Dubai Launches AI-powered Ehsan Stations to Feed Stray Animals Across Parks and Public Spaces
Dubai Municipality has launched the Ehsan Stations programme, installing smart, AI-driven feeding kiosks to provide organised food access for stray […]
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Dubai Delivery Bicycles Impounded as RTA and Police Seize Over 390 Bikes in Safety Inspections
Dubai authorities have impounded more than 390 delivery bicycles during a three-month joint inspection campaign carried out by the Roads
du Free 15GB Data Announced for UAE Residents Stranded Abroad
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company, du, has activated a temporary roaming support package for UAE residents stranded abroad, providing 15GB of
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Emirates NBD ATM Fee Waiver Announced for ATM Withdrawals and Debit Cards Across UAE and GCC
Dubai — Emirates NBD has announced a temporary waiver of several customer charges, removing fees for ATM withdrawals and for
Apple UAE Stores Closed Temporarily Amid Regional Security Concerns
Apple has temporarily closed its corporate offices and all five Apple Store locations in the United Arab Emirates, citing growing
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10 Free UAE Mental Health Services Available for Residents Across the Country
Dubai — March 4, 2026. The UAE’s public and private health bodies have expanded access to free mental-health support across
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Etihad Rail Transports Over 350 Stranded Passengers to Abu Dhabi Amid Regional Travel Disruption
Etihad Rail, in coordination with and under the supervision of the Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre — Abu Dhabi
MoHRE Unveils UAE Labour Services AI System, Cutting Work Permit Processing Time By 95%
The United Arab Emirates’s labour ministry said on 9 February 2026 it has delivered major reductions in paperwork, in-person visits
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UAE Hotels and Developers Offer Free Stays, Hot Meals to Travellers and Residents
In response to recent travel disruption and rising anxiety among travellers and residents, UAE private-sector firms have announced an array
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CBSE Postpones March 5–6 Exams in Middle East Schools Amid Regional Tensions
The Central Board of Secondary Education on Tuesday issued an official order postponing the Class X and Class XII board
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Nearly 13,000 Flights Cancelled Across Middle East Amid Escalating Regional Conflict
Nearly 13,000 flights scheduled into and out of the Middle East have been cancelled since February 28, aviation data show,
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Bollywood and Reality TV Stars Stuck in UAE as Flights Halted, Celebrities Confirm ‘We Are Safe’
Dubai, UAE – A sudden and wide suspension of flights across the UAE has left several well-known Bollywood actors and
MOHRE Issues Remote Work Advisory for Private Sector
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has recommended that private-sector employers in the United Arab Emirates implement remote working
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UAE Schools Go Online with National Flag on Dubai Students’ Screens
Abu Dhabi/Dubai — Schools and higher-education institutions across the UAE shifted to distance learning on Monday under a government directive
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Dubai Authority Order Hotels Not to Evict Stranded Guests
Dubai’s tourism authority has directed hotel operators to extend stays for guests unable to depart and to ensure no evictions
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UAE Supermarkets Assure No Shortages or Price Hikes Amid Airspace Closures and Regional Tensions
Major supermarket chains across the UAE, alongside the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, moved quickly on Sunday to calm public
Nasdaq Dubai Temporary Closure Announced as UAE Regulators Pause Trading
DUBAI, UAE — The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has announced the temporary closure of Nasdaq Dubai on Monday, 2
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UAE Education Day 2026 Marks National Education Charter Launch and Stronger Focus on Learning
The United Arab Emirates today observed Emirati Day for Education, reaffirming learning as a core national priority. Senior leadership, the
flydubai Cancels Flights to Iran and Israel Amid Attacks, Dubai Routes Suspended
Dubai — Dubai-based carrier flydubai confirmed on February 28, 2026, that it has cancelled and temporarily suspended a number of
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UAE Partially Closes Airspace as GCAA Announces Precautionary Measure
The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority has announced a temporary, partial closure of national airspace as an “exceptional precautionary measure,”
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UAE Announces Petrol and Diesel Prices for March 2026
The UAE Fuel Price Committee on 28 February announced the retail fuel prices that will apply nationwide from 1 March
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Dubai Miracle Garden Free Entry Offer for Children Aged 12 and Below
Dubai, UAE — 27 Feb 2026: Dubai Miracle Garden has announced a seasonal promotion that waives admission fees for children
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Archer Starlink Partnership Announced Ahead of UAE Flying Taxi Launch
Archer has announced a partnership with Starlink to install SpaceX’s low-Earth-orbit satellite broadband on its Midnight flying taxis as the
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Abu Dhabi Autonomous Truck Pilot Begins at KEZAD, Marking MENA’s First Driverless Freight Trial
ABU DHABI, UAE — 27 February 2026: Abu Dhabi has begun the MENA region’s first pilot operation of autonomous freight
Abu Dhabi Bans Outdoor Ads for Unhealthy Food and Drinks
Abu Dhabi has rolled out a mandatory ban on outdoor advertising of unhealthy food and beverages. The Abu Dhabi unhealthy
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UAE Financial Regulator Warns Investors About Unlicensed Firm Ethr.trading
Dubai, Feb 26, 2026: The Capital Market Authority has issued a public advisory stating that Ethr.trading is not licensed to
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Buying Property in the UAE? 7 Costly Mistakes First-Time Home Buyers Must Avoid in 2026
Buying a property in the UAE is a big milestone — especially for expats who’ve spent years renting. But amid
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UAE Ranked Among World’s Top Three Places to Live for First Time in 2026 Index
The United Arab Emirates has, for the first time, cracked the world’s top three places to live — jumping to
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Samsung Galaxy S26 UAE Launch Announced as Pre-Orders Open Across the Emirates
Samsung Galaxy S26 series is now available for pre-order in the United Arab Emirates, with retail sales due from March
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Museum of the Future Reaches 5 Million Visitors Since 2022 Opening
Dubai, 22 February 2026 — His Excellency Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi said the Museum has reached 5 million visitors since
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