Dubai has always been the Gulf’s glittering safe haven amid endless Middle East turmoil — a dazzling hub of glamour, grandeur, towering skyscrapers, and a skyline that pierces the clouds. But recent shocks raise a stark question: Is the “Pearl of the Gulf” truly secure anymore?The city — drawing millions of tourists yearly — now […]
Dubai, Sharjah police issue stern Fireworks law warnings as crackdowns intensify / Image: AI The United Arab Emirates is taking a firm stance against the illegal possession, use and trade of fireworks, warning residents that violations could lead to a minimum Dh100,000 fine and at least one year in jail under federal law. Authorities are […]
Amid a major social media debate over Dubai NRIs and whether the Indian government should spend money to evacuate those NRIs who slam India, founder Amrit Shenava faced major trolling as he sided with the NRIs and Dubai and said mocking Dubai NRIs does not make any sense as many of these NRIs are second […]
Nearly 10 million Indians living across West Asia could face heightened risk as tensions escalate following the US-Israel military operation against Iran and Tehran’s retaliation.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday described the situation in West Asia as a “matter of grave concern” and reiterated that India supports dialogue and diplomacy to resolve disputes. The ministry […]
UAE residents are cautioned about a rise in fraudulent calls in which impersonators pretend to be officials to steal personal data. The Interior Ministry has denied any link to suspicious numbers such as 70614213 and urges the public not to share sensitive information. Residents across the UAE have been urged to remain alert after a […]
Saudi Arabia Summons Iran Ambassador Over Regional Attacks, Escalating Iran-US-Israel Tensions Saudi Arabia has formally summoned Iran’s ambassador, Alireza Enayati, in Riyadh over a series of Iranian attacks on its territory and neighbouring Gulf states, marking a significant escalation in diplomatic tensions tied to the ongoing US–Israel war on Iran and its spill-over effects across […]
UAE Airspace Closures Cause Sharjah Airport Flight Disruptions: What Travellers Need to Know As the US and Israel’s military strikes on Iran continue to escalate into a wider regional confrontation, civil aviation in the United Arab Emirates is facing unprecedented disruption, including at Sharjah International Airport (SHJ). Authorities at Sharjah Airport have issued an urgent […]
Global air travel disrupted as Iran conflict shuts key Middle East airspace / Image: file The global aviation industry is reeling from a massive wave of disruptions today, Sunday, March 1, 2026, as the escalation of conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has forced the closure of multiple airspaces. With over 700 flights cancelled […]
UAE Shifts All Schools and Universities to Distance Learning as Iran vs US-Israel Conflict Escalates In response to growing regional security concerns tied to the recent escalation between Iran, the United States and Israel, which has seen missiles fired and emergency alerts issued across the Gulf, the United Arab Emirates has announced a temporary shift […]
Dubai Airport Emergency: DXB Confirms Four Injured in Concourse Incident Amid Regional Tensions And Attacks Between Iran and US-Israel Dubai International Airport (DXB), one of the world’s busiest travel hubs, was rocked by an incident early on March 1, 2026, that resulted in minor damage to a concourse and four people being injured, Dubai Airports […]
