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Sixteen horses to compete for $100,000 prize in Russia’s Kazan at tenth round of UAE President’s Cup | World News

The UAE President’s Cup Series, founded in 1994, offers over AED 15 million in prize money across 17 countries/ Image: WAM On August 30, 2025, the Kazan International Equestrian Complex in Russia will stage the tenth round of the 32nd UAE President’s Cup Series for Purebred Arabian Horses, drawing global attention to one of the […]

UAE to get a three-day break this September: Here’s everything you need to know | World News

UAE has confirmed a public holiday on Friday, September 5, 2025/Image: File The UAE has confirmed a public holiday on Friday, September 5, 2025, to mark the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday (12 Rabi Al Awwal). With the date coinciding with a Friday, the announcement effectively grants residents across both the public and private sectors a three-day […]

UAE to celebrate 10th Emirati Women’s Day tomorrow, honoring 50 years of Emirati women’s progress | World News

The UAE ranks 13th globally and first regionally in the 2025 UNDP Gender Equality Index, showcasing women’s progress/ Representative Image On August 28, 2025, the United Arab Emirates will mark the tenth edition of Emirati Women’s Day under the theme “Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years,” commemorating the golden jubilee of the General Women’s […]

UAE: Dubai launches AI platform to make driver training easier and get your license faster | World News

Dubai’s RTA’s ‘Tadreeb’ platform trains 250,000 drivers yearly using AI, 3,400 instructors, 3,000 vehicles, and real-time tracking/Image: WAM Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is reshaping how new drivers are trained in the emirate through a unified digital platform named ‘Tadreeb’. Designed to raise safety standards and streamline the licensing process, the platform brings together […]

UAE: Sharjah Islamic Bank launches Ruwaad 2025 to train Emiratis for leadership roles in banking | World News

Sharjah Islamic Bank launched Ruwaad 2025 to train Emiratis through leadership courses, job rotations, mentorship, and technical skill-building/Image: WAM Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has officially kicked off the new cycle of its flagship talent development initiative, Ruwaad 2025. The programme is tailored to nurture and prepare high-potential Emiratis for leadership roles in the banking and […]

UAE: No more second-term exams for students across all grades in 2025–26 academic year | World News

Second-term exams are canceled in UAE to reduce student stress and promote continuous learning and skill development from grades 1 to 12/ Representative image In a landmark overhaul of student evaluation practices, the UAE Ministry of Education has announced the cancellation of centralised second-semester exams across all academic levels, replacing them with a continuous assessment […]

UAE heatwave alert: Temperatures to soar to 46°C in Dubai and Abu Dhabi | World News

Temperatures in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are expected to hit 46°C this weekend/Representative Image The United Arab Emirates is bracing for a blistering weekend as temperatures are forecast to soar to extreme levels, reaching up to 46°C in key cities such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) warns residents and […]

UAE: Sharjah confirms new private school calendar for 2025–2026, key changes every parent should know | World News

Sharjah’s Private Education Authority (SPEA) released the 2025–2026 school calendar for private schools/Representative Image TL;DR: Sharjah’s Private Education Authority (SPEA) released the 2025–2026 school calendar for private schools (excluding foreign curricula). Classes start August 25, 2025, and end July 2, 2026; winter break runs December 8, 2025, to January 4, 2026; spring break is March […]

What is Tolebrutinib? The world’s first oral treatment approved in UAE for progressive multiple sclerosis | World News

The Emirates Drug Establishment approved Tolebrutinib, making the UAE the first country to authorize this oral treatment for SPMS/ Representative image In a global first, the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has approved Tolebrutinib, the only oral treatment specifically developed to slow disability progression in adults with non-relapsing secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS). The landmark decision […]

UAE President arrives in Egypt for fraternal talks after concluding state visit to Angola | World News

Sheikh Mohamed arrived in New Alamein City, received by President El-Sisi at El Alamein International Airport on 25 August 2025/ Image: WAM In a continuation of regional diplomatic engagement, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has landed in Egypt’s New Alamein City after concluding a two-day official visit to Angola. His arrival marks […]