Metro, bus or tram using a QR codeMichelin Guide Dubai 2026: The complete list of starred, Bib Gourmand and Selected restaurants explainedDubai shared housing permit 2026: Who needs one, how to apply and what documents are requiredLost or damaged your Dubai driving licence? Here’s how you can apply for a new one in minutesThai food and culture in Dubai 2026: Two events to experience Thailand this NovemberUAE sets new salt, sugar and fat limits: How much can bread, cheese, yoghurt and snacks contain by 2030?How to file a complaint with Dubai Police's new Pulse Room, and what happens after you doTaking Etihad Rail to Dubai? Add a nol day pass for Dh22 and get unlimited Metro, Tram and bus travelHow to buy a special number plate in Dubai: Custom plates, RTA auctions and direct purchase explainedDubai Golden Visa for outstanding educators – Who can apply and when nominations open

Dubai-it: Solemann Haddad, the Michelin-starred chef, who found his calling on the streets of Al Rigga, says Dubai is the Biryani capital of the world

Dubai-it: Solemann Haddad, the Michelin-starred chef, who found his calling on the streets of Al Rigga, says Dubai is the Biryani capital of the world

Dubai bikers Piston Kings turn grief into compassion: A special ride for Maya to help rescued dogs

Dubai bikers Piston Kings turn grief into compassion: A special ride for Maya to help rescued dogs

The health cost of desk jobs: Why movement matters more than ever

The health cost of desk jobs: Why movement matters more than ever

UAE home internet and landline connection: How to apply, documents required and costs

UAE home internet and landline connection: How to apply, documents required and costs

Dubai patient transfer service: Book a non-emergency ambulance via DubaiNow - fees, eligibility and steps

Dubai patient transfer service: Book a non-emergency ambulance via DubaiNow - fees, eligibility and steps

Mohammed bin Rashid: Dubai’s AED 2.1 trillion project pipeline to drive next phase of growth

Mohammed bin Rashid: Dubai’s AED 2.1 trillion project pipeline to drive next phase of growth

UAE Golden Visa eligibility: Check if you qualify in minutes using the ICP’s free online tool

UAE Blue Content Creators Programme 2026: How to apply, who can join and what you’ll learn

Dubai night markets are back: Free entry, food, shopping and family fun until 2am

Global Village opens tomorrow with confetti, a World Parade and the biggest season yet - here’s what to know

Dubai Stand-Up Paddle returns to Hatta Dam for two days of fitness and adventure

UAE cracks down on fake Emiratisation: Companies caught nominating citizens on paper dropped by 358 in one year

UAE: Indian embassy issues warning against fraudulent visa agencies

UAE: Indian embassy issues warning against fraudulent visa agencies

UAE man sold his car for export, returned to find Dh8,350 in fines and a bank seizure - and lost the Abu Dhabi court case too

UAE man sold his car for export, returned to find Dh8,350 in fines and a bank seizure - and lost the Abu Dhabi court case too

Child drowns in pool during recreational trip, UAE court convicts two supervisors and sets key child safety ruling

Child drowns in pool during recreational trip, UAE court convicts two supervisors and sets key child safety ruling

Abu Dhabi teacher gets 2 years in jail, deportation for assaulting 4 students

Abu Dhabi teacher gets 2 years in jail, deportation for assaulting 4 students

How Dubai Police caught online drug sellers: Ordered their products, tested them and blocked 407 sites

How Dubai Police caught online drug sellers: Ordered their products, tested them and blocked 407 sites

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

Latest News

Saudis and Yemen's Houthi rebels exchange threats to escalate conflict

Saudis and Yemen's Houthi rebels exchange threats to escalate conflict

Three steps to stop hackers from watching your home cameras, Dubai cybersecurity authority warns

Three steps to stop hackers from watching your home cameras, Dubai cybersecurity authority warns

IMF forecasts UAE economy to grow 7.7% in 2027, one of the highest rates among regional energy exporters

IMF forecasts UAE economy to grow 7.7% in 2027, one of the highest rates among regional energy exporters

Dubai explores turning global trust into sustainable economic value

MBRCLD launches AI-powered Dubai Leadership Coach for government employees

MBRCLD launches AI-powered Dubai Leadership Coach for government employees

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

Ahmed bin Mohammed attends graduation of third cohort of Dubai Family Business Management Programme

Ahmed bin Mohammed attends graduation of third cohort of Dubai Family Business Management Programme

Hamdan bin Mohammed witnesses launch of Mohammed bin Rashid Master in Police and Security Leadership programme

Hamdan bin Mohammed witnesses launch of Mohammed bin Rashid Master in Police and Security Leadership programme

UAE

Three steps to stop hackers from watching your home cameras, Dubai cybersecurity authority warns

Three steps to stop hackers from watching your home cameras, Dubai cybersecurity authority warns

IMF forecasts UAE economy to grow 7.7% in 2027, one of the highest rates among regional energy exporters

IMF forecasts UAE economy to grow 7.7% in 2027, one of the highest rates among regional energy exporters

Ahmed bin Mohammed attends graduation of third cohort of Dubai Family Business Management Programme

Ahmed bin Mohammed attends graduation of third cohort of Dubai Family Business Management Programme

Hamdan bin Mohammed witnesses launch of Mohammed bin Rashid Master in Police and Security Leadership programme

Hamdan bin Mohammed witnesses launch of Mohammed bin Rashid Master in Police and Security Leadership programme

World

Saudis and Yemen's Houthi rebels exchange threats to escalate conflict

Saudis and Yemen's Houthi rebels exchange threats to escalate conflict

French investigators hunt supermarket fridge hackers, no claim of responsibility

French investigators hunt supermarket fridge hackers, no claim of responsibility

Aviation emergency: Germany's Nuremberg airport closes

Aviation emergency: Germany's Nuremberg airport closes

Why Mumbai Airport and airlines are at odds over flight cuts

Why Mumbai Airport and airlines are at odds over flight cuts

Business

Dubai explores turning global trust into sustainable economic value

Maktoum bin Mohammed meets Bank of America President of International

Maktoum bin Mohammed meets Bank of America President of International

Apple to unveil new smart home products, showcasing updated Siri AI

Apple to unveil new smart home products, showcasing updated Siri AI

talabat and Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment announce five-year strategic partnership

talabat and Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment announce five-year strategic partnership

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

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

DP World Tour Championship unveils Ladies Day and Family Day programme ahead of November return

DP World Tour Championship unveils Ladies Day and Family Day programme ahead of November return

Premier League: The curious case of Florian Wirtz

Premier League: The curious case of Florian Wirtz

Al Salam Cycling Championship returns with AED3.7 million prize pool and five races

Al Salam Cycling Championship returns with AED3.7 million prize pool and five races

Health

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

The health cost of desk jobs: Why movement matters more than ever

The health cost of desk jobs: Why movement matters more than ever

Doctors warn against social media beauty myths and overreliance on cosmetic procedures

Doctors warn against social media beauty myths and overreliance on cosmetic procedures

Sharjah Al Qasimi Hospital performs advanced robotic surgery for hiatal hernia patients

Sharjah Al Qasimi Hospital performs advanced robotic surgery for hiatal hernia patients