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UAE: 8 convicted for sexually exploiting children via
In Abu Dhabi, a court has given eight people prison terms for child sexual exploitation through online investigations which showed that they groomed ....
AI to make it rain? UAE weather summit explores latest tech
At their most recent modular meeting, AI experts from the UAE examined the use of AI in improving weather forecasting systems, as well as its ....
UAE telecom firm du announces sale of 342 million shares
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) on Monday disclosed the sale of 342084 million shares with a nominal value of 1 Dirham each which ....
Dubai: Travelling this weekend? Leave earlier due to
Are you going away for the long weekend? Lots of people are spending this upcoming public holiday after working nonstop all summer ....
UAE: Roblox disables chat function for users amid safety
Players on Roblox in the UAE will soon have their in-game chat functionality disabled. This was made known in a social media post by the firm Roblox ....
UAE: Two groups of Indian expats win $1 million each in
During the most recent draw for the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and the Finest Surprise held the previous Wednesday, two sets of Indian ....
Dubai: Gold prices hit all-time high; will prices rise
On Monday, as Dubai’s gold traders predicted, the gold price went through the roof with the value of 24K gold hitting Dh 422.25 per ....
UAE Lottery: Over 600,000 play since 2024 launch; nearly
In the past 10 months alone, the UAE Lottery has gained more than 600,000 users which is rather impressive. This is after the company began selling ....
'Passion for people': How Emirati women handle challenges
In the vibrant UAE retail industry, ladies such as Maryam Mohammed, Afraa Adam, and Noora are more than just workers. They are success stories ....
Gold prices in UAE: Will precious metal dip to $2,200 or
Gold prices in Dubai have been rallying for the past few years but may not continue in the near future due to “accumulated overbought ....
Over 10,000 tourists, expats file to get married in Abu
More than 10,000 couples from outside the UAE applied for civil marriage at the Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court from January to June 2025, the Abu Dhabi ....
Back to school in UAE: How teachers prepare one week in
After almost eight weeks of summer recess, UAE teachers returned to classrooms for a series of professional development workshops. Key sessions ....
Dubai Airport's new AI corridor allows passengers to clear
Dubai Airport (DXB) has introduced a revolutionary AI corridor that lets a group of passengers clear immigration in just a couple of ....
UAE: Emiratis can now renew passports one year in advance
As of August 18, 2025, UAE citizens will be able to renew their passports up to a year prior to the expiry date rather than the traditional six ....
Dubai: 3 women arrested for performing illegal cosmetic
In a residential apartment, the Dubai Police arrested three women for practicing medicine and cosmetic procedures illegally without a ....
Dubai: Lowering speed limits not enough to slow down
As in Deira and Bur Dubai, older districts in Dubai are characterized by having dense layouts and narrow roads, which facilitate traffic moderation ....
Sharjah library turns 100: How Ruler's home turned into a
The Sharjah Public Library serves as a monument to the emirate's forefathers literary and scholarly pursuits for 1 century. It started from the ....
Emirates sets new rules for power banks onboard flights
Emirates has announced that as of October 1, 2025, all types of power banks will be prohibited on board. However, Emirates customers are allowed to ....