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Changing jobs in the UAE? Your bank may use your gratuity to clear your debts – here’s how to stop itUAE driving test rules change from January 1, 2027: 6 mistakes that could mean an instant ‘fail’Dubai World Trade Centre's final bridge opens October 30: Six-minute journey cut to one minuteFailed your Dubai driving test? Here’s what happens next – lessons, fees and how to rebookCan you work on your spouse’s visa in the UAE? Yes, but only if you have these documentsDubai Municipality opens applications for Al Ruwayyah campsite – all you need to knowIs your Dubai AI business certified? Here’s why the Dubai AI Seal matters, and how to apply for freeLost your passport abroad? UAE Golden Visa holders can get a return permit in 30 minutes – Here’s howDubai parking fees: 3 ways to pay less, find cheaper spaces or park for freeEtihad Rail’s Al Dhaid station in Sharjah: Ticket prices, 3 bus routes, timings and free parkingAbu Dhabi Freelancer Licence guide 2026: Eligibility, documents, fees and step-by-step TAMM applicationUAE eSIM guide 2026: How to switch from a physical SIM to an eSIM for freeDubai move-out guide 2026: Checklist, legal obligations, deposit refund and what landlords can charge youDubai Rental Disputes Centre guide 2026: How to file a complaint, what it costs and what to expectUAE rain alert: DEWA shares five steps to protect your home’s electrical systemApplied for an Indian passport at a closed UAE consular centre? Here’s where to collect itUAE free parking guide 2026: Which days are free in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman?UAE Labour Law: Fired for filing a complaint against your employer? You could get up to 3 months’ salaryHow to find every Dubai sporting event this season on the DubaiNow app, and register right from your phoneDubai Etihad Rail footbridge – how to use a single QR code to travel on Etihad Rail and Dubai Metro, bus, tram

Sheikh Hamdan announces Dubai-it Award for Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum

Sheikh Hamdan announces Dubai-it Award for Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum

Dubai property survey 2026: 46% of buyers expect prices to rise - and 45% of renters are considering buying

Dubai property survey 2026: 46% of buyers expect prices to rise - and 45% of renters are considering buying

Dubai has 160 self-driving vehicles on its roads - and is targeting 4,000 by 2030

Dubai has 160 self-driving vehicles on its roads - and is targeting 4,000 by 2030

Dubai-it: She came to Dubai looking for a job. Four months later, she's built her own app

Dubai-it: She came to Dubai looking for a job. Four months later, she's built her own app

Changing jobs in the UAE? Your bank may use your gratuity to clear your debts – here’s how to stop it

Changing jobs in the UAE? Your bank may use your gratuity to clear your debts – here’s how to stop it

To read is to live, a book is a best friend

To read is to live, a book is a best friend

Dubai court orders couple to pay AED1.14 million in hospital fees after expert review

Al Ain court orders man to pay Dh7,482 for damage to borrowed electric vehicle, but rejects Dh200,000 claim

UAE driving test rules change from January 1, 2027: 6 mistakes that could mean an instant ‘fail’

Dubai World Trade Centre's final bridge opens October 30: Six-minute journey cut to one minute

Can you work on your spouse’s visa in the UAE? Yes, but only if you have these documents

Failed your Dubai driving test? Here’s what happens next – lessons, fees and how to rebook

UAE expands new Wages Protection System with 7 more financial institutions

UAE expands new Wages Protection System with 7 more financial institutions

Emirates Skywards offers bonus Miles on hotels, holidays and car rentals this winter

Emirates Skywards offers bonus Miles on hotels, holidays and car rentals this winter

Emirates Drug Authority withdraws batch of Baby Sleep Gripe Water over undisclosed alcohol

Emirates Drug Authority withdraws batch of Baby Sleep Gripe Water over undisclosed alcohol

UAE warning: Online game friendships are being used to groom children, Dubai Police reveals how it starts

UAE warning: Online game friendships are being used to groom children, Dubai Police reveals how it starts

Abu Dhabi court orders company to pay AED 472,999 in employee dues

Abu Dhabi court orders company to pay AED 472,999 in employee dues

Al Ain court orders unlicensed recruitment office owner to repay AED 20,250

Al Ain court orders unlicensed recruitment office owner to repay AED 20,250

Latest News

Al Tadawi Healthcare Group and Easa Saleh Al Gurg Charity Foundation sign agreement to support patients in financial need

Al Tadawi Healthcare Group and Easa Saleh Al Gurg Charity Foundation sign agreement to support patients in financial need

10 killed in Pakistan as oxygen cylinder explodes inside ambulance

10 killed in Pakistan as oxygen cylinder explodes inside ambulance

Naomi Osaka knocked out in Japan by 18-year-old Mia Pohankova of Slovakia

Naomi Osaka knocked out in Japan by 18-year-old Mia Pohankova of Slovakia

At 17, Dubai student Talia Rida turns her own journey into a children’s book celebrating different minds

