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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sharjah temporarily closes city beaches as precaution against marine pollution from oil spill

Sharjah temporarily closes city beaches as precaution against marine pollution from oil spill

Premier League ones to watch: Jorrel Hato

Premier League ones to watch: Jorrel Hato

UAE President announces January 7 as Zayed the Founder Day

UAE President announces January 7 as Zayed the Founder Day

Mohammed bin Rashid: Zayed the Founder Day celebrates UAE unity and the leader who inspired generations

Mohammed bin Rashid: Zayed the Founder Day celebrates UAE unity and the leader who inspired generations

Sheikh Mansour says Zayed Founder’s Day renews pride in UAE’s founding values

Sheikh Mansour says Zayed Founder’s Day renews pride in UAE’s founding values

Mohammed bin Rashid to crown 10th Arab Reading Challenge champions in Dubai on Thursday

Mohammed bin Rashid to crown 10th Arab Reading Challenge champions in Dubai on Thursday

Latest News

GCC information ministers reaffirm unity, pledge action against media violations

GCC information ministers reaffirm unity, pledge action against media violations

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

UAE affirms importance of de-escalation, diplomatic solutions in region

UAE affirms importance of de-escalation, diplomatic solutions in region

Joint Statement by Mark Carney and Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed on the visit of His Highness to Ottawa

Joint Statement by Mark Carney and Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed on the visit of His Highness to Ottawa

Upgraded Wage Protection System enables instant services, digital salary payments

Upgraded Wage Protection System enables instant services, digital salary payments

Mansoor bin Mohammed honours 11 winners of 10th Mohammed Bin Rashid Arabic Language Award

Mansoor bin Mohammed honours 11 winners of 10th Mohammed Bin Rashid Arabic Language Award

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

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

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

UAE

GCC information ministers reaffirm unity, pledge action against media violations

GCC information ministers reaffirm unity, pledge action against media violations

UAE affirms importance of de-escalation, diplomatic solutions in region

UAE affirms importance of de-escalation, diplomatic solutions in region

Joint Statement by Mark Carney and Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed on the visit of His Highness to Ottawa

Joint Statement by Mark Carney and Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed on the visit of His Highness to Ottawa

Upgraded Wage Protection System enables instant services, digital salary payments

Upgraded Wage Protection System enables instant services, digital salary payments

World

'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

Jio’s record $3.2 billion IPO sparks Ambani celebration with drones, DJs and live music

Jio’s record $3.2 billion IPO sparks Ambani celebration with drones, DJs and live music

Cyclone Arnab hits India's Andhra Pradesh state as tens of thousands evacuate

Cyclone Arnab hits India's Andhra Pradesh state as tens of thousands evacuate

Business

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

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Prime Minister of Canada witness signing of CEPA

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Prime Minister of Canada witness signing of CEPA

Ambani's Jio surges 21% in Mumbai debut after record $3.2 billion India IPO

Ambani's Jio surges 21% in Mumbai debut after record $3.2 billion India IPO

Technology

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

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

DeepSeek AI model shows safety gaps in independent tests

DeepSeek AI model shows safety gaps in independent tests

Anthropic IPO: Meet the tech giants and investors behind the AI startup’s meteoric rise

Anthropic IPO: Meet the tech giants and investors behind the AI startup’s meteoric rise

PHP Foundation 'under-funded' with one full-time staff member

PHP Foundation 'under-funded' with one full-time staff member

Sports

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

Tilak Varma leads India fightback in four-wicket win over New Zealand

Tilak Varma leads India fightback in four-wicket win over New Zealand

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