Dubai — Authorities in Dubai have apprehended a gang behind a sophisticated online investment scam that drained the life savings of a retiree. The victim, a former employee of over 40 years, had invested his end-of-service gratuity after being lured by a social-media advertisement for a high-return investment app. Initially testing the platform with a … Read more
Dubai — A civil court in Dubai has ordered a private medical centre to pay Dh1.5 million in compensation after a patient was seriously harmed due to a misdiagnosis and treatment error. Background The case involved a woman who visited the centre for what was presumed to be optic neuritis. The doctor instead diagnosed her … Read more
The Abu Dhabi Police has introduced a new initiative through its Police Follow-up and Aftercare Department aimed at helping drivers in the emirate manage traffic-black-point penalties and reinstate their driving licences. Key Details Fees & Conditions Implications What Drivers Should Do This initiative may provide relief to many drivers while contributing to safer roads across … Read more
Dubai — The Dubai Police force and Parkin PJSC, the emirate’s largest public parking operator, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a smart, integrated system linking traffic and parking data. The agreement, signed during GITEX Global 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, is part of Dubai’s push for smarter urban mobility … Read more
Dubai — At just 23 years old, Mridul Manoj has logged a consecutive daily running streak exceeding 2,000 days since November 20, 2019. How he started The streak in practice Why it matters Key challenges faced For readers Whether you’re an experienced runner or just starting out, Manoj’s story shows that:
The UAE will host a ceremony next Thursday to celebrate the achievements of 32 million students from 132,000 schools across the Arab world participating in the 9th edition of the Arab Reading Challenge. Launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in 2015, the initiative encourages students from grades 1 to 12 to read and summarise at least 50 books … Read more
Schools across the UAE reopened on Monday following the mid-term break from October 13 to 19. As students return, education authorities and school administrations are kicking off a focused phase of exam preparation ahead of end-of-semester assessments scheduled in December. Teachers and school leaders will accelerate teaching schedules, prioritise strengthening students’ skills and closing learning … Read more
Abu Dhabi — The Union March is scheduled for 4 December 2025 at the Sheikh Zayed Festival site in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. The event, organised by the Presidential Court of the UAE, brings together Emirati tribes from across the Emirates in celebration of the nation’s 54th National Day. Key Details What It Means The event provides a high-profile platform for Emiratis to … Read more
Former England international Jonjo Shelvey has explained that his recent transfer to play for UAE Second Division side Arabian Falcons in Dubai was driven by concerns over his family’s quality of life and safety, rather than a lucrative contract. Shelvey, aged 32, admitted that after leaving the English Premier League and a brief spell with other clubs, … Read more
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has released a forecast showing generally stable weather across the UAE through the week. Key Highlights What This Means for You