At 17, Dubai student Talia Rida turns her own journey into a children’s book celebrating different minds

Emirates Skywards offers bonus Miles on hotels, holidays and car rentals this winter

Emirates Skywards offers bonus Miles on hotels, holidays and car rentals this winter

Spain train crash: At least 68 dead after high-speed trains collide south of Madrid

Spain train crash: At least 68 dead after high-speed trains collide south of Madrid

Dubai court orders couple to pay AED1.14 million in hospital fees after expert review

Dubai court orders couple to pay AED1.14 million in hospital fees after expert review

Chinese AI model shows advanced hacking capabilities, raises security concerns

Chinese AI model shows advanced hacking capabilities, raises security concerns

UAE

Al Tadawi Healthcare Group and Easa Saleh Al Gurg Charity Foundation sign agreement to support patients in financial need

Al Tadawi Healthcare Group and Easa Saleh Al Gurg Charity Foundation sign agreement to support patients in financial need

At 17, Dubai student Talia Rida turns her own journey into a children’s book celebrating different minds

At 17, Dubai student Talia Rida turns her own journey into a children’s book celebrating different minds

Dubai court orders couple to pay AED1.14 million in hospital fees after expert review

Dubai court orders couple to pay AED1.14 million in hospital fees after expert review

UAE weather forecast: Step outside without perspiring – humidity is down, temperatures are cooling and winter is close

UAE weather forecast: Step outside without perspiring – humidity is down, temperatures are cooling and winter is close

World

10 killed in Pakistan as oxygen cylinder explodes inside ambulance

10 killed in Pakistan as oxygen cylinder explodes inside ambulance

Spain train crash: At least 68 dead after high-speed trains collide south of Madrid

Spain train crash: At least 68 dead after high-speed trains collide south of Madrid

'Paid-for-life' cruise passengers on Villa Vie Odyssey left stranded as fuel costs surge

'Paid-for-life' cruise passengers on Villa Vie Odyssey left stranded as fuel costs surge

At least 30 people killed in Spain when two high-speed trains collide

At least 30 people killed in Spain when two high-speed trains collide

Business

Emirates Skywards offers bonus Miles on hotels, holidays and car rentals this winter

Emirates Skywards offers bonus Miles on hotels, holidays and car rentals this winter

Dubai property survey 2026: 46% of buyers expect prices to rise - and 45% of renters are considering buying

Dubai property survey 2026: 46% of buyers expect prices to rise - and 45% of renters are considering buying

UAE Central Bank holds base rate at 3.9% after US Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged

UAE Central Bank holds base rate at 3.9% after US Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged

Dubai Silicon Oasis and TUM International partner to advance applied research and technology transfer

Dubai Silicon Oasis and TUM International partner to advance applied research and technology transfer

Technology

Chinese AI model shows advanced hacking capabilities, raises security concerns

Chinese AI model shows advanced hacking capabilities, raises security concerns

How teachers are adapting classrooms to ChatGPT and AI tools

How teachers are adapting classrooms to ChatGPT and AI tools

Apple unveils its first touchscreen MacBook

Apple unveils its first touchscreen MacBook

Apple's next big bet: Touchscreen laptops in a blockbuster product rollout

Apple's next big bet: Touchscreen laptops in a blockbuster product rollout

Sports

Naomi Osaka knocked out in Japan by 18-year-old Mia Pohankova of Slovakia

Naomi Osaka knocked out in Japan by 18-year-old Mia Pohankova of Slovakia

Premier League ones to watch: Jorrel Hato

Premier League ones to watch: Jorrel Hato

England forward Kane crowned Ballon d'Or winner, Putellas wins women's award

England forward Kane crowned Ballon d'Or winner, Putellas wins women's award

UFC 333 draws biggest crowd in Abu Dhabi history as Volkanovski and Yan retain titles

UFC 333 draws biggest crowd in Abu Dhabi history as Volkanovski and Yan retain titles

Health

Lilly's next-gen drug outshines Ozempic on weight loss, blood sugar control in trial

Lilly's next-gen drug outshines Ozempic on weight loss, blood sugar control in trial

Microsoft develops AI tool that can diagnose 'sequentially' like doctor

Microsoft develops AI tool that can diagnose 'sequentially' like doctor

How I learnt to live with gluten intolerance after years of pain and anxiety

How I learnt to live with gluten intolerance after years of pain and anxiety

Ebola has spread from Congo to 4 other countries. A look at where things stand

Ebola has spread from Congo to 4 other countries. A look at where things stand