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9-day Eid Al Adha weekend in UAE: All you need to know

With the moon sighting committee and other members of the community gearing up to get together for spotting the crescent of Dhul Hijjah on Sunday May ....

Drone rescue, victim ID tech, cyber warfare zones to be

Predictive and advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies dedicated to national security, live systems for identifying disaster victims, ....

UAE Fatwa Council announces Dhul Hijjah crescent to be

Sighting of Dhul Hijjah crescent moon On the evening of Sunday, May 17, 2026, the Emirates Council for Fatwa announced it. According to the ....

UAE announces Eid Al Adha 2026 holiday for public sector

Eid Al Adha holiday dates for UAE government workers were announced and public sector employees will have a 5-day long break this year. In a ....

Abu Dhabi Prepares for Massive ISNR 2026 Security Event

Abu Dhabi Prepares for Massive ISNR 2026 Security Event The International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience returns soon. Abu Dhabi ....

UAE launches ‘Make it in the Emirates 2026’ platform to

Dubai: The UAE has unveiled the "Make it in the Emirates 2026" platform, as part of its efforts to enhance local manufacturing and boost ....

As summer heat rises, Dubai RTA inspects 895 AC bus

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is also conducting a field campaign for testing the air-conditioned bus shelters and passenger ....

Dubai sets standardised Adahi prices for Hajj 2026

Dubai: The Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities in Dubai (IACAD) has prepped for this year sacrificial animal (Adahi) project, ....

Living in Dubai 2026: the 'Golden Ticket' Visas and

If you still think of Dubai as just tall buildings and gold cappuccinos, then the script you're reading is from 2010. This leads us to the ....

UAE petrol prices have increased for May 2026

May 2026 UAE petrol rates are now in effect The UAE Fuel Price Committee has announced an increase in petrol prices across the board. But it has ....

Will petrol prices in UAE increase, hit Dh4 a litre in May?

In April, oil prices largely remained in the high $90s with trading and above $100 a barrel amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and continued ....

Eid Al Adha break: UAE schools confirm holiday plans and

While there is some flexibility in the academic calendar within deadlines, school leaders have stated it remains mostly non-negotiable as the UAE ....

Dubai Rental Market Shows Strong Q1 Growth in 2026

The Dubai rental market maintained impressive stability during the first quarter of 2026. The Dubai Land Department recently released highly ....

Flydubai Opens Applications for New Cabin Crew Members

Flydubai just announced exciting new job openings today. The Dubai-based airline wants to hire new cabin crew members. You can build a fantastic ....

UAE summer to get hotter, more humid in 2026? Why El Niño

The UAE and the broader Gulf region may experience a noticeably hotter and more humid summer this year, as climate experts signal the likely return ....

Arafah Day, Eid Al Adha to Give UAE Residents Longest

UAE residents can look forward to a potentially long break in May 2026, according to current astronomical predictions. Arafah Day and Eid Al Adha are ....

UK's OxfordAQA cancels IGCSE and A Level exams in UAE for

Dubai: The UK exam board OxfordAQA has cancelled all of its International GCSE and International A Level exams in the UAE for the May/June 2026 ....

Young Talent Awards & Programs 2026: A Complete Guide for

In this fast-paced world, allowing a child’s talent to flourish early helps them grow into confident and creative individuals who will become ....