The UAE has announced a temporary suspension of new visas for nationals of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan as authorities step up measures to prevent the spread of Ebola.The decision, announced jointly by the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a previously undisclosed meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during the Israel-Iran war, marking what Israel described as a major step forward in ties between the two countries amid escalating regional tensions. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Netanyahu’s office said the meeting led to … Read more
Israel deployed its advanced Iron Dome air defence system, along with military personnel, to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during its recent war with Iran, according to a report by Axios citing US and Israeli officials. The deployment, which had not been publicly disclosed earlier, took place in the early phase of the conflict after … Read more
With Iran demonstrating its ability to weaponise the Strait of Hormuz, major oil producers in the Gulf, led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are scrambling to build new pipeline networks and export terminals and expand existing ones in an attempt to bypass the narrow choke point. Such projects, however, will take … Read more
China’s President Xi Jinping proposed a four-point roadmap for promoting lasting peace in the Middle East during a meeting on Tuesday with Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chinese official news agency Xinhua reported. His proposal calls for the following: Upholding the principle of regional peaceful coexistence. Respecting national … Read more
This Stunning Storm Photo Of Burj Khalifa By Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Is Going Viral: Here’s Why The recent thunderstorms and rainfall in the UAE have flooded social media platforms with dramatic visuals of lightning striking the iconic Burj Khalifa in Dubai and as a result, many viewers were left … Read more
UAE Reaffirms Space Ambitions After NASA’s Lunar Pivot As the global space race enters a decisive new phase, a major shift by NASA has sent ripples across international partners, including the UAE. The decision to pause the Lunar Gateway project, once envisioned as a space station orbiting the Moon, has raised questions about the future … Read more
UAE Rain Forecast: When Commute Time Counts As Working Hours In The Emirates Explained As heavy rains and unstable weather disrupt daily life across the UAE, one question has taken centre stage for thousands of employees:If your commute gets delayed due to rain, does that time count as working hours? The answer is not as … Read more
UAE Debunks Cyclone Rumours: What’s Really Behind the 74 kmph Winds? As strong winds, rain and turbulent skies sweep across the UAE, a wave of panic has quietly spread online, fuelled by viral claims that a cyclone is approaching the country. However, authorities have stepped in to set the record straight that there is no … Read more
UAE Rain Driving Fines Explained: What You Can Be Penalised For As heavy rain and unstable weather sweep across the UAE, authorities are tightening enforcement on dangerous driving behaviours that spike during wet conditions. What many motorists do not realise is that these are not new rules but during rain, enforcement becomes stricter, penalties feel … Read more