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UAE: Dubai 24K gold prices drop below Dh 500 per gram after record high Diwali rate | World News

As of Tuesday morning, 24-karat gold in Dubai traded at Dh481.25 ($131) per gram, marking a sharp post-Diwali decline/ Image:AP Gold prices in Dubai continued their slide on Tuesday, holding below the Dh500 ($136) mark per gram amid weakness in international bullion markets. As of 7 a.m., 24-karat gold was priced at Dh481.25 ($130.00) per […]

How UAE is implementing yoga as a sport | World News

Yoga’s rise in the United Arab Emirates has extended far beyond wellness studios and mass-participation events. According to The National, UAE is now formalising yoga as a competitive sport, a move that reflects the UAE’s strengthening cultural partnership with India and the influence of its large Indian diaspora. By hosting international competitions, integrating yoga into […]

UAE cabinet approves Dh92.4 billion ($25.2 billion) federal budget for 2026 | World News

UAE Cabinet, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed, approves record Dh92.4 billion ($25.2B) federal budget for 2026/Image: X The UAE is set to enter 2026 with its largest federal budget in history, signaling a strong commitment to balanced development, financial sustainability, and global economic expansion. The Dh92.4 billion budget, coupled with rising foreign investments and soaring exports, […]

UAE ‘Visa Runs’ explained: How tourists and residents can legally stay longer in the Emirates | World News

A visa run is a fully legal and widely practiced method to extend your stay in the UAE, as long as it’s done through the proper channels and within immigration guidelines./ Image: VisaRun.ae TL;DR: Visa runs are a legitimate and convenient way to extend your UAE stay. By exiting to Oman or nearby countries and […]

Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed calls on all residents to raise the UAE flag on 3 November | World News

Residents across the UAE are called to raise the national flag at 11am on 3 November to celebrate Flag Day/ Image: DXB Media Office As the UAE prepares to mark Flag Day on Monday, 3 November, UAE Prime Minister, Vice President, and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has called on citizens, […]

UAE opens Shariah-compliant Treasury Sukuk (T-Sukuk) to individual investors for the first time | World News

Previously, Shariah-compliant Treasury Sukuk were available only to institutional investors, restricting access to large-scale financial entities and organizations/ Image:X The UAE is opening government-backed Islamic investments to the public for the first time. Through the new Retail Sukuk initiative, citizens and residents can now invest in Shariah-compliant Treasury Sukuk (T-Sukuk) digitally, gaining access to secure, […]

UAE, Oman sign agreement for first cross border freight rail link between Abu Dhabi and Sohar | World News

UAE and Oman sign an agreement for daily Abu Dhabi–Sohar freight rail, handling 193,200 TEUs annually/Representative Image A major step toward regional connectivity and sustainable logistics has been announced, as Noatum Logistics, part of AD Ports Group, and Hafeet Rail, developer of the first cross-border railway network between the UAE and Oman, have signed a […]

UAE: Fog set to blanket Abu Dhabi, Dubai as humidity soars; slight chance of rain by Tuesday | World News

National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) predicts foggy and misty weather in Abu Dhabi, Dubai. Image: AI Representative Image. Misty mornings are set to return across the UAE, with rising humidity paving the way for fog and light mist through the weekend. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has cautioned drivers to stay alert during early […]

UAE Hajj pilgrimage 1447H / 2026 health requirements: Find out who can perform Hajj next year | World News

UAE’s General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat (Awqaf) has announced medical requirements for pilgrims to perform Hajj / AI-generated illustration In a sweeping overhaul ahead of the 1447H / 2026 pilgrimage season, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the UAE’s religious authorities have unveiled strict new health regulations that will decide who qualifies […]

UAE signs $1.8 billion deal with US firm to boost global critical minerals supply | World News

The UAE signs a $1.8B deal with the US and Orion to secure minerals that power batteries, EVs, and everyday tech / Image Credit: File On October 23, 2025, the UAE and U.S. governments, in partnership with Orion Resource Partners, announced a $1.8 billion investment to strengthen global access to critical minerals such as lithium, […]