Burj Khalifa’s Open Call is back: Your art could light up the world’s tallest building in Dubai
Find out how to enter Emaar’s projection design competition and if there’s a cash prize Dubai: Fancy seeing your artwork beamed across the world’s tallest building in Dubai? Emaar has thrown open its doors to artists, designers and…
UN reports 316 million people use drugs worldwide as synthetic substances fuel new global threat
UN warns lab-made narcotics are driving a fast-growing global health and security crisis UAE launches AI-powered, prevention-focused strategy to combat rising synthetic drug threatsShutterstock Synthetic drugs have emerged as one of the fastest-growing…
The future of health tourism is the whole journey – not just the treatment
What Dubai’s smart medical visa really tells us about where healthcare is headed Choosing where to receive treatment is one of the most consequential decisions a family makes. They weigh safety, quality and specialist expertise — and, yes, convenience,…
US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know tonight, September 9
US destroys five Iranian tankers as Tehran retaliates and tensions rise around Hormuz Vessels transit the Hormuz Strait off the coast of Iran’s southern port city of Bandar Abbas.AFP The US-Iran conflict has entered another dangerous phase, with…
‘Thank You UAE’ campaign draws 850,000 visitors from 171 countries
More than 192,000 messages celebrate the UAE’s security, tolerance and quality of life ‘Thank You UAE’ campaign turns global messages into shining starsSIRA Dubai: More than 192,000 messages of gratitude have been submitted to the “Thank You UAE”…
‘You are not alone’: UAE Nepali community steps up relief efforts for disaster-hit Nepal
Community groups, volunteers, donors in UAE are making ways to support families affected Clockwise from top left: Jivan Singh Thakuri, Bhim Malla Thakuri, Bishnu Prasad Pudasaini, and Prem Bahadur ShahiSupplied Dubai: As rescue teams continue searching…
What Dubai’s new nature reserve plan means for residents and wildlife
Project will strengthen biodiversity protection, explore future expansion under Dubai 2040 The strategic collaboration was announced during the inaugural Dubai Environment Conference and Exhibition 2026Supplied Dubai: Dubai is taking a more…
UAE MOHRE skill levels explained: How they affect jobs, visas and salaries
How MOHRE skill levels shape job eligibility, documentation and benefits Dubai: Your skill level is more than an internal HR classification. The level assigned to a private-sector job can affect employment documentation, qualification requirements and,…
Ajman Civil Defence honors boy, 9, for helping stop house fire
Quick-thinking child and grandmother contained blaze before it spread, officials say Quick-thinking Ajman boy helps stop house fireAjman Civil Defence Ajman: Ajman Civil Defence has honored a nine-year-old boy for his quick thinking and courage after he…
Abu Dhabi Police urge drivers to check tyres as summer heat raises blowout risk
The awareness campaign encourages motorists to carry out routine tyre inspections Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have urged motorists to inspect their tyres regularly and ensure they meet approved safety standards, warning that soaring summer temperatures…