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How to file a domestic worker absconding report in the UAE: MOHRE and GDRFA steps explained

How to file a domestic worker absconding report in the UAE: MOHRE and GDRFA steps explained

Parkin outlines Dubai public parking tariffs, with peak-hour fees of up to AED 6 per hour

Parkin outlines Dubai public parking tariffs, with peak-hour fees of up to AED 6 per hour

Apple’s foldable iPhone faces January 2027 delivery dates in UAE amid huge pre-order demand

Apple’s foldable iPhone faces January 2027 delivery dates in UAE amid huge pre-order demand

Doctors warn chronic diseases are appearing before 30 as biological ageing accelerates among young adults

Doctors warn chronic diseases are appearing before 30 as biological ageing accelerates among young adults

Do booking websites raise flight and hotel prices when you search repeatedly?

Do booking websites raise flight and hotel prices when you search repeatedly?

UAE unused annual leave 2026: Can you cash it out, carry it forward or lose it?

UAE unused annual leave 2026: Can you cash it out, carry it forward or lose it?

UAE temperatures and rainfall expected to be above average from November 2026 to March 2027

UAE weather: Rain possible in eastern and southern areas on Monday

UAE schools resume classes on Monday with focus on closing learning gaps

Abdullah Jassim builds skills for the workplace after overcoming challenges with family and community support

Abu Dhabi Police seize 9,237 e-scooters for traffic violations in 10 months

Abu Dhabi court awards influencer AED 20,000 over unauthorised TikTok and Snapchat video

Dubai court orders woman to repay AED 2.298 million obtained through fraud and deception

Dubai court orders woman to repay AED 2.298 million obtained through fraud and deception

UAE gold retailers offer fee-free bullion as prices fall and demand rises

UAE gold retailers offer fee-free bullion as prices fall and demand rises

Mohammed bin Rashid launches new cycle of Arab Hope Makers

Mohammed bin Rashid launches new cycle of Arab Hope Makers

Hamdan bin Mohammed commends DIEZ for record AED246 billion trade performance in H1 2026

Hamdan bin Mohammed commends DIEZ for record AED246 billion trade performance in H1 2026

Dubai’s GDP reaches AED 473 billion in H1 2026 as financial, health and construction sectors grow

Dubai’s GDP reaches AED 473 billion in H1 2026 as financial, health and construction sectors grow

Dubai Municipality completes 107 projects worth AED 1.6 billion in 2026 to enhance public spaces and quality of life

Dubai Municipality completes 107 projects worth AED 1.6 billion in 2026 to enhance public spaces and quality of life

Latest News

UAE President receives Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman

UAE President receives Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman

Apple’s foldable iPhone faces January 2027 delivery dates in UAE amid huge pre-order demand

Apple’s foldable iPhone faces January 2027 delivery dates in UAE amid huge pre-order demand

UAE weather: Rain possible in eastern and southern areas on Monday

UAE weather: Rain possible in eastern and southern areas on Monday

Doctors warn chronic diseases are appearing before 30 as biological ageing accelerates among young adults

Doctors warn chronic diseases are appearing before 30 as biological ageing accelerates among young adults

Parkin outlines Dubai public parking tariffs, with peak-hour fees of up to AED 6 per hour

Parkin outlines Dubai public parking tariffs, with peak-hour fees of up to AED 6 per hour

UAE unused annual leave 2026: Can you cash it out, carry it forward or lose it?

UAE unused annual leave 2026: Can you cash it out, carry it forward or lose it?

Dubai Municipality completes 107 projects worth AED 1.6 billion in 2026 to enhance public spaces and quality of life

Dubai Municipality completes 107 projects worth AED 1.6 billion in 2026 to enhance public spaces and quality of life

UAE temperatures and rainfall expected to be above average from November 2026 to March 2027

UAE temperatures and rainfall expected to be above average from November 2026 to March 2027

UAE

UAE President receives Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman

UAE President receives Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman

UAE weather: Rain possible in eastern and southern areas on Monday

UAE weather: Rain possible in eastern and southern areas on Monday

Parkin outlines Dubai public parking tariffs, with peak-hour fees of up to AED 6 per hour

Parkin outlines Dubai public parking tariffs, with peak-hour fees of up to AED 6 per hour

Dubai Municipality completes 107 projects worth AED 1.6 billion in 2026 to enhance public spaces and quality of life

Dubai Municipality completes 107 projects worth AED 1.6 billion in 2026 to enhance public spaces and quality of life

World

Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 continues supporting Gaza's healthcare sector

Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 continues supporting Gaza's healthcare sector

Tanker struck by unknown projectile off Saudi Arabia on Friday: UKMTO

Tanker struck by unknown projectile off Saudi Arabia on Friday: UKMTO

Oregon school shooting: How a driver, a dad and a teacher tried to stop the shooter

Oregon school shooting: How a driver, a dad and a teacher tried to stop the shooter

India's 'cockroach' movement founder Dipke arrested after detention

India's 'cockroach' movement founder Dipke arrested after detention

Business

Hamdan bin Mohammed commends DIEZ for record AED246 billion trade performance in H1 2026

Hamdan bin Mohammed commends DIEZ for record AED246 billion trade performance in H1 2026

Do booking websites raise flight and hotel prices when you search repeatedly?

Do booking websites raise flight and hotel prices when you search repeatedly?

Dubai’s GDP reaches AED 473 billion in H1 2026 as financial, health and construction sectors grow

Dubai’s GDP reaches AED 473 billion in H1 2026 as financial, health and construction sectors grow

UAE gold retailers offer fee-free bullion as prices fall and demand rises

UAE gold retailers offer fee-free bullion as prices fall and demand rises

Technology

Apple’s foldable iPhone faces January 2027 delivery dates in UAE amid huge pre-order demand

Apple’s foldable iPhone faces January 2027 delivery dates in UAE amid huge pre-order demand

Dubai Future Week to bring global AI and robotics talent to Dubai

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

Sports

England favourite to win tri-series in Pakistan also featuring Sri Lanka

England favourite to win tri-series in Pakistan also featuring Sri Lanka

Morgan Rogers: Chelsea’s relentless Numbers Man

Morgan Rogers: Chelsea’s relentless Numbers Man

UAE Chess Federation, Mubadala Foundation sign partnership to develop chess talent

UAE Chess Federation, Mubadala Foundation sign partnership to develop chess talent

Asian Tour postpones Saudi International after Riyadh attacks

Asian Tour postpones Saudi International after Riyadh attacks

Health

Doctors warn chronic diseases are appearing before 30 as biological ageing accelerates among young adults

Doctors warn chronic diseases are appearing before 30 as biological ageing accelerates among young adults

Eli Lilly's weight-loss pill wins EU drug regulator's backing

Eli Lilly's weight-loss pill wins EU drug regulator's backing

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