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Dubai authorities bust drug network, seize 278,850 pills and arrest four suspects

2026-07-02
On: July 2, 2026

Dubai authorities have dismantled a drug smuggling and distribution network after seizing nearly 200kg, or 278,850 Pregabalin pills, and arrestingContinue Reading

UAE astronomical summer to end on September 23, expert says

2026-07-01
On: July 1, 2026

The UAE’s astronomical summer will end on September 23 with the autumnal equinox marking the official start of autumn, accordingContinue Reading

Etihad Rail passenger services launch with over 10,000 tickets sold out

2026-06-30
On: June 30, 2026

More than 10,000 tickets have sold out ahead of the launch of Etihad Rail’s first passenger service, as the UAE’sContinue Reading

UAE expands visa-on-arrival scheme to citizens of six countries

2026-06-26
On: June 26, 2026

The United Arab Emirates expanded its visa-on-arrival program to include nationals of six countries and their accompanying family members. UnderContinue Reading

Dubai Police bust satellite TV piracy network

2026-06-21
On: June 21, 2026

Dubai Police have dismantled an organised criminal network that illegally pirated encrypted international satellite television channels and rebroadcast copyrighted contentContinue Reading

UAE bans children under 15 from accessing social media platforms

2026-06-18
On: June 18, 2026

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a new rule banning children under the age of 15 from accessing socialContinue Reading

38-year-old Dubai resident dies while playing cricket

2026-06-16
On: June 16, 2026

Hundreds of community members, relatives and friends gathered at Al Qusais Cemetery after Asr prayers on Monday to bid farewellContinue Reading

Dubai to process tourist visas within 48 hours, boosting travel demand

2026-06-11
On: June 11, 2026

Dubai will now process single-entry 30-day and 60-day tourist visas within 48 working hours, a move travel industry professionals sayContinue Reading

Seven killed, nine injured in Dubai Emirates Road crash

2026-06-09
On: June 9, 2026

Seven people were killed and nine others injured after a minibus collided with a truck that had stopped in theContinue Reading

UAE midday outdoor work ban to run from June 15 to September 15

2026-06-04
On: June 4, 2026

The UAE will enforce its annual midday work ban from June 15 to September 15, prohibiting outdoor work under directContinue Reading

Abu Dhabi imposes temporary rent freeze across city

2026-06-02
On: June 2, 2026

Abu Dhabi has introduced a temporary rent freeze effective immediately, the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre announced on Tuesday, JuneContinue Reading

UAE announces higher fuel prices for June

2026-06-01
On: June 1, 2026

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has increased fuel prices for June 2026, marking its first pricing revision since leaving theContinue Reading

UAE to lower legal adulthood age to 18 under new civil law

2026-05-27
On: May 27, 2026

A landmark law in the UAE will come into effect next week, bringing significant changes for individuals turning 18, particularlyContinue Reading

UAE petrol prices may rise for fourth straight month amid oil volatility

2026-05-25
On: May 25, 2026

The UAE Fuel Price Committee is expected to announce June fuel prices later this week, with petrol likely to increaseContinue Reading

Dubai announces Dh1.5 billion economic incentives package to boost recovery

2026-05-21
On: May 21, 2026

Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved a new economic incentives package worth Dh1.5 billion aimed at strengtheningContinue Reading

UAE sets new rule for salary payments by first day of each month

2026-05-19
On: May 19, 2026

The UAE has introduced a new Wage Protection System (WPS) regulation requiring private-sector employers to pay wages on the firstContinue Reading

UAE private sector to get four-day Eid Al Adha holiday from May 26 to 29

2026-05-18
On: May 18, 2026

Private sector employees in the UAE will receive a four-day paid holiday for Eid Al Adha 2026. The Ministry ofContinue Reading

Regional nations condemn drone strike near UAE nuclear plant

2026-05-18
On: May 18, 2026

Countries across the Gulf and the wider Middle East have strongly condemned the drone attack near the Barakah Nuclear PowerContinue Reading

UAE confirms Eid Al Adha on May 27 after moon sighting

2026-05-18
On: May 18, 2026

The crescent moon marking the beginning of the month of Dhul Hijjah was sighted in the UAE on Sunday, MayContinue Reading

$1.7bn landmark: Las Vegas Sphere coming to Abu Dhabi by 2029

2026-05-15
On: May 15, 2026

Sphere Abu Dhabi, a $1.7 billion immersive entertainment venue, will be built between Yas Mall and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, becomingContinue Reading

Dubai announces Eid Al Adha holiday for private schools

2026-05-12
On: May 12, 2026

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has announced the academic calendar for the remainder of the school year, followingContinue Reading

Emirates Group receives 3.5 million job applications, hires 9,700 employees

2026-05-11
On: May 11, 2026

  The Emirates Group received 3.5 million job applications during the 2025-26 financial year and hired nearly 9,700 employees, accordingContinue Reading

Nations Trust Bank’s ‘We Transfer More Than Just Money’ initiative enters second year with weekly Smartphone Giveaways

2024-05-21
On: May 21, 2024

Nations Trust Bank announced its acclaimed ‘We Transfer More Than Just Money’ initiative for the year 2024. Building on theContinue Reading

Dubai hospitality sector sets the pace for growth

2024-03-30
On: March 30, 2024

The year 2024 will see the opening of 31 new hotels in Dubai, while 2025 is expected to add 16Continue Reading

Rookantha, Chandralekha Live in Dubai

2022-10-27
On: October 27, 2022

Sri Lanka’s popular and legendary pop artists duo Rookantha Goonathillake and Chandralekha Perera will perform in Dubai in December. “Rooka-Leka”Continue Reading

Best of Sri Lankan Food at Miamix Dubai

2022-10-14
On: October 14, 2022

Miamix – Dubai offers a wide range of Sri Lankan food items. The menu comprises many Sri Lankan favourites fromContinue Reading

Chaiwala Colombo now in Dubai

2022-09-29
On: September 29, 2022

Colombo’s popular Tea outlet has opened up their newest branch in Dubai. Chaiwala Dubai is located in Oud Metha andContinue Reading

‘SAHANA’ to hold music concert in Dubai

2022-09-20
On: September 20, 2022

20 Sri Lankan Welfare Association (SLWA) commonly known as SAHANA was founded in 2012 by concerned Sri Lankans to supportContinue Reading









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