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Abu Dhabi to convert half of household waste to electricity

Abu Dhabi is moving closer to converting household waste into electricity, with the Al Bihouth Waste-to-Energy Facility reaching 90 per cent ....

UAE reaches 84% of its target to have 40 million hotel

The UAE welcomed around 33.9 million visitors in 2025, achieving 84 per cent of its target of attracting 40 million hotel guests by 2031, according ....

DFSA Fines Moody’s Middle East Dh2.15 Million Over Data

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has fined Moody’s Investors Service Middle East Limited Dh2.15 million for shortcomings in ....

Dubai Fitness Challenge Aims to Change How People Think

Dubai Fitness Challenge is encouraging residents to look at physical activity differently, with a focus on building healthier routines rather than ....

Wild Wadi Waterpark Dubai Reopens: Ticket Prices, Rides and

Wild Wadi Waterpark Welcomes Visitors Back Dubai’s popular Wild Wadi Waterpark has reopened following a temporary closure, giving residents ....

UAE President declares January 7 as Zayed the Founder Day

The UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has declared January 7 as Zayed the Founder Day to honour the nation's Founding Father, ....

Could Diwali holidays in UAE give some schools up to a

Diwali could bring an extended break for Indian families in the UAE this year, as some schools plan a four-day holiday around the Festival of ....

UAE credit card warning: Why a Dh10,000 balance becomes

Consumers in the UAE have been warned that a credit card limit should not be treated as a spending target. Paying only the minimum amount due each ....

Sharjah Ruler announces women-only tower opposite Kalba

Sharjah Ruler Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi has announced plans to build a women-only tower opposite Kalba Clock Tower, near the University ....

Indians travelling to UAE urged to secure adequate medical

The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India in Dubai and the Northern Emirates have urged Indian residents and tourists in ....

UAE President honours flydubai FZ1073 crew with Order of

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has honoured the flydubai crew involved in the September 30 FZ1073 incident with a medal in ....

Sheikh Mohammed calls upon public to raise the flag on

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has called on the public to celebrate UAE Flag Day on November 3, ....

Meet the 13-year-old in Abu Dhabi balancing schoolwork and

While many 13-year-olds spend their afternoons doing homework or playing with friends, Hamad Abdullah bin Safwan is busy running his own café ....

Abu Dhabi Launches Free Art Workshops to Celebrate UAE

Abu Dhabi is preparing to host a series of free art workshops that promote creativity, inclusion and community participation ahead of the UAE’s ....

Abu Dhabi Museums Bring Arabic Stories to Life for Young

Abu Dhabi is introducing children to the joy of reading through a cultural initiative that combines Arabic storytelling with interactive ....

Dubai Single Father’s Journey from Security Guard to

A Kenyan single father’s inspiring journey from working as a security guard to running his own business in Dubai has captured widespread ....

UAE in November 2026: New rules, Etihad Rail stations,

November 2026 is set to bring several important changes and activities across the UAE as the country enters the cooler winter season. From revised ....

UAE fuel prices for November: Will petrol rise again or

UAE motorists could face higher petrol and diesel prices in November after international oil prices climbed above $116 a barrel last week. However, a ....