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UAE rains: Dubai cleans drains, prepares temporary lakes

Dubai Municipality has placed 675 personnel and around 1,100 specialised vehicles and machines on standby as the emirate prepares for expected heavy ....

Pakistan school roof collapse kills 27 students, one

Twenty-seven pupils and a teacher were killed on Thursday after a roof collapsed at a school in Peshawar, in northwestern Pakistan, according to an ....

Dubai Police Warns Parents About the Dangers of Online

Dubai Police has reminded parents to remain alert to the potential dangers children may face while playing online games. Although these games ....

UAE sets new sodium, sugar and fat limits; violators face

The UAE has introduced new limits on sodium, sugar and fat in selected food products as part of a nationwide effort to promote healthier diets and ....

Child, domestic worker safe after falling into well in

Fujairah Civil Defence Deputy Director Colonel Khalid Rabie Al Hammoudi visited the family of a child who fell into a well at their home, accompanied ....

Dubai schools tighten photography rules as parents told not

Parents in Dubai are being urged to exercise caution when taking photographs or videos on school premises, particularly when other students or staff ....

Are crash axes required on every flight? What UAE law says

The crash axe used during the September 30 incident involving flydubai flight FZ1073 has raised questions about how such a tool was available inside ....

RAK Police Officer Cleans Road During Red Light, Wins

A Ras Al Khaimah Police officer has gone viral after a video captured him stepping out of his vehicle to clear objects from the road while waiting at ....

UAE Cat Abuse Video Sparks Concern Among Animal Rescuers

Videos showing a man allegedly abusing a cat have sparked concern among animal rescuers and residents across the United Arab Emirates, with many ....

The Most Dangerous Marine Creatures in the World: What

The ocean is home to some of the planet’s most beautiful animals — but a small number can also cause serious injury or, in rare cases, ....

Dubai Police Secured 95.2 Million Airport Passengers in

Dubai Police is expanding artificial intelligence and smart security systems across airport operations after supporting the security of 95.2 million ....

Philippines School Shooting Leaves One Dead and Four

A shooting at a high school in the southern Philippines has left at least one person dead and four others injured, according to the governor of South ....

Dubai Private Schools Must Follow Updated Rules for

Private schools in Dubai are expected to follow detailed health and safety requirements covering classrooms, playgrounds, swimming pools, science ....

Sharjah Police Clarify Woman’s Death as Investigation

Sharjah Police have issued a clarification following the death of an Asian woman at her residence, stating that an initial examination found no ....

Dubai Al Quoz Car Fire Sends Dense Smoke Across Area,

A car caught fire in Dubai’s Al Quoz Industrial Area on Wednesday morning, September 16, sending thick smoke into the surrounding area and ....

Qatar, North Macedonia Sign MoU to Strengthen Cooperation

Qatar and North Macedonia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation in the labour sector, with a focus ....

Dubai Police seize 13,657 electric scooters in 8 months

Dubai Police seized 13,657 electric scooters during the first eight months of 2026 as part of intensified traffic campaigns targeting riders who ....

10 Most Dangerous Countries for Tourists in 2026

Not every travel destination offers the same level of safety, and some countries remain extremely risky for visitors in 2026. Active conflict, ....