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UAE photography laws 2026: What you can and cannot film in public, and the fines for getting it wrongUAE tourist VAT refund 2026: How to use the new AI-powered platform at Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah airportsDubai November 2026 events guide: Dubai Fitness Challenge, rides, runs, rowing and Arabian Soul FestUAE instant business licence 2026: Get set up in five minutes in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Here’s howWant to dispute a parking fine in Dubai? Here are the steps to follow.UAE labour ban 2026: Who can face a ban, how long does it last and who is exempt?Dubai parking fines: Full list of violations from Dh100 to Dh10,000 and how to payUAE Labour Law: 10 violations that can get you dismissed without noticeGlobal Village by bus: Four RTA routes, stops, timings and Dh12 faresUAE unused annual leave 2026: Can you cash it out, carry it forward or lose it?How to file a domestic worker absconding report in the UAE: MOHRE and GDRFA steps explained7 cybersecurity tips from Dubai Police to protect yourself online, and how to report if something goes wrongDubai Police uncovers fake driving licence scheme exploiting international exchange agreementsWant to change your car’s colour in Dubai? You need this permit first – here’s how to apply for Dh120Dubai Police Cyber Guardian challenge: Find 10 hidden threats on eCrime Hub and win from Friday to SundayFired while on leave? These are your rights as per the UAE Labour LawDubai truck movement restrictions: Full list of roads, ban timings and exemptionsUAE Golden Visa nomination letter: What it is, who needs one and how to apply via the ICPAbu Dhabi MAWAQiF parking guide 2026: Zones, fees, permits and payment methods explainedHow to apply for a UAE Golden Visa in 2026: Step-by-step guide, documents, fees and processing times

From aerospace engineer to entrepreneur: How an Indian expat Dubai-it with just Dh500

From aerospace engineer to entrepreneur: How an Indian expat Dubai-it with just Dh500

UAE photography laws 2026: What you can and cannot film in public, and the fines for getting it wrong

UAE photography laws 2026: What you can and cannot film in public, and the fines for getting it wrong

UAE tourist VAT refund 2026: How to use the new AI-powered platform at Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah airports

UAE tourist VAT refund 2026: How to use the new AI-powered platform at Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah airports

Dubai November 2026 events guide: Dubai Fitness Challenge, rides, runs, rowing and Arabian Soul Fest

Dubai November 2026 events guide: Dubai Fitness Challenge, rides, runs, rowing and Arabian Soul Fest

Advertising in Dubai? The new municipality guide bans these phrases, images and clothing standards on billboards

Advertising in Dubai? The new municipality guide bans these phrases, images and clothing standards on billboards

Dubai-it: From his grandmother’s kitchen in Chengdu to Hutong Dubai, Chef Ren Dingxu finds a place to call home

Dubai-it: From his grandmother’s kitchen in Chengdu to Hutong Dubai, Chef Ren Dingxu finds a place to call home

UAE leads Operation Ghost Confrontation: $39 billion in assets seized and 123 million fraud attempts thwarted across 30 countries

Dubai court orders fraudster to repay AED7.49m in fake server deal scam, plus AED500,000 compensation

Abu Dhabi court orders man to repay AED50,000 after cheque returned for signature mismatch

Sharjah court rejects divorce appeal: Hearsay testimony and illness claims not enough to prove marital harm

UAE blocked 750,000 cyberattack attempts, energy and education sectors were the top targets

Excessive noise, illegal modifications: Dubai Police issue 7,735 fines, impound 1,630 vehicles

Dubai Police add 'floating SUV' Yangwang U8 to Luxury Patrol Fleet

Dubai Police add 'floating SUV' Yangwang U8 to Luxury Patrol Fleet

Tesla opens UAE bookings for new Roadster with deposits of up to Dh1.02 million

Tesla opens UAE bookings for new Roadster with deposits of up to Dh1.02 million

Dubai to revise speed limits on five major roads from November 1

Dubai to revise speed limits on five major roads from November 1

Looking for a job in Dubai? Museum of the Future is hiring ‘Futurists’

Looking for a job in Dubai? Museum of the Future is hiring ‘Futurists’

Hamdan bin Mohammed directs 500 experts to be invited to Dubai Future Week

Hamdan bin Mohammed directs 500 experts to be invited to Dubai Future Week

Saeed Al Tayer says Dubai energy prices will not rise as clean energy projects expand

Saeed Al Tayer says Dubai energy prices will not rise as clean energy projects expand

