UAE sends nationwide alert as air defences respond; authorities say missile threats stayed outside country’s borders

Authorities say missile threats stayed outside UAE’s borders. The UAE activated its air defence systems early Sunday after detecting fresh missile and drone threats, prompting precautionary nationwide alerts.Authorities later confirmed that all identified threats remained outside the country’s borders and assured residents that the security situation was stable, Khaleej Times reported.The UAE Ministry of Defence […]

UAE approves new law: Damaging heritage sites could cost up to Rs 26 crore fine, jail | World News

The UAE’s Federal National Council (FNC) has passed a draft federal law aimed at strengthening the protection of the nation’s cultural heritage, imposing strict penalties that include fines of up to Dh10 million and prison sentences for offences such as damage, theft, and smuggling of heritage assets.The measure was approved during the council’s 13th session […]

Uae Central Bank Penalty: UAE Central Bank fines foreign bank Dh1.82 million over customer liability letter delay | World News

UAE banking rules tighten as foreign bank faces Dh1.82 million penalty / Image – file The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has imposed a Dh1.82 million financial penalty on a branch of a foreign bank operating in the country after finding that it failed to issue a customer’s liability letter within the legally required […]

Indian missions in UAE launch online appointment system for passport, visa services amid transition

Consulate General of India in Dubai. Indian nationals in the UAE can now book appointments online for passport, visa and attestation services as Indian diplomatic missions introduce a new appointment system to ease long queues during an ongoing transition of outsourced consular services.The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India […]

Indian expats rush for passport renewals in UAE amid consular services transition; here’s what applicants need to know

Indian expatriates in the UAE are lining up for passport renewals With the summer travel season at its peak, hundreds of Indian expatriates in the UAE are lining up for passport renewals and other consular services after a transition in service providers disrupted normal operations.Since July 1, the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi and […]

From school breaks to new rail services: UAE rolls out major July changes across travel, business, and lifestyle

UAE to witness major changes in July From transport upgrades to tourism boosts and regulatory shifts, July is going to be a landmark month for residents across the UAE. Several policy changes and seasonal events take effect this month, affecting education, travel, business compliance, and lifestyle across the Emirates. Schools go on long summer break […]

UAE lifts Lebanon travel ban after weeks of restrictions; Emiratis revive long-awaited travel plans

UAE lifts ban on Lebanon travel The UAE has lifted its travel ban on Lebanon, allowing Emirati citizens to visit the country again after weeks of restrictions, a move welcomed by travellers eager to revive long-delayed holiday, family and reunion plans.The move has sparked excitement among UAE nationals eager to visit the Mediterranean nation, while […]

Over 10,000 Etihad Rail tickets sold as UAE launches long-awaited passenger train service between Fujairah and Abu Dhabi

UAE’s first passenger train service launched The UAE entered a new chapter in its transport history on Tuesday as the country’s first passenger train service completed its inaugural journey, linking Fujairah and Abu Dhabi in just 1 hour and 45 minutes.Operated by Etihad Rail, the maiden service departed Fujairah at 5. 34am and arrived at […]

UAE banks stops SMS OTP, moves to app-based approvals for all transfers; what customers need to know | World News

Emirates NBD ends OTP codes, makes app approval mandatory for transactions Emirates NBD will replace one-time passwords (OTPs) sent by SMS or email with app-based verification through its ENBD X mobile app, starting a phased rollout on 1 November 2025 and extending to debit/credit card alerts soon after. The move follows a wider Central Bank […]

UAE: Sharjah set to host largest-ever investment forum with 10,000+ delegates from 142 countries | World News

A global gathering to redefine investment strategies The Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF) 2025, scheduled for October 22–23 at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre, has been officially announced by the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah). This year’s forum marks a significant milestone as it will be held in conjunction with the 29th World […]