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UAE: Four Indian siblings and maid killed in Abu Dhabi road accident | World News

Four Kerala siblings and their domestic worker died in a UAE road accident/Representative Image Four Indian siblings and their family’s domestic worker were killed in a road accident in the early hours of Sunday, The National reported. The family, originally from Kerala, was returning to their home via Abu Dhabi-Dubai motorway after attending the Liwa […]

UAE visa changes 2026 explained: New categories, sponsorship rules, easier entry for tourists

Family Sponsorship, Golden Visas, Mission Visas: UAE’s 2026 Visa Reset Explained As the United Arab Emirates moves into the New Year 2026 with many improvements to its visa and immigration systems in the years to come, some modifications are indicative of the country’s growing vision to become the international destination for tourism, trade, innovation and […]

Historic achievement: Abu Dhabi successfully tests UAE first gene therapy for genetic blood disorders | World News

Abu Dhabi successfully administers UAE’s first gene therapy / Image: file On January 5, 2026, Abu Dhabi marked a truly historic moment in medical care, the first administration of a gene-therapy injection for inherited blood disorders in the UAE. The treatment, called CASGEVY, uses a precise form of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing to correct faulty DNA […]

Dubai gold prices break records: What’s driving the rally and should you buy in 2026?

Bought Gold in Dubai Last Year? Here’s How Much You Made as Prices Soared 60% Dubai’s gold market delivered a giant surprise in 2025, marking one of the most dramatic rallies in recent history. What started as a modest year for bullion turned into a breakout performance, with the price of 24-carat gold climbing by […]

UAE schools to end classes early on Fridays following new prayer timing | World News

From January 9, UAE schools will end classes early on Fridays to align with 12.45pm prayer/Representative Image From January 9, schools across the UAE will shorten Fridays, allowing students from kindergarten to grade 12 to leave earlier. The change aligns with the updated 12.45pm Friday prayer time and gives families more time for religious observance, […]

UAE fog alert: Authorities warns of extremely low visibility in Dubai and Coastal areas | World News

NCM issues safety alert for reduced visibility early sunday / Image: File If you are planning an early start this Saturday, January 3, 2026, you might want to double-check your windows first. This atmospheric “whiteout” isn’t just a scenic morning view; it is a serious safety concern. The NCM warns that the combination of high […]

UAE Bank to end SMS OTPs for online transactions from Jan 6, switch to biometric authentication | World News

UAE’s big banking change for online card transactions / AI Generated Image If you’ve lived in the UAE for a while, the “ping” of an incoming SMS with a six-digit code has been the soundtrack to your online shopping. But that sound is about to become a relic of the past. Starting January 6, 2026, […]

UAE Civil Law 2026 update: Expat assets with no heirs now taken over by charities | World News

New UAE Civil law transfers assets with no heirs to charity / Image: File If you’re an expat living in the UAE, you’ve likely spent years building a life here, saving in bank accounts, perhaps buying a dream apartment, or launching a business. But have you ever paused to wonder: “What actually happens to my […]

UAE: Ras Al Khaimah sets Guinness World Record with 15 minute aerial phoenix drone show | World News

Ras Al Khaimah set a Guinness World Record with 2,300 drones in 15 minute phoenix show/Image: WAM Ras Al Khaimah kicked off 2026 with a bang, setting a new Guinness World Record for the largest aerial phoenix formed by drones. The night sky lit up with a breathtaking combination of drones and fireworks, drawing thousands […]

Meet the first babies of 2026: UAE welcomes the new year with tiny stars born at midnight | World News

First cries of 2026 echo across UAE / AI Generated Illustrations As 2026 officially began, hospitals across the country heard the sound that matters most: a newborn’s first cry. From Abu Dhabi to Fujairah, babies born in the very first minutes of the year turned January 1 into an unforgettable moment for families, doctors and […]