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New UAE based program to train 7,000 young refugees and displaced youth in war affected Arab countries for jobs | World News

The UAE’s Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation and International Finance Corporation will train 7,000 youth, focusing on skills and employment in Arab countries/Representative Image A new regional initiative led by the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation (AGF) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is aiming to equip nearly 7,000 youth—at least half of them women—across Jordan, Lebanon, […]

UAE to end OTPs by 2026: What will replace them? Key details every residents need to know | World News

The UAE will phase out SMS and email OTPs by March 2026, replacing them with biometrics, passkeys, and UAE Pass/Representative Image The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has set a March 2026 deadline for banks and financial institutions to end the use of SMS and email-based one-time passwords (OTPs). The move, part of the […]

Storms incoming: UAE to face rain, hail and dusty winds this week | World News

A storm system will bring heavy rain, lightning, hail, and dusty winds to Fujairah, Al Ain, and surrounding UAE regions/Representative Image A shift in regional weather patterns is bringing rain, thunderstorms, and cooler evening temperatures to parts of the UAE this week. The country’s national weather body has issued alerts for potential hail, lightning, and […]

UAE selected to host World Kickboxing Championships: First time event takes place outside Europe | World News

Abu Dhabi hosts 2025 World Kickboxing Championships at ADNEC, first outside Europe, featuring 2,000 athletes from 150 nations/Image: WAM Abu Dhabi has been chosen as the host city for the World Kickboxing Championships for Masters and Seniors, scheduled from 21st to 30th November 2025. The tournament, set to take place at the Abu Dhabi National […]

Asia Cup 2025: Match timings pushed back due to UAE heat, full revised schedule announced | World News

The Asia Cup 2025 in UAE, running from September 9–28, will feature 19 T20 matches with revised evening timings/Representative Image To combat the intense September heat in the UAE and enhance viewer experience across South Asia, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has revised the match timings for the DP World Asia Cup 2025. Now rescheduled […]

Weather alert: Thick fog disrupts early morning in Abu Dhabi as UAE braces for extreme heat | World News

Abu Dhabi saw dense fog between 2am and 8:30am on September 1, with visibility dropping to near-zero in multiple areas/Representative Image On September 1st, residents in Abu Dhabi woke up to dense fog that severely impacted visibility across several areas, as the UAE continues to battle intense summer heat and dusty conditions. Weather alerts from […]

UAE: New video evidence in death of Indian girl in Sharjah shows violent assaults and threats by husband | World News

Athulya Sekhar, found dead in Sharjah on her 30th birthday, was filmed being assaulted and threatened by her husband Satheesh/Image: X Fresh video evidence has emerged in the case of Indian expatriate Athulya Sekhar, who was found dead in her Sharjah apartment last July. The footage shows her being physically abused and threatened by her […]

UAE: How Abu Dhabi is successfully using AI traffic lights to cut congestion and improve traffic flow | World News

The AI-powered traffic lights adjust in real time, using sensors to control vehicle flow and reduce congestion during peak hours/ Image: File Abu Dhabi is set to revolutionize traffic management with the introduction of a new AI-driven smart traffic light system. Designed to address congestion and enhance road efficiency, this cutting-edge technology will dynamically adjust […]

UAE: Dubai tenants now must share details of who they live with on Ejari platform, how to fill in co-living details | World News

Tenants in Dubai must now use the Dubai REST app to register co-living residents, including details like Emirates ID and birthdates/ Representative image Dubai tenants are now required to update their Ejari contracts with the details of all individuals living in their apartments or villas. This new mandate comes as part of a government crackdown […]

UAE: Emirates expands premium economy services to India and key Middle East destinations | World News

Emirates is deploying retrofitted A380s, Boeing 777s, and Airbus A350s to expand Premium Economy service across Amman, Mumbai, Muscat, and Bahrain/Image: Emirates Emirates is expanding its Premium Economy service to four key cities in the Middle East and West Asia, with a fresh wave of next-generation aircraft deployments. As part of its massive retrofit programme, […]