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CDA swears in new cohort of licensed social professionals to strengthen Dubai’s social sector
CDA swears in 49 newly licensed social professionals, boosting Dubai’s regulated social work ecosystem and supporting Dubai Social Agenda 33 with high-quality, ethical services
Art Dubai announces key details of special edition to be held from 15 to 17 May 2026
Dubai: Art Dubai, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Duba
Mansour bin Zayed, Jordanian PM witness UAE–Jordan railway agreement
UAE and Jordan sign $2.3bn deal to build 360km railway linking phosphate and potash hubs to Aqaba, boosting exports, jobs and regional trade connectivity
UAE public holidays 2026: Full list, expected dates, long weekends and key details
UAE public holidays 2026 guide with expected Eid Al Adha, Hijri New Year, Prophet Muhammad’s birthday and National Day dates, plus long weekends and key details to plan time off and travel
Hamdan bin Zayed reviews a project to propagate bustards and wild rabbits in the Al Dhafra region
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Hamdan bin Zayed visits Mohammed Khalfan Al Hameli at his home in Madinat Zayed
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‘Kept us going through war’: Outpouring of support for Dubai gym gutted by fire
Fitness community hopes Binous Gym in Al Quoz will return stronger
Dubai’s Dh500m stormwater drainage system project advances in Deira
Director general of Dubai Municipality inspects work on project
Fujairah Environment Association organizes a meeting of youth councils in support of the “Proud of the Emirates” campaign
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Al Ain Municipality organizes community events within the “Proud of the Emirates” initiative
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Parkin, Secure Parking partner to accelerate roll out of barrierless, smart parking across the UAE
Parkin and Secure Parking partner to roll out barrierless, smart parking across Dubai and the UAE, offering seamless, ticketless access and automated payments.
UAE: In-person education for all students to begin on Monday
UAE to resume full in-person classes from April 20 for all students and staff in nurseries, kindergartens, and public and private schools.
UAE: In-person learning to resume in all schools starting next Monday
Nurseries, kindergartens and schools to begin in person classes from Monday: Ministry of Education
Axelsen retires: How Dubai helped him become Olympic champion
At a time when the world was brought to a screeching halt by the Covid-19 pandemic, Dubai injected new life in Viktor Axelsen who began to soar like never before
UAE universities to resume in-person learning on Monday
UAE universities will resume in-person classes from April 20, 2026, after full campus readiness and updated safety protocols, the ministry confirms.
Sharjah launches digital platform for rental disputes with virtual hearings and enforceable rulings
Sharjah unveils a digital justice system for rental disputes, offering virtual hearings, quick rulings and secure archiving in partnership with the Aqari platform.
25 years after its opening.. Dubai closes the Burj Al Arab Hotel due to the lack of tourists
“Bloomberg” agency confirmed that despite the success of cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi in recent years in attracting increasing numbers of wealthy individuals thanks to their tax advantages, tensions continue…
The Community Development Authority in Dubai celebrates the graduation of the second batch of the Social Professionals Program
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How parents opened up UAE homes as satellite nurseries during Iran war
Remote-learning introduced due to missile attacks inspires community teaching efforts
Mansour bin Zayed attends the weddings of Al Fahim and Al Khater
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Dh30m UAE Lottery: Winning numbers revealed – are you holding a winning ticket?
Results for the latest Dh30m UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw are in. Discover the winning numbers, Lucky Chance prizes, and upcoming draw date.
Dubai’s KHDA confirms back-to-school schedule to begin on April 20
Dubai’s KHDA confirms private schools and universities will resume on-site learning from April 20, with strict health and safety measures in place.
Sharjah to welcome students back to school on Monday
Sharjah schools resume in-person classes from April 20, with nurseries reopening from April 16 after staff complete emergency and crisis safety training.
UAE strongly condemns school shooting in Central Turkey
UAE condemns deadly school shooting in central Türkiye, denounces violence and extremism, and offers condolences to victims’ families and the Turkish people.
