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UAE instant business licence 2026: Get set up in five minutes in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Here’s how

UAE instant business licence 2026: Get set up in five minutes in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Here’s how

Want to dispute a parking fine in Dubai? Here are the steps to follow.

Want to dispute a parking fine in Dubai? Here are the steps to follow.

UAE labour ban 2026: Who can face a ban, how long does it last and who is exempt?

UAE labour ban 2026: Who can face a ban, how long does it last and who is exempt?

Dubai court orders woman to pay AED1.46m after guaranteeing partner’s villa investment debt

Dubai court orders woman to pay AED1.46m after guaranteeing partner’s villa investment debt

Dubai court: Seller of Dh35 million licence plate loses Dh25 million claim - no written proof of the full price

Dubai court: Seller of Dh35 million licence plate loses Dh25 million claim - no written proof of the full price

‘I wore 60-hour weeks like a badge of honour’: How Margot Visser Dubai-it, and why she’s doing it again, differently

‘I wore 60-hour weeks like a badge of honour’: How Margot Visser Dubai-it, and why she’s doing it again, differently

Sharjah Police reassure residents after reports of unusual odours

Six red flags that a UAE domestic worker ad on social media is a scam, and the legal consequences for fraudsters

UAE bans veterinary use of ciprofloxacin to combat antimicrobial resistance

Dubai Police expands ‘On the Go’ initiative with lost item and vehicle colour change services

Hamdan bin Mohammed announces Dubai-it Award for GDRFA’s Red Carpet project

Mohammed bin Rashid’s message: The Gulf is greater than its differences

Dubai and HSBC explore opportunities to strengthen cooperation in banking and investment

Dubai and HSBC explore opportunities to strengthen cooperation in banking and investment

Dubai Humanitarian strengthens global emergency preparedness and response

Dubai Humanitarian strengthens global emergency preparedness and response

UAE business aviation growth creates new opportunities in maintenance and fleet management

UAE business aviation growth creates new opportunities in maintenance and fleet management

UAE real estate 2026: Demand is rising, offers are diversifying and new investors are entering the market

UAE real estate 2026: Demand is rising, offers are diversifying and new investors are entering the market

Dubai RTA hosts AI challenge to develop smart mobility solutions

Dubai RTA hosts AI challenge to develop smart mobility solutions

UAE forecasts partly cloudy weather with chance of rain and dust-raising winds

UAE forecasts partly cloudy weather with chance of rain and dust-raising winds

Latest News

DoH publishes AI Clinician Framework to guide responsible research into AI clinician systems

DoH publishes AI Clinician Framework to guide responsible research into AI clinician systems

UAE FTA launches world’s first-of-its-kind AI-powered digital platform for tourist tax refunds

UAE FTA launches world’s first-of-its-kind AI-powered digital platform for tourist tax refunds

UAE President receives delegation participating in Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit 2026

UAE President receives delegation participating in Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit 2026

Pink October 2026: 5 breast cancer myths UAE women still believe, and what a doctor wants you to know

Pink October 2026: 5 breast cancer myths UAE women still believe, and what a doctor wants you to know

UAE Ministry of Interior calls for caution during change in weather conditions

UAE Ministry of Interior calls for caution during change in weather conditions

UAE bans veterinary use of ciprofloxacin to combat antimicrobial resistance

UAE bans veterinary use of ciprofloxacin to combat antimicrobial resistance

Dubai RTA hosts AI challenge to develop smart mobility solutions

Dubai RTA hosts AI challenge to develop smart mobility solutions

UAE forecasts partly cloudy weather with chance of rain and dust-raising winds

UAE forecasts partly cloudy weather with chance of rain and dust-raising winds

UAE

DoH publishes AI Clinician Framework to guide responsible research into AI clinician systems

DoH publishes AI Clinician Framework to guide responsible research into AI clinician systems

UAE FTA launches world’s first-of-its-kind AI-powered digital platform for tourist tax refunds

UAE FTA launches world’s first-of-its-kind AI-powered digital platform for tourist tax refunds

UAE President receives delegation participating in Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit 2026

UAE President receives delegation participating in Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit 2026

Pink October 2026: 5 breast cancer myths UAE women still believe, and what a doctor wants you to know

Pink October 2026: 5 breast cancer myths UAE women still believe, and what a doctor wants you to know

World

Shark attack kills 65-year-old swimmer off South Africa's eastern cape

Shark attack kills 65-year-old swimmer off South Africa's eastern cape

UK to fly Typhoons in defensive missions over Saudi Arabia against Houthis

UK to fly Typhoons in defensive missions over Saudi Arabia against Houthis

Alberta separation referendum: Voters choose to remain in Canada

Alberta separation referendum: Voters choose to remain in Canada

Anti-terror police probe on as Australian lawmaker loses leg after car attack

Anti-terror police probe on as Australian lawmaker loses leg after car attack

Business

UAE business aviation growth creates new opportunities in maintenance and fleet management

UAE business aviation growth creates new opportunities in maintenance and fleet management

Dubai and HSBC explore opportunities to strengthen cooperation in banking and investment

Dubai and HSBC explore opportunities to strengthen cooperation in banking and investment

UAE real estate 2026: Demand is rising, offers are diversifying and new investors are entering the market

UAE real estate 2026: Demand is rising, offers are diversifying and new investors are entering the market

Emirates unveils accessible travel innovations at AccessAbilities Expo Dubai 2026

Emirates unveils accessible travel innovations at AccessAbilities Expo Dubai 2026

Technology

Dubai RTA hosts AI challenge to develop smart mobility solutions

Dubai RTA hosts AI challenge to develop smart mobility solutions

This New York apartment building can run on a battery for days

This New York apartment building can run on a battery for days

Google Cloud services down in UK; banks, public sector report issues

Google Cloud services down in UK; banks, public sector report issues

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy signs two MoUs to accelerate Agentic AI adoption across Dubai’s private sector

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy signs two MoUs to accelerate Agentic AI adoption across Dubai’s private sector

Sports

Svitolina announces end of marriage to Monfils as Ukrainian cites toll of war

Svitolina announces end of marriage to Monfils as Ukrainian cites toll of war

Dubai Sports Council launches 2026-2027 sports events calendar featuring more than 500 events

Dubai Sports Council launches 2026-2027 sports events calendar featuring more than 500 events

UAE Team Emirates-XRG closes 2026 season with McNulty victory at Veneto Classic

UAE Team Emirates-XRG closes 2026 season with McNulty victory at Veneto Classic

England favourite to win tri-series in Pakistan also featuring Sri Lanka

England favourite to win tri-series in Pakistan also featuring Sri Lanka

Health

Weight-loss drug users turn to supplements to manage side effects

Weight-loss drug users turn to supplements to manage side effects

Veradermics' oral minoxidil pill shown to boost hair growth in late-stage study

Veradermics' oral minoxidil pill shown to boost hair growth in late-stage study

Doctors warn chronic diseases are appearing before 30 as biological ageing accelerates among young adults

Doctors warn chronic diseases are appearing before 30 as biological ageing accelerates among young adults

Eli Lilly's weight-loss pill wins EU drug regulator's backing

Eli Lilly's weight-loss pill wins EU drug regulator's backing