UAE

The Sheikh Zayed Festival opens in Al Wathba on October 30 with a 135-day lineup of cultural, sports, arts and family events across the UAE capital.

Dubai landlords cannot cut AC, water or electricity, even over unpaid rent. Learn what Article 34 says and where tenants can seek help.

Dubai announced a Baby Sleep Gripe Water recall over undeclared alcohol. Parents are urged to stop using the product and check batch number 25122bw.

Sharjah Police cybercrime gang used malicious photo filters to steal private images and blackmail influencers in 14 countries. One complaint led to the arrests.

The two countries also agreed to expand cooperation in energy, defense, technology and mining, building on a $50 billion investment framework announced in 2025.

UAE beach closures now cover over 35 beaches in Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain after an oil spill. See the full list and reopening status.

The UAE has declared January 7 as Zayed the Founder Day, a new annual occasion to honor Sheikh Zayed’s legacy and pass his values to future generations.

UAE beaches closed across three emirates after an oil spill, with more than 35 sites restricted and no reopening dates announced. See which sites are affected

UAE president honored flydubai crew of flight FZ1073 with the First Class Order of Zayed II for their courage during a Sept. 30 in-flight incident.

UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai wants people across the seven emirates to share a moment of national pride

Dubai’s final World Trade Centre bridge opens Oct. 30, cutting travel time from six minutes to one between Al Majlis and 2nd December streets.

Sharjah gas production has more than doubled as SNOC completes Phase 1 of the Hedebah gas-condensate field, with plateau output expected by 2028.

Six rare cars go under the hammer at the RM Sotheby’s Abu Dhabi car auction on December 9. Estimates run from Dh293,600 to Dh3.11 million.

New UAE driving test rules require 75% in theory and practical tests, but one dangerous mistake can still mean automatic failure. See what changes.

UAE capital markets stayed resilient as CMA-licensed firms rose 43% in nine months of 2026. See the figures on trading, funds, penalties and new rules.

Number plate CC44 fetched Dh6.72 million at Dubai’s 121st RTA auction, which raised Dh65.721 million. See which other plates sold and how much they made.

UAE oil spill closes beaches in Umm Al Quwain, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah. Authorities say the odors pose no health risk as clean-up continues.

Dubai’s Museum of the Future reopens in 2027 with all-new exhibits, labs and a new visitor journey. Here is what to expect and what happens to current exhibits.

Palestine has endorsed Lana Nusseibeh’s UN secretary-general bid, citing her diplomacy and support for Palestinian rights. Here is what the statement said.