Historic Union House in Dubai added to UAE’s modern architectural heritage register
First phase of the new register includes ten iconic buildings across the Emirates Union House, the landmark where the Union was declared becomes the first entry in the national register.X/@DXBMediaOffice Dubai: The UAE has taken another step to preserve…
EWEC highlights role of young talent in driving UAE’s clean energy future
EWEC said young professionals now make up more than 30 per cent of its workforce Supplied Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has marked World Youth Skills Day by highlighting the importance of investing in young professionals to support the…
Dubai strengthens social sector as 38 professionals take oath, bringing licensed workforce to 1,144
The oath marks the final stage of the licensing pathway Since the introduction of the professional licensing framework, 991 professionals had been licensed by the end of 2025, while 115 professionals received their licences during the first half of 2026…
UAE residents’ update: Tanker attacks, flights, travel, and advisories amid US-Iran strike
What UAE residents need to know as Gulf tensions trigger travel and security alerts UAE tankers hit, flights cancelled as Gulf tensions rattle energy routes Tensions across the Gulf have escalated after missile attacks on UAE-linked oil tankers in the…
Abu Dhabi launches Rare Diseases Centre of Excellence to speed up diagnosis and treatment
DoH, AstraZeneca and PureHealth partner to advance research and specialised patient care New Centre of Excellence will focus on faster diagnosis, innovation and patient support. The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), AstraZeneca and PureHealth have…
Ajman unveils Dh1.8 billion urban agenda with 30 projects
Thirty projects across five strategic packages aim to boost quality of life by 2030 The agenda provides a comprehensive urban roadmap aligned with Ajman Vision 2030, setting out long-term development priorities.Supplied Ajman: Sheikh Ammar bin…
Leaving for a holiday this summer? Here’s how to keep your home safe
Abu Dhabi Police shares simple measures to prevent theft, fires and costly damage Residents are advised to lock up, avoid oversharing online and use smart security systems.X/@ADPoliceHQ Abu Dhabi: With the arrival of holiday seasons and increased travel…
Indian expats in UAE urge MEA to reconsider passport fee hike for blue-collar workers
Dh450 passport renewal fee has come as a big shock to low-income Indian workers in UAE Clockwise: KV Shamsudheen, Praveen Kumar, Salam Kanyappadi, Vinod Nambiar and Kiran RaveendranSupplied Dubai: A steep hike in Indian passport renewal fees has left…
Abu Dhabi urban indicators record 75 million square metres of development in 2025
During 2025, more than 11,000 building permits were issued, marking a 15% annual increase Abu dhabiShutterstock Urban indicators recorded in Abu Dhabi during 2025 reflect a notable acceleration in the pace of urban development, with the Department of…
Why filming drone interceptions and posting them online can be dangerous
Drone attack footage on social media may expose defence locations, expert says Public Filming of Drones Poses Security Risks, Expert SaysPexels Sharjah: Recording aerial threats or air defence interceptions on smartphones and sharing the footage on…