UAE Weather

NCM warns of humid mornings, fog risk in parts of UAE until Saturday

News Editor 27/01/2026

Photo Credit: WAM The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast continued humid conditions during the morning hours across several inland and coastal areas of the UAE, with a chance of fog or light fog forming from tomorrow through January 31. According to the latest outlook, weather

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Ajman establishes Rental Dispute Resolution Centre under new law

News Editor 26/01/2026

Image Credit : WAM AJMAN, January 26, 2026 His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has issued Law No. (1) of 2026 to establish the Rental Dispute Resolution Centre in the emirate, replacing the existing rental disputes committee. The new law is designed to strengthen the legislative […]

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Dubai Police brings next-generation automation to forensic laboratories

News Editor 26/01/2026

Image Credit : Dubai Police Dubai Police has signed a memorandum of understanding with global laboratory technology firm Eppendorf to advance the automation of forensic laboratories and strengthen scientific capabilities that support the justice system. The agreement was signed at the General Department of Forensic Sciences and Criminology by Major General Ahmad Thani bin

Travel UAE

Dubai Metro Rules and Fines Explained

Seif Kamel 26/01/2026

Guide to Dubai’s metro rules and fines Travelers and new residents in Dubai get to change their lifestyle staying in a new city and a whole novel community. There are several things they have to learn in terms of cultural aspects, regulations, and rules.  Transportation represents one of the major means of life. The Dubai […]

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Ministry of Defence Coding Challenge wraps up at UMEX and SimTEX 2026

News Editor 23/01/2026

Image Credit : WAM The Ministry of Defence (MoD) Coding Challenge has successfully concluded alongside the Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX) and Simulation and Training Exhibition (SimTEX), held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs and Chairman of the Smart […]

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Metal Park launched as world’s first AED430 million pay-as-you-grow metals ecosystem in KEZAD

News Editor 23/01/2026

Image Credit : WAM Abu Dhabi has launched Metal Park, the world’s first pay-as-you-grow metals ecosystem, marking a major shift in how downstream metals businesses access industrial infrastructure and logistics. The AED430 million development was unveiled by Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group in the presence of Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of […]

Transport UAE

Sharjah public parking grace period explained: What drivers should know

News Editor 23/01/2026

Photo Credit: Gulf News Motorists in Sharjah who need to make a quick stop for groceries, medicines or other short errands may not need to pay for a full hour of parking. Sharjah Municipality has clarified that a 10-minute grace period applies across public parking spaces in the emirate. The confirmation was shared by Sharjah […]

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Natural parks across UAE emerge as investment hubs for entrepreneurs

News Editor 22/01/2026

Image Credit: WAM The UAE is strengthening its focus on parks and green spaces as a central pillar of its sustainability strategy and quality-of-life agenda, with natural parks increasingly positioned as engines for economic activity, entrepreneurship, and private-sector investment. National initiatives aimed at expanding urban greenery, increasing tree cover, and

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Sheikh Mohammed launches District IO, targeting Dh103bn boost to UAE GDP over next decade

News Editor 22/01/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai’s economic growth agenda took a major step forward on Thursday as Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched District IO, a new economic district designed to accelerate innovation and support emerging sectors of the economy. Unveiled at Dubai Silicon Oasis, the project is expected to contribute more than Dh103 billion to […]

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Calidus, Hameem Technologies and Aergility partner to produce VTOL unmanned aircraft in Abu Dhabi

News Editor 21/01/2026

Calidus Holding Group has announced a strategic partnership with Hameem Technologies and Aergility to jointly develop and manufacture two unmanned vertical take-off and landing aircraft, ALRASID and ALTARESH, strengthening the UAE’s national aerospace and defence capabilities. The VTOL platforms are designed to support intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance

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FAHR, PwC partner to boost national talent development and future readiness

