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Month: May 2026
Hamdan, Maktoum, and Ahmed bin Mohammed attend the weddings of Al Maktoum and Al Qubaisi
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Dubai Customs enhances trade cooperation with Belarus
Dubai Customs welcomed Aliaksei Galdzievich, the Consul General of the Republic of Belarus in Dubai, on Friday…
15.2 billion dirhams in Dubai real estate transactions in a week
Weekly real estate transactions in Dubai reached AED 15.2 billion, resulting from 3866 transactions, according to data…
Dubai Police announces ‘Proud of the UAE’ cycling race on May 3
Dubai Police announce the “Proud of the UAE” cycling race this Sunday, 3 May, in collaboration with the UAE Cycling Federation, with AED 264,000 in prizes. Part
Why matcha is a whole different vibe
On World Matcha Day, Soni Idrees, Social Media and Creative Editor, and the newsroom’s resident ‘Matcha Girlie’, shares why she loves matcha. Dubai: Art is not
Dubai Ruler launches Mohammed Bin Rashid Government Scholarships, meets with first cohort
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the Mohammed Bin Rashid Government…
UAE launches Mohammed bin Rashid Government Scholarships scheme
Initiative has focus on analytics and use of AI to support government decision-making
How is Big Ticket turning May into a month of million-dirham dreams
Discover how Big Ticket is making May a month of million-dirham dreams with a Dh20 million jackpot, weekly e-draws, and chances to win luxury cars.
How UAE caught an arms cell hiding ammunition behind a humanitarian cover
Among the evidence gathered by investigators was a recorded phone call featuring Salah Gosh, the former Director of Sudan’s National Intelligence Service
UAE calls for immediate, unconditional reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Khalifa Bin Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, called for the immediate and unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and for Iran to be held fully…
Hamdan bin Zayed receives a number of citizens in the city of Dhanna
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How heroic Ras Al Khaimah mountain guide saved hiker’s life on treacherous Stairway to Heaven
Faisi Shalmani carried stricken resident on his back for three hours to reach medical aid
‘Hard work never goes to waste:’ Muneeba becomes first Pakistan’s tribal girl to pass top exam
Mere 2.7 per cent candidates passed the most prestigious Central Superior Services (CSS) examination with a major milestone for the tribal districts of Khyber…
Camel-grazing season starts early in Abu Dhabi desert
Bedouin farmers show The National how age-old practice brings joy to Al Dhafra region
Monkeys on runway force a flight to abort take-off in India
An IndiGo flight bound for Raipur was forced to abort its take-off at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport after a group of monkeys was spotted crossing…
Sheikh Hamdan responds to Kenyan toddler’s dream of visiting Dubai
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, is once again doing the…
Loud DJ music kills 140 chickens after they suffer heart attacks in India
A poultry farm owner in Uttar Pradesh’s Sultanpur has lodged a police complaint after 140 chickens at his facility reportedly died following exposure to loud…
Hala Taxi consolidates its leadership in smart transportation in Dubai
Khaled Nseiba, CEO of Hala Taxi, confirmed that the company continues to support its position in the sector…
‘I rejected the biggest salary offer of my life and came back to Dubai’: Why this Bosnian cyclist feels the UAE is his true home
Dubai: For Almir Mujic, the UAE’s rugged landscape is more than just a place to ride. It’s a personal responsibility. The Bosnian expat’s deep-seated civic prid
Dubai airline refund rules: How to get your money back
Learn how Dubai’s new Aviation Consumer Welfare Directive protects your rights on refunds, delays and cancellations when flying through Dubai airports.
Dubai aviation complaints portal explained: Rules for flight delays, denied boarding and baggage claims
There are few things more frustrating than losing your bag at the airport and not being able to trace it, or dealing with flight delays, and not receiving answe
Polish patient travels to Abu Dhabi for liver cancer surgery and recovers
Polish liver cancer patient finds advanced, personalised treatment at Abu Dhabi’s Burjeel Medical City, underscoring UAE’s rise as a medical tourism hub.
‘Completely unexpected’: Dubai-based stock controller wins Dh25,000 in Big Ticket
Dubai-based stock controller wins Dh25,000 in Big Ticket weekly e-draw after years of trying his luck, calling the surprise win “completely unexpected.”
Iran offers new peace deal proposal to US via Pakistani mediators
Tehran has sent its latest proposal for negotiations with the United States to Pakistani mediators, Iranian state news agency IRNA said on Friday, a move…
Iran offers new proposal amid stalled US peace talks
Iran delivered a new proposal for peace talks with the US via mediator Pakistan, state media reported Friday, with negotiations between the two sides frozen despite a weeks-long ceasefire.
