UAE Emergency Alert: Missile Threat Amidst Regional Tensions: Safety Guidance Issued Late on March 1, 2026, the United Arab Emirates government issued a rare emergency alert to millions of residents and visitors across the country, a stark reminder of how swiftly regional geopolitics can impact everyday life in one of the Gulf’s most stable nations. […]
British Far-right anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson weighed in on after reports emerged that the United Arab Emirates has stopped issuing visas to most Pakistani citizens. The move is tied to concerns over rising crime involving Pakistani nationals in the country.Robinson responded to the news on X by saying “Divert their flights to Tucker Carlson.” This […]
SIB Pay brings seamless QR and tap payments UAE-wide / AI-generated Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has launched SIB Pay, a new digital-payments platform aimed at accelerating cashless transactions in the UAE. The platform offers QR payments, soft-POS, e-commerce gateways and pay-by-link tools for businesses and government entities, positioning SIB as a growing player in the […]
Dubai to build 60 new affordable schools by 2033 / Image credit: UAE Government Media Office Dubai has unveiled a long-term education drive to build 60 new affordable schools by 2033, aimed at creating around 120,000 additional student places and widening access to lower-cost private education. The initiative, part of the emirate’s wider social and […]
UAE Flag Day unites nation with ceremonies and celebrations / AI-generated image UAE Flag Day, marked every year on November 3, is one of the most unifying national occasions in the country. It brings together Emiratis and expat residents to honour the UAE flag as a symbol of pride, heritage, leadership and national identity. While […]
1st exams set: Key rules for UAE students / AI-generated illustration On 30 October 2025, the UAE Ministry of Education confirmed the first-term examination schedule for Grades 3 to 12, establishing a unified timetable for MoE-curriculum schools across the country. The announcement provides long-awaited clarity for families, pupils and school administrators as they prepare for […]
Dubai’s GDRFA wins global AI award for smarter services / Image: AI World Series Awards If you’ve ever wished government services were as fast and smooth as your favourite app, Dubai just turned that wish into reality. In a proud moment for the UAE, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) has been […]
Record-breaking Hajj 2026: 72,000 UAE pilgrims compete for only 6,228 spots, highlighting historic demand and rigorous selection process / AI-generated illustration The UAE’s General Authority for Islamic Affairs, Endowments, and Zakat has reported a historic surge in Hajj 2026 applications, with approximately 72,000 residents applying for a quota of just 6,228 pilgrims. This unprecedented number […]
Thousands of Emiratis unite at Al Wathba on December 4 for the Union March, celebrating heritage, culture, and national pride / Image Credit: Emirati Times Drums, chants, and fluttering flags will soon fill the air at Al Wathba as thousands of Emiratis unite for the UAE’s grand Union March 2025 on December 4 — a […]
UAE residents unite today for Salat al-Istisqā, a nationwide prayer for rain, led by leaders, officials, and communities across Emirates / AI-generated image for illustration purposes As the clock nears noon today, mosques across the UAE are filling with worshippers answering President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s call for a nationwide Salat al-Istisqā — the prayer […]