News Editor 21/01/2026

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has entered into a strategic partnership with PwC to roll out a knowledge transfer programme across the federal government, aimed at accelerating national talent development and strengthening future readiness. The collaboration was formalised through a Memorandum of Cooperation signed by Faisal bin Butti Al Mheiri,

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia issues nationwide Ramadan guidelines for mosques

News Editor 21/01/2026

Saudi Arabia has issued a new set of nationwide guidelines for mosques ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, outlining operational, religious and organisational measures aimed at enhancing the worship experience and ensuring orderly observance across the Kingdom. In a circular released ahead of Ramadan, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance detailed

Banking UAE

ADIB pioneers Open Finance rollout among Islamic banks in the UAE

Maria Rabbani 20/01/2026

Photo Credit: Zawya Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank) has introduced Open Finance, becoming the first Islamic bank in the country to operationalise the model under the UAE’s national Open Finance framework. The rollout supports the Central Bank of the UAE’s AlTareq initiative, which is designed to modernise the financial sector by enabling […]

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EDGE and Barzan Holdings to form strategic defence joint venture in Qatar

News Editor 20/01/2026

UAE-based EDGE Group and Qatar’s Barzan Holdings have signed an agreement to establish a strategic joint venture aimed at the joint development of advanced defence technologies, strengthening long-term industrial cooperation between the two countries. The agreement was formalised during a signing ceremony held on the sidelines of DIMDEX 2026, which opened this week in

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Calidus unveils next-generation defence systems at UMEX and SimTEX 2026

News Editor 20/01/2026

Image Credit : WAM Calidus Holding Group has showcased a range of newly developed defence systems for the first time during its participation in the seventh edition of UMEX and SimTEX 2026. The UAE-based defence and manufacturing group presented advanced vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aircraft designed for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance

Defence & Security UAE

Sharjah hosts 44th Police Shooting Championship

News Editor 20/01/2026

Photo Credit: WAM SHARJAH The 44th Police Shooting Championship has officially begun in Sharjah, bringing together law enforcement marksmen from across the UAE and abroad. Organised by the Police Sports Association under the Ministry of Interior, the competition will run until January 29. The championship is being hosted by Sharjah Police at the shooting ranges […]

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Dubai pilots pooled SUV school transport to ease congestion

News Editor 19/01/2026

Dubai has launched a pilot school transport pooling service aimed at reducing traffic congestion, lowering costs, cutting travel times, and shrinking carbon emissions during peak school hours. The initiative, rolled out last week by Roads and Transport Authority in partnership with Yango Group and Urban Express, introduces shared SUV transport for students travelling to

Aviation News UAE

GCAA rolls out second phase of F.O.C.U.S. aviation platform

News Editor 19/01/2026

Image Credit : WAM The General Civil Aviation Authority has launched the second phase of its Flight Operations Centralised Unified System, known as F.O.C.U.S., introducing a live display and monitoring platform that strengthens coordination across the UAE’s aviation network. The new phase follows the earlier launch of the platform’s dedicated website and forms part of […]

Health UAE

Abu Dhabi launches blood test to detect multiple cancers early

News Editor 19/01/2026

Abu Dhabi has introduced a new blood-based cancer screening test that can detect more than 70 types of cancer at an early stage, even before symptoms appear, marking a significant step forward in preventive healthcare. The non-invasive test, Trucheck™ intelli, has been launched by Burjeel Hospitals and is designed for asymptomatic individuals, particularly those aged […]

NEWS DESK UAE

SentinelOne Announces Local Availability of Its AI-Native Security Platform on Google Cloud in Saudi Arabia

News Desk 19/01/2026

SentinelOne®, the leader in AI-native cybersecurity, announced the local availability of the SentinelOne Singularity™ Platform on Google Cloud in Saudi Arabia. The expansion marks a major milestone in SentinelOne’s investment in the Kingdom and unlocks a new era of AI-powered cybersecurity for organizations operating in highly regulated industries. SentinelOne enables