From Hag Al Leila to Eid: Dubai’s New ‘Season of Wulfa’ Will Transform How the City Celebrates Ramadan Dubai has unveiled a major new cultural initiative designed to celebrate Emirati heritage, strengthen community bonds and honour traditions as the emirate prepares for the holy period of Hag Al Leila, Ramadan and Eid. His Highness Sheikh […]
Young Emirati makes history as Antarctica’s youngest Arab Climber / Image: file At just 18 years old, Fatima Abdulrahman Al Awadhi has proven that no horizon is too distant and no climate too harsh for the spirit of the UAE. On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, the young Emirati mountaineer etched her name into the history […]
Sheikh Hamdan shares rare family moment in desert / Image: File In a rare and touching moment, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, spent quality time with his children, Sheikha and Rashid, at the Ghamran Camp desert heritage experience in Dubai. The visit brought delight to many online as […]
Sheikh Mohammed launches UAE programme to attract 1,000 global trade companies and expand exports/Image: X The UAE has introduced a new international economic programme designed to attract the world’s leading trading companies, expand access for local exporters, and reinforce the country’s role as a central hub in global commerce. The initiative comes as the nation […]
Saif Khamis Al Rumaithi’s grand Abu Dhabi wedding that took over social media / Image credit: File It began as a family celebration – a proud father hosting his son’s wedding, but within hours, Saif Khamis Al Rumaithi’s grand Abu Dhabi reception became the talk of Emirati social media. Videos from the evening, glittering chandeliers, […]
Emirati-Jordanian poet Najah Al Masaeed opens up about losing millions to a sophisticated scam, vowing justice through official channels / Image Credit: @najah_almasaeed The Arab world was left stunned this week after Emirati-Jordanian poet and television personality Najah Al Masaeed revealed that she had fallen victim to a massive financial scam, losing what she described […]
Emirati billionaire Khalaf Al Habtoor urges mandatory marriage before 30, believing strong families are essential to national stability and social responsibility/ Image:X In a recent statement that has sparked widespread discussion, Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, the Emirati billionaire businessman and founder of the Al Habtoor Group, emphasized the importance of marriage in maintaining societal cohesion […]
The UAE’s 2025 Year of Community, titled “Hand in Hand,” promotes social ties, shared responsibility, and sustainable growth nationwide/ Image: WAM A new national birthday anthem has been released in the UAE, aiming to create a shared cultural tradition that resonates with everyone who calls the country home. As part of the 2025 Year of […]
new video loaded: How an Emirati Royal Won the Battle for A.I. Chips By David Yaffe-Bellany, Christina Shaman and June Kim•September 15, 2025 Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates secured a tentative A.I. chip deal with the United States. His company also struck a $2 billion deal with President Trump’s […]
The UAE ranks 13th globally and first regionally in the 2025 UNDP Gender Equality Index, showcasing women’s progress/ Representative Image On August 28, 2025, the United Arab Emirates will mark the tenth edition of Emirati Women’s Day under the theme “Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years,” commemorating the golden jubilee of the General Women’s […]