Latest News

Lana Nusseibeh announces candidacy for United Nations Secretary-General

Lana Nusseibeh announces candidacy for United Nations Secretary-General

MoHAP launches 2026-2031 climate health adaptation plan

MoHAP launches 2026-2031 climate health adaptation plan

European government websites go dark after AI-discovered flaw sparks security scramble

European government websites go dark after AI-discovered flaw sparks security scramble

Parkin renews JLT parking contract with DMCC for 10 years - 2,800 spaces and solar infrastructure planned

Parkin renews JLT parking contract with DMCC for 10 years - 2,800 spaces and solar infrastructure planned

Maktoum bin Mohammed meets with Prime Minister of Singapore

Maktoum bin Mohammed meets with Prime Minister of Singapore

UAE leads Operation Ghost Confrontation: $39 billion in assets seized and 123 million fraud attempts thwarted across 30 countries

UAE leads Operation Ghost Confrontation: $39 billion in assets seized and 123 million fraud attempts thwarted across 30 countries

Dubai to revise speed limits on five major roads from November 1

Dubai to revise speed limits on five major roads from November 1

Dubai-it: From his grandmother’s kitchen in Chengdu to Hutong Dubai, Chef Ren Dingxu finds a place to call home

Dubai-it: From his grandmother’s kitchen in Chengdu to Hutong Dubai, Chef Ren Dingxu finds a place to call home

UAE

Lana Nusseibeh announces candidacy for United Nations Secretary-General

Lana Nusseibeh announces candidacy for United Nations Secretary-General

MoHAP launches 2026-2031 climate health adaptation plan

MoHAP launches 2026-2031 climate health adaptation plan

Parkin renews JLT parking contract with DMCC for 10 years - 2,800 spaces and solar infrastructure planned

Parkin renews JLT parking contract with DMCC for 10 years - 2,800 spaces and solar infrastructure planned

Maktoum bin Mohammed meets with Prime Minister of Singapore

Maktoum bin Mohammed meets with Prime Minister of Singapore

World

European government websites go dark after AI-discovered flaw sparks security scramble

European government websites go dark after AI-discovered flaw sparks security scramble

Australian lawmaker loses both legs in vehicle attack as suspect appears in court

Australian lawmaker loses both legs in vehicle attack as suspect appears in court

Malaysia bans civil servants from using Waze, citing links to Israel

Malaysia bans civil servants from using Waze, citing links to Israel

Shark attack kills 65-year-old swimmer off South Africa's eastern cape

Shark attack kills 65-year-old swimmer off South Africa's eastern cape

Business

Emirates Islamic posts AED2.7 billion profit in first nine months of 2026

Emirates Islamic posts AED2.7 billion profit in first nine months of 2026

Emirates NBD posts AED19.3 billion profit in nine months

Emirates NBD posts AED19.3 billion profit in nine months

Tesla opens UAE bookings for new Roadster with deposits of up to Dh1.02 million

Tesla opens UAE bookings for new Roadster with deposits of up to Dh1.02 million

Flydubai launches return fare offers to 10 tourist destinations from AED 1,310

Flydubai launches return fare offers to 10 tourist destinations from AED 1,310

Technology

OpenAI to sell its top models on Google Cloud in latest enterprise push

OpenAI to sell its top models on Google Cloud in latest enterprise push

Dubai RTA hosts AI challenge to develop smart mobility solutions

Dubai RTA hosts AI challenge to develop smart mobility solutions

This New York apartment building can run on a battery for days

This New York apartment building can run on a battery for days

Google Cloud services down in UK; banks, public sector report issues

Google Cloud services down in UK; banks, public sector report issues

Sports

Premier League ones to watch: Valentin Barco

Premier League ones to watch: Valentin Barco

Ace bowler Mohammed Shami not giving up hope of India return

Ace bowler Mohammed Shami not giving up hope of India return

Svitolina announces end of marriage to Monfils as Ukrainian cites toll of war

Svitolina announces end of marriage to Monfils as Ukrainian cites toll of war

Dubai Sports Council launches 2026-2027 sports events calendar featuring more than 500 events

Dubai Sports Council launches 2026-2027 sports events calendar featuring more than 500 events

Health

Ebola has spread from Congo to 4 other countries. A look at where things stand

Ebola has spread from Congo to 4 other countries. A look at where things stand

Weight-loss drug users turn to supplements to manage side effects

Weight-loss drug users turn to supplements to manage side effects

Veradermics' oral minoxidil pill shown to boost hair growth in late-stage study

Veradermics' oral minoxidil pill shown to boost hair growth in late-stage study

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