Month: March 2026

UAE rain alert as showers hit Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. NCM warns of convective clouds, dust and hazardous roads; police urge motorists to drive safely.

Authorities in Dubai announced on Tuesday that there have been no reports of any oil spill or injuries following the attack on a Kuwaiti oil tanker laden with oil in the waters off Dubai.

Amanda Maalouf’s emotional Dubai World Cup 2026 finale performance turns a beloved Emirati song into a powerful tribute to Dubai and its welcoming spirit.

Dubai’s real estate market is seeing a slowdown, with property transactions dropping sharply in recent weeks, sparking viral claims of an “existential crisis.”

Sharjah traffic alert: Accident on Emirates Road from Bridge 7 to Al Rahmaniya Tunnel. Motorists advised to use alternative routes and drive carefully in wet weather.

US-Iran War LIVE: The war between US-Israel and Iran has crossed the one-month mark and is showing no sign of resolution, despite talk about negotiations. Regional disruptions continue, and an oil tanker has been hit at the Dubai Port. Follow latest news from the Middle East conflict here.

The Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) announced that it would permanently stop collecting fees in cash, starting April 1, 2026…

Situation will be reviewed on a weekly basis as authorities prioritise safety and wellbeing of students as well as teaching and administrative staff

UAE’s Sharjah confirms drone incident linked to Iran at Thuraya Telecommunications’ administrative building, with no injuries and response teams on site

Ethiopia hails UAE role in safeguarding regional security and cooperation

Al-Wakaai Al-Ikhbariya – The Crown Prince of Dubai said today, Monday, that the emirate has approved financial facilities for the economic sector worth one billion dirhams (272.26 million dollars) to support the business sector.

Authorities say fire extinguished and damage being assessed

Unsettled UAE weather forecast with rain, clouds and strong winds, rough Arabian Gulf seas and mild temperatures in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and northern areas.

Dubai’s RTA launches commercial autonomous taxi service in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah, offering self-driving rides via Uber and Apollo Go apps.

The United Arab Emirates and other Gulf countries have faced waves of drone and missile salvos from Iran after Tehran unleashed a retaliatory aerial campaign on its neighbours in response to US and Israeli strikes beginning on February 28.

Vessels have been targeted near the Strait of Hormuz – an investigation is now underway after the projectile hit the starboard side of the vessel

Authorities say fire extinguished and damage being assessed

The Emirate of Dubai has approved an economic facilitation package worth one billion Emirati dirhams (equivalent to $272.26 million) to support the business sector, with the implementation of these measures set to begin on April 1st.

US News: Iran-linked hackers recently broke into FBI director Kash Patel’s personal email inbox, revealing a plethora of previously unknown information about h.

U.S. stocks swung as oil prices kept climbing because of uncertainty about when the war with Iran could end. The S&P 500 fell 0.4% Monday and deepened its loss since

G7 ministers and central bank officials gathered Monday to tackle the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East that has sent energy prices soaring and has triggered fears

Peter Steinberger’s artificial intelligence agent tool OpenClaw has taken the tech world by storm with its ability to execute real-life tasks such as checking him in for his flight to

The United States has formally reopened its embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, after the restoration of full diplomatic relations with the South American country.

The German chancellor made restricting migration a central campaign issue when he ran for office in 2025.

Sisi’s remarks also come shortly after US President Donald Trump warned Iran of a fresh attack on Kharg Island if a deal was not reached “shortly.” | World News

The government announced more than two dozen sunken ships will now have extra safeguards from illegal activity.

Meanwhile, attacks continue in Iran, Lebanon, and across the region – with a refinery in Israel set on fire by debris from an intercepted missile.

As the war with Iran enters another week, Secretary of State Marco Rubio was confronted about the administration’s latest mixed messages.

Knesset approves measure that has been criticised by European countries and rights groups

It was not the first time the cross-wearing press secretary has clapped back at the Vatican.

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly insulted and criticized Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, famously calling him a “numbskull” and demanding the independent central bank lower interest rates despite stubbornly

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt set up a team for backchannel talks with the US and Iran.

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KG students across Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and northern emirates begin school from home as Indian and Pakistani schools in the UAE open the new year via distance learning.

The owner of a well-known trademark filed a lawsuit seeking to prevent others from using, importing, selling, displaying or storing products bearing his…

Sharjah City Municipality (SCM) announced the end of the public parking fee exemption period in the emirate.

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Alta Real Estate confirmed construction is progressing across its Dubai projects, reflecting sustained buyer confidence and the emirate’s long-term growth outlook

Treasury Secretary says safe navigation in waterway can be ensured ‘through US escorts or multinational escort’

Abu Dhabi Court of Appeal upholds ruling forcing bank to repay Dh365,836 for unauthorised transfers, reinforcing UAE rules on explicit customer consent.

7,129 field visits and 11 inspection campaigns were conducted in order to safeguard rail assets and ensure operational safety and compliance with regulations

Dubai’s Crown Prince said on Monday that the emirate has approved facilities for the economic sector worth one billion dirhams…

Alta Beauty, the largest specialized cosmetics retail company in the United States, announced the opening of its second store in the UAE at Dubai Mall, in partnership with Alshaya Group, a leading company in managing and operating brands…

The UAE air defences on Monday (March 30, 2026) intercepted 11 ballistic missiles and 27 UAVs launched from Iran.

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New Emiri Decree creates the Sharjah Space and Astronomy Complex, replacing the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology.

Investor says Dubai can withstand economic headwinds from Iran conflict

More rain forecast this week after days of disruption

The theater is the father of the arts, and on its stage, human stories come to life, bridging cultures through its performances while preserving the values and customs of peoples, expressing the details of their cultural heritage and masterpieces.

Faraheet: Dubai traffic law has violations without “their ways or income”

Oil prices rose as the Middle East crisis escalated Monday with US President Donald Trump’s threat to destroy Iran’s main export terminal, and after the entry of Yemen’s Houthi rebels