Teen drowns on 18th birthday in Dubai jet ski tragedy
Born and died on the same day: Teen’s 18th birthday ends in Dubai jet ski tragedy Maritime patrol teams remain on standby to respond to emergencies at seaDubai Police Dubai: Dubai: A holiday celebration in Dubai ended in heartbreak when an…
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…
A legacy in words: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid’s quotes that shaped generations
The Dubai Ruler’s words have inspired generations of Emiratis and UAE residents Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum with his father in 1978. Dubai: Birthdays are often a time to reflect on a person’s legacy. For His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin…
Indian passport services in UAE: Delhi High Court quashes Alhind’s tender for Indian Consular Application Centres
Will BLS, SGIVS return as court says ‘incumbents’ may be permitted, orders retendering? One of the 16 new Indian Consular Application Centres (ICACs) in the UAE that were ready for operations by Alhind. With the Delhi High Court quashing its…
RAK Police Air Wing rescues Emirati stranded at 2,000ft in Wadi Shah
Citizen airlifted to hospital after becoming trapped in mountainous area amid summer heat A police helicopter was immediately dispatched to the location.Supplied Ras Al Khaimah Police’s Air Wing rescued an Emirati citizen who became stranded in the…
UAE credit reports to include pension and Nafis income in boost for loan assessments
Banks to get fuller picture of verified income, aiding credit access for eligible Emiratis Dubai: UAE banks and lenders will now be able to see a more complete picture of an individual’s verified income after Etihad Credit Bureau (ECB) integrated…
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…
US launches fresh Iran strikes: What UAE residents need to know today (July 13)
Gulf nations report attacks, disruptions as key energy route faces new risks Strait of Hormuz tensions deepen as Gulf states intercept missiles, drones The US military and Iran exchanged further attacks over the weekend, with the conflict spreading…
