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…
Dubai detects over 900 forged documents using smart system
GDRFA enhances real-time verification across global travel documents Over 900 forged documents detected through Dubai’s advanced inspection systemGDRFA Dubai: More than 900 forged and manipulated travel documents were detected in Dubai over the past 18…
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…
UAE police warn parents as drug networks target young people online
Police warn traffickers are using social media, gaming platforms and apps to target youth Abu Dhabi Police The UAE is continuing to strengthen its fight against drugs through a nationwide strategy that combines law enforcement, public awareness and…
Can children bypass the UAE’s social media ban with a VPN? Officials say no
Stronger age-verification to block VPN workarounds in UAE child social media use Dubai: The UAE’s new social media ban for children under 15 will make it much harder for kids to create underage accounts. Simply entering a false date of birth…
Student drug abuse remains isolated cases in Dubai
Police confirm prevention-first approach keeps cases statistically minimal and low Dubai Police confirm student drug cases remain low and isolatedArabcast Podcast Dubai: Dubai Police have reaffirmed that student drug abuse in the UAE remains limited to…
The UAE’s social media age limit is a win for child safety
The UAE is the latest nation requiring tougher age verification for social media users. Photo used for illustrative purposes.Pexels The debate surrounding a child’s access to social media often centres on personal freedom, technological progress, and…
UAE’s air defences intercept 10 ballistic missiles and 26 drones on March 12
To date, Iranian aggression has cost six lives in the UAE Abu dhabi skylineShutterstock The UAE air defence systems today engaged 10 ballistic missiles and 26 drones launched from Iran, the Ministry of Defence tweeted. Since the onset of the blatant…
Undersecretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs participates in extraordinary meeting of GCC Consular Sectors
Alshamsi underscored the fraternal unity that binds GCC states Omar Obaid Alhesan Alshamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, participated in an extraordinary meeting of the consular sectors of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)…
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…
