- 40 mins ago
Sheikh Hamdan approves Dhs1b initiatives, says UAE poised for better future
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of...
- 9 hours ago
‘Dubai has unique offers which no city in the world can replicate’
Last year around 1.3 million British tourists visited Dubai, making it by far the most popular destination in the Middle East for UK holidaymakers. Since 28 February, though, the...
- 29 Mar 2026
UAE child in race against time for Dhs10.6 million life-saving gene therapy
Minutes are no longer just passing time in Yousef’s life, but have become a sharp divide between hope and despair. A child is withering before his parents’ eyes, and...
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Sharjah announces end of free public parking, motorists to pay fees from March 31
Sharjah City Municipality (SCM) announced the end of the public parking fee exemption period in the emirate. Fees would resume to be applied according to the approved system, starting...
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Abu Dhabi DMT to end cash fee collections at all of its customer service centres
The Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) announced that it would permanently stop collecting fees in cash, starting April 1, 2026 (Wednesday), and would transition to a...
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Dubai Police return over 171,000 lost items to owners in 2025
Dubai Police have successfully returned 171,490 lost items to their rightful owners in 2025, reaffirming their commitment to proactive policing services that enhance security and quality of life across...
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Dubai launches autonomous taxis in Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has announced the commencement of commercial operations of the autonomous taxi service in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah, in partnership with Apollo...
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Sheikh Sultan establishes Sharjah Space and Astronomy Complex
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree regarding the establishment of the Sharjah Space and...
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Sisi urges Trump to stop Iran war, warns oil could top $200
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi urged US President Donald Trump on Monday to stop the Iran war and said fears of the oil price going above $200 were...
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Floods in Sharjah leave trail of lost number plates across streets
Residents in several areas of Sharjah have been witnessing an unusual sight in their neighbourhoods, as hundreds of car number plates were found scattered after being dislodged from vehicles...
28 Mar 2026 -
Iranian attack damages power & water distillation plant in Kuwait, kills Indian worker
Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy announced on Sunday that a service building at one of the power and water distillation plants was damaged in a brutal...
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Political solution must include safeguards against future Iranian attacks, says Gargash
Dr Anwar Gargash, the diplomatic adviser to the UAE's President, said on Sunday that any political solution addressing Iranian attacks on Gulf states should include Iranian reparations for targeting...
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Sharjah Ladies Club melds spiritual, health awareness
As part of its ongoing efforts to deliver integrated awareness programmes, Sharjah Ladies Club organised a series of activities during the holy month of Ramadan, including educational and interactive...
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Kalimat boosts demand for Arabic children's books worldwide
Since its establishment in Sharjah in 2007, Kalimat Group has built an international presence for Arabic children’s literature, bringing its titles to global publishing markets and new readers across...
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Sharjah successfully removes rainwater from main streets
Sharjah City Municipality has successfully cleared rainwater accumulations from various main streets, roads, and key areas as part of its comprehensive plans and continuous on-ground efforts to manage the...
29 Mar 2026