New year, new payer timings in the UAE / Image: File Today, Friday, January 2, 2026, marks a landmark shift for the UAE. For the first time, the nation has moved to a unified Friday prayer timing of 12:45 PM across all emirates. This change, announced by the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments […]
UAE lowers legal age to 18, strengthens citizen rights / AI Illustration The UAE Government has issued a new Federal Decree Law to restructure and modernise the nation’s Civil Transactions Law, aiming for a simpler, clearer, and more coherent legal framework that matches the evolving needs of society and business. This legislation is considered the […]
UAE braces for Christmas rain and chilly / AI Generated Image The UAE is trading its sunny blue skies for a more atmospheric winter vibe this week. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), a weak extension of a low-pressure system is sweeping across the country from December 25 to December 29. This shift […]
Emiratis can now renew passports and Emirates ID together in one step via UAEICP app/Representative Image In a major step towards seamless government services, the UAE has introduced a unified system that allows Emirati citizens to renew their passports and Emirates ID cards in a single, integrated process. The move, part of the “Zero Bureaucracy” […]
UAE temperatures drop amid fog warnings and rain / AI Generated Image The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) says the UAE is entering a spell of cooler, unstable weather this month driven by a northerly system, with temperatures expected to fall by about six degrees Celsius compared with November and a risk of light rain, […]
New UAE tax procedures reshape refunds, audits, excise / Image: File The UAE has issued amendments to its Tax Procedures Law that take effect from 1 January 2026, aiming to simplify refund processing, clarify limitation periods and strengthen the Federal Tax Authority’s (FTA) powers during audits and investigations. Key changes include a clearer five-year window […]
The UAE conducts nationwide security exercise November 11–13, with vehicles, military units, aircraft, and public restrictions/Representative Image The UAE Ministry of Interior has announced a three-day nationwide field exercise starting November 11, aimed at enhancing coordination and readiness among security and emergency teams across all seven emirates. Residents are urged to cooperate fully to ensure […]
UAE schools to double-count absences / AI-generated image Some UAE schools, following guidelines shared by the Ministry of Education, will count absences as two days instead of one between November 10 and 19. The rule aims to curb last-minute no-shows around exams and holiday windows, expanding on the earlier policy that applied mainly to Fridays. […]
Raknah, Al Ain recorded 9.8°C Sunday morning, the UAE’s lowest seasonal temperature, NCM confirmed/Representative Image The UAE woke up to a chilly start Sunday as temperatures in Raknah, Al Ain, plunged to 9.8°C, the lowest of the season so far, signaling the arrival of winter across the Emirates, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) reportedAt […]
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. […]
