US-Iran standoff: What UAE residents need to know today (Oct. 13, 2026)
Flight, fuel, shipping risks remain as crisis over Strait of Hormuz, Yemen deepens A scene inside Dubai International Airport (DXB). Travelers are advised to check the latest information with their airline before leaving for the airport, as schedules and…
Dubai court acquits executive in Dh1.24 million embezzlement case
Expert finds disputed payment was an authorised end-of-service benefit The man was later arrested and confessed to the theft. Dubai: The Dubai Court of Appeal has acquitted a former executive accused of embezzling Dh1.24 million after a court appointed…
Abu Dhabi approves 61 private mediators to help settle disputes faster
New mediators will help resolve civil and commercial disputes The approval of the new mediators comes as part of efforts to develop Abu Dhabi’s judicial system and provide alternative ways to settle disputes.Supplied The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department…
Dubai launches driverless pods: Is this the future of travel?
New electric Glydways pods begin four-week trial at Bluewaters Island in Dubai Mattar Al Tayer during the launch of the Dubai Glydways automated transit system at Bluewaters Island. Image Credit: RTA Dubai: Imagine stepping into a driverless electric pod…
Abu Dhabi announces 13km road upgrade in Mussafah, with new expressway and bridges
Project includes new expressway along Street 8 with capacity for 4,000 vehicles per hour The upgraded road is expected to accommodate approximately 4,000 vehicles per hour, helping to separate through traffic from vehicles travelling to local…
Boutique owner’s son,19, arrested in Kerala after car crash kills three youngsters
College student accused of drink-driving in ‘dream car given as belated birthday gift’ Dubai: The 19-year-old son of an Indian businesswoman, whose popular boutique has branches in Dubai and Sharjah, has been arrested in Kerala after a…
UAE waives patent registration fees for students, People of Determination
New exemptions cover 29 industrial property services, with existing fees reaching Dh9,000 Dubai: Student inventors and People of Determination in the UAE can now register and protect their inventions without paying fees for a range of industrial property…
Dubai Police warns parents about online gaming risks and child safety
Parents advised to discuss online safety with gaming children As our lives move increasingly online, new threats begin to emerge. Dubai Police, taking cognisance of the fact that young people are the most vulnerable to online predators, put out a warning…
Too young to choose, old enough to be chosen
Protecting girls requires early action on education, poverty and family security Add as a preferred source on Google An Afghan girl reads a book at a school in Zhari district of Afghanistan’s Kandahar province on September 16, 2026. UNICEF…
UAE flu season 2026: How to protect your family
Flu shots open for ages 6 months plus as UAE health officials urge seasonal precautions Children showing clear flu symptoms should stay home from school Annual vaccination is available from six months of age as health authorities urge residents to take…