Al-Nasr is crowned champion of the Youth Basketball League
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Famous Dubai hotel with five stars is closing – boasting 25 years in business
The Jumeirah Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai has announced a temporary closure as it plans a refurbishment – it comes as Iranian drones have hit the UAE in recent weeks
Dubai’s Jumeirah Burj Al Arab Is Closing Its Doors for Restoration
After more than 25 years of operation, the architectural landmark has closed for 18 months of restoration work. We sat down with the man leading the design.
Dubai court orders son to vacate father’s house amid family dispute
Dubai Civil Court ruled to evict a son from his father’s house, after it was proved that he was residing there without legal basis despite owning another…
Abu Dhabi car seller ordered to return Dhs30,000 after hidden defects uncovered
Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court obligated a person to return Dhs30,000 plus Dhs3,000 compensation to another after the former had offered…
No-objection certificate required for practising maritime activity in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Maritime, the entity responsible for managing and regulating the waterways in the emirate, stressed the need to obtain a no-objection certificate…
UAE’s leading figure in the field of meteorology Al Mandous granted the rank of a minister
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued a federal decree granting Dr Abdullah Ahmed Al Mandous the rank of minister. The decree is…
Sharjah completes three parks with sports and leisure facilities
The Sharjah Department of Public Works (DPW) has completed 3 park projects in the Central Region, according to Engineer Abdullah Al Tunaiji, Director of the…
Temperatures set to rise as UAE experiences generally stable weather conditions
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) expected today’s weather (Thursday) to be clear to partly cloudy at times, with light to moderate northwesterly…
Pakistan PM Shahbaz arrives in Saudi Arabia in push for new US-Iran talks
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday at the start of a four-day tour before a possible second round of US-Iran peace…
Samrat takes oath as Bihar’s first BJP chief minister
A historic political shift has taken place in Bihar with Samrat Choudhary taking oath as the 24th chief minister of the state, marking the first time a…
Sudan enters fourth year of war
While parts of Sudan’s capital show fragile signs of life, across the country the conflict between the army and a rival paramilitary continues to drive mass displacement, hunger and allegations of atrocities.
Pakistan announces power cuts in bid to control energy prices
Power will be suspended in most of the country for two-and-a-quarter hours between 5:00 pm and 1:00 am each day, according to Pakistan’s energy ministry. | World News
Hungary’s prime minister-elect vows to suspend ‘propaganda machine’ state media
Péter Magyar compares media coverage to Nazi-era Germany and says his government will ‘restore its public service character’
New Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon a day after historic talks in Washington
Israeli strikes have again rocked southern Lebanon, highlighting the fragility of diplomatic efforts.
Iran’s Regime has Changed—for the Worse
The U.S.-Israeli attack fast-tracked the ascent of hard-liners and apocalyptic religious followers, raising doubts about a lasting peace. | World News
Greetings from Nairobi, where taking a matatu is no ordinary bus ride
The moment you board, the music grabs you. These privately owned, brightly painted minibuses are moving canvases, mobile sound systems — rolling declarations of what young Nairobi finds cool.
Uk Migrant Gay Claims: Pakistani, Bangladeshi migrants pretend to be gay to remain in UK: Report
UK News: An undercover media investigation has claimed that migrants from Pakistan and Bangladesh — both countries where homosexual relationships are outlawed .
Second round of talks likely? Pak delegation heads to Iran with US message
The Pakistani delegation might also plan for a second round of talks between both countries. | World News
National and International News in Focus
Mediators move closer to extending US-Iran ceasefire, officials tell AP
A few tankers and ships are going through the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s the latest traffic
Tanker transits Tuesday were 90% below traffic before the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, according to shipping data.
If it starts, a nuclear arms race will be unstoppable
A sobering interview with the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency | World News
Trump says new talks with Iran will happen soon. And, Eric Swalwell faces new allegations
President Trump says new talks with Iran could happen in the next two days. And, Democrat Eric Swalwell faces new allegations as a second woman comes forward accusing him of rape.
Why Pope Leo Is Such a Challenging Opponent for Trump
The pontiff is more popular than the president—and is a methodical political operator. | World News
Australia says Meta, Snapchat, TikTok not fully complying with child ban
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner released her first report since the laws took effect demanding 10 platforms remove all Australian account-holders under 16. | World News
