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Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed launches AED100 million UAE volunteering ecosystem | World News

Sheikh Mohammed launches AED100 million UAE Volunteering Ecosystem to create 10,000 jobs and expand nonprofits/Image: X Driven by the UAE’s enduring spirit of unity and generosity, a new national vision is taking shape to empower community participation and social development. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has launched an ambitious framework designed to […]

UAE Central Bank cuts interest rate to 3.90%; lowest since 2022, consumers to see cheaper loans and mortgages | World News

The UAE Central Bank has cut interest rates twice in two months, bringing the base rate down to 3.90%, the lowest since 2022/ Image: File The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has reduced the Base Rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) by 25 basis points, from 4.15% to 3.90%, effective Thursday, October […]

UAE finalises sugar-tax rates for sweetened drinks, sets 0% rate for artificial sweeteners | World News

From January 2026, the UAE will tax sweetened drinks based on sugar content, while artificially sweetened beverages face a 0% rate/ Image: Pexels The UAE has publicly announced the final details of its new tiered volumetric model for taxing sweetened drinks, including the calculation method, rate brackets, and enforcement framework, ahead of its rollout on […]

UAE: Indian embassy announces three new Indian passport designs for residents with advanced security features | World News

UAE unveils three new Indian passport designs today / AI-generated illustration Indian expats in the UAE are witnessing a first-of-its-kind change, as the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi confirmed on October 28, 2025, that three different Indian passport designs are now officially in circulation the older booklet, the machine-readable version, and the newly introduced chip-enabled […]

Two Indian nurses on their first flight to UAE save passenger’s life after cardiac arrest mid-air | World News

Kerala nurses Abhijith Jees (left) and Ajeesh Nelson (right) saved a passenger’s life mid-air during their first-ever flight to the UAE. (Photo: Response Plus Medical) A life saved at 35,000 feet What began as a hopeful journey turned into a life-saving moment for two young nurses from Kerala. Abhijith Jees, 26, from Wayanad, and Ajeesh […]

UAE: Fire contained in Abu Dhabi’s Musaffah industrial area; no casualties reported | World News

A fire in Abu Dhabi’s Musaffah Industrial Area was quickly contained, causing no casualties or damage/Representative Image A fire broke out on Tuesday evening in several commercial shops in Abu Dhabi’s Musaffah Industrial Area, prompting a rapid response from the Abu Dhabi Police and the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority. The blaze was quickly contained, […]

Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed highlights holistic education as foundation for future UAE leaders | World News

Sheikh Mohammed visited Zayed Educational Complex, praising national identity, sports, economic awareness, creativity, and leadership efforts/Image: X During a visit to Zayed Educational Complex in Al Warqa, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, emphasized that modern education in the UAE is […]

UAE: Sharjah offers tenants major relief; 50% fee cut and full fine waiver for expired lease contracts | World News

Sharjah tenants can now regularise old, uncertified leases with a 50% fee discount and full waiver of administrative fines/ Image: Sharjah24 The Sharjah Executive Council has approved a settlement plan for unauthorised lease contracts across the emirate, offering tenants and landlords significant fee and fine exemptions under new regulations. Chaired by His Highness Sheikh Sultan […]

UAE: Police hunt down bank robbery gang in just 3 hours after robbing customer in Fujairah | World News

The suspects were already wanted in another emirate for carrying out a similar bank customer robbery using the same criminal method/ Image: X In yet another display of exceptional policing efficiency, Fujairah Police have dismantled a dangerous gang specialising in robbing bank customers, just three hours after their latest crime in the emirate. The arrest […]

Indian embassy and consulate in UAE announce chip embedded e-passports for Indian citizens from 28 October | World News

From October 28, UAE Indian expats can apply for chip-embedded e-passports via GPSP 2.0/Representative Image The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India in Dubai have announced the rollout of a new digital passport system for Indian citizens in the UAE. Starting from 28 October 2025, all applicants will receive chip-embedded […]