- 7 hours ago
Authorities announce end of weather condition in UAE
The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), in coordination with the Ministry of Interior, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) and a number of partners, held a...
- 10 hours ago
VIDEO: Sharjah deploys dozens of tankers to drain floodwaters across key areas
Sharjah Municipality mobilised dozens of water tankers across the emirate following heavy rainfall, as authorities moved swiftly to clear flooded streets and restore normalcy. Teams were deployed to several...
- 7 hours ago
Indonesia begins enforcing social media restrictions for children under-16s
Indonesia on Saturday began implementing a new government regulation approved earlier this month that bans children younger than 16 from access to digital platforms that could expose them to...
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Dubai Police respond to 56,608 emergency calls with 97% answered within 10 seconds
Dubai Police call handlers at the Command-and-Control Centre operated around the clock with dedication and precision, responding to 56,608 emergency calls during the recent unstable weather conditions. Working continuously...
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Houthis claim first missile launch on Israel as war in the Mideast intensifies
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels claimed a missile launch towards Israel on Saturday, their first since the war in the Middle East started, as the world struggled to contain the economic damage...
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Abu Dhabi Police handle 117,000 reports during current weather conditions
Abu Dhabi Police handled 117,000 reports received by operations rooms in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra during the emirate’s exposure to the tropical weather conditions from March...
7 hours ago -
22 migrants die off Greece after six days at sea: Survivors
Twenty-two migrants hoping to reach Europe from North Africa have died off the coast of Greece after six days at sea in a rubber boat, survivors told the Greek...
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Ras Al Khaimah records highest rainfall at 244mm amid unstable weather
Rainfall recorded across various areas of the UAE reached notable levels due to a weather condition characterised by the formation of convective clouds and rainfall of varying intensity across...
9 hours ago -
Tiger Woods arrested, charged with DUI after Florida crash
US golfer Tiger Woods was arrested and charged with driving under the influence late on Friday after a rollover crash near his Florida home, authorities said, as the 15-time...
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Doctors face probe after viral C-section ‘competition’ video in Lahore
Tariq Butt, Correspondent A bizarre and disturbing incident happened in Lady Wellington Hospital (LWH) of Lahore, Pakistan, as two doctors competed to perform C-section operations faster, with patient videos...
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Dubai World Cup: Calandagan starts out on defence of its World’s Best Racehorse crown
He was officially the best racehorse on the planet in 2025 and now Calandagan starts out on the defence of its World’s Best Racehorse crown in the $6m Longines...
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VIDEO: Man sails on makeshift float through flooded Al Khan in Sharjah
A man was seen sailing on a makeshift float through flooded streets in the Al Khan area of Sharjah, as heavy rains continued to lash parts of the country,...
27 Mar 2026 -
100 horses to compete in 30th Dubai World Cup with total prize money of $30.5m on Saturday
Dubai will host the 30th Dubai World Cup meeting at Meydan Racecourse on Saturday, featuring 100 horses from leading international stables competing across nine races with total prize money...
27 Mar 2026 -
Police strictly warn against venturing into flowing valleys and practicing hiking
Brigadier Mubarak Al Ketbi, Director of Hatta Police Station, highlighted the deployment of patrol units across Hatta to address incidents reported from mountainous regions, valleys, or traffic accidents linked...
26 Mar 2026 -
Luxury apartment in Dubai sold for Dhs356.2 million
Dubai’s real estate market on Thursday witnessed a record-breaking deal for a luxury apartment selling for Dhs356.2 million. Data from Dubai REST showed that the apartment, located in Jumeirah...
26 Mar 2026