The UAE doubles down on Israel and America
The consequences of the Emirates’ departure from OPEC | World News
Mexico City is sinking so quickly, it can be seen from space
Mexico City is sinking nearly 10 inches every year, making it one of the world’s fastest-sinking metropolitan areas.
Why cutting US troops in Europe won’t be easy
Amid transatlantic tensions over the Iran war, Trump has threatened to reduce troops in Germany.
Apple leads Wall Street toward more records as oil prices pull back
The U.S. stock market is rising toward more records after Apple, Estee Lauder and others joined the list of companies delivering fatter profits for the start of the year than
Germany needs no tips from Donald Trump, says Merz’s deputy
Germany’s vice chancellor says US President Donald Trump has made a mess of the Iran war and that his focus should be on ending it. As fuel prices soar, Lars Klingbeil said Trump bears responsibility for the fallout.
UK court clears comedy writer of damaging transgender activist’s phone
A London court on Friday overturned Emmy award-winning comedy writer Graham Linehan’s conviction for damaging the mobile phone of a transgender activist.
Trump says he’s ‘not satisfied’ with Iran’s proposal to end the war
U.S. President Donald Trump says that he’s “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest proposal in negotiations to end war between the countries.
May Day marked by protests, celebrations, arrests
Labor Day comes as rising energy costs and shrinking purchasing triggered by the Iran war has hurt workers around the world.
May Day protests across Europe and Asia turn into anti-American, anti-Israel political battlegrounds
May Day 2026 demonstrations across Europe and Asia evolved beyond labor rights into political battlegrounds over war, inflation and global power.
Donald Trump says will increase tariff on European cars and trucks to 25%
According to Trump’s post on Truth Social, the tariff on European cars and trucks will increase to 25 per cent, effective next week. | World News
Imprisoned Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi transferred to hospital
Iran’s imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has been urgently transferred from prison to a hospital in northwestern Iran after a “catastrophic deterioration” of her health, her foundation said
May Day rallies planned in major cities around world
Rallies and demonstrations are planned across the U.S. and around the world for International Workers’ Day.
The Chinese Government Just Got the World’s Largest Digital Rights Conference Canceled
Access Now, the group that organizes RightsCon, says Zambian officials asked it to exclude Taiwanese participants if it wanted the event to proceed as planned.
Strait of Hormuz logs big traffic dip by over 90%, fewer than 10 ships daily amid West Asia flare-up
The UKMTO has reported over 40 incidents between March 1 and April 27, including attacks, vessel damage, harassment, and near-misses involving merchant ships. | World News
The week around the world in 20 pictures
The Washington Hilton shooting, the crisis in the Middle East, a funeral in Kyiv and the London Marathon – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists
Dubai Culture launches the “Theatre and People” programme.
‘Dubai Culture’, in partnership with Dubai National Theater, has launched a series of (Theater and People) seminars…
Dubai’s Global Village offers unlimited Carnaval rides at just Dh99
Visitors can enjoy unlimited access to 31 rides. Perfect for guests of all ages, this special offer gives you the freedom to ride as much as you like until the end of day
Dh264,000 prize: Dubai Police to host ‘Proud of UAE’ cycling race on May 3
The race will bring together professional cyclists, amateurs, residents, and citizens, creating a sporting atmosphere reflecting the UAE’s spirit of unity
Superdry cofounder James Holder convicted of rape after a night of drinking
James Holder, cofounder of the fashion brand Superdry, has been convicted of rape after a night of drinking
Riots erupt over Australian Aboriginal girl’s murder as suspect arrested
Australian authorities appeal for calm after riots over killing of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby.
Gaza aid flotilla vessels taken to Crete after Israeli interception
Israel’s military reportedly seized 22 vessels sailing among the Global Sumud Flotilla.
The global scramble for ports
The investment frenzy is driven by anxiety about China’s tightening grip on supply chains | World News
Iran Is Grasping for a Solution to an American Blockade It Can’t Break
The U.S. Navy’s siege is revealing a hole in Tehran’s strategy of guerrilla warfare and controlling the Strait of Hormuz. | World News
Filmmaker’s Oscar for ‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’ found after going missing on flight
An Oscar statuette belonging to Russian director Pavel Talankin who won best documentary this year for Mr Nobody Against Putin has been found after going missing on a flight from New York to Germany, German airline Lufthansa said on Friday.








