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Sharjah's 'Coastal Fortified Network of South Eastern Arabia' added to UNESCO's Tentative List for World Heritage
SHARJAH: The Sharjah Archaeology Authority has announced the addition of the Coastal Fortified Network of South Eastern Arabia in the Emirate of Sharjah to UNESCO's Tentative List for World Heritage, marking a new milestone that further strengthens the emirate's presence on the global cultural heri
UAE schools tighten school bus rules, cap home wait time at one minute
Dubai: Public and private schools have tightened school transport safety procedures at the start of the second week of the 2026-2027 academic year, introducing 11 mandatory rules for students and parents aimed at strengthening safety and ensuring the smooth operation of school bus services. In circ
UAE President's Germany visit marks major milestone in bilateral ties, says ambassador
Berlin: Ahmed Al Attar, UAE Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany, said the state visit of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Germany represents a significant milestone in UAE-German relations and opens broad opportunities to further strengthen and elevate bilatera
Property seller loses AED850,000 claim after Abu Dhabi court rejects penalty clause demand
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Commercial Court of First Instance has dismissed a property seller's claim for AED850,000 in contractual compensation after ruling that the lawsuit was not based on a valid legal foundation. According to court records, the claimant filed a lawsuit against a man and a woman,
King’s College Hospital London - Dubai successfully performs first living donor kidney transplant
Dubai – King’s College Hospital London - Dubai has successfully performed its first living donor kidney transplant. The transplant was performed pre-emptively, before the recipient required dialysis, while the donor kidney was removed using robotic-assisted surgery, supporting a faster recovery and
UAE launches ‘UAE Emergency Number Day’ to promote proper use of 999
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Interior (MOI), in cooperation with Dubai Police General HQs and police general headquarters across the UAE, has launched the “UAE Emergency Number Day” campaign, observed annually on 9th September under the slogan “Every Second Counts.” The campaign aims to promote the
Confidential electronic forms to help tackle group bullying in schools
School principals have revealed the rollout of confidential electronic school safety forms that allow students to report "group bullying" and related behaviour, including ridicule, exclusion and other inappropriate conduct. The initiative is part of preventive measures aimed at protecting students
Woman ordered to repay Dh225,000 after WhatsApp messages confirm debt
The Abu Dhabi Court for Family, Civil and Administrative Claims has ordered a woman to repay Dh225,000 she borrowed from a young man after her debt was established through bank transfers and WhatsApp messages exchanged between them. The court also ordered her to pay Dh10,000 in compensation for dam
Dubai court orders fraudster to repay Dh1.1 million after seizing 187 silver bars
The Dubai Civil Court of First Instance has ordered an Arab man to pay Dh1.109 million to the owners of a silver shipment and Dh100,000 in compensation for material and moral damages after he was found to have embezzled 187 silver bars. The defendant convinced the owners that he owned a shipping co
UAE weather today: Temperatures rise to 43°C but humidity drops to 70% - the lowest in days
Dubai: Temperatures are gradually rising today across the UAE, but there’s good news too – humidity is on the decline. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts fair to partly cloudy weather today, with light to moderate southeasterly to northwesterly winds, freshening at times, and reachi
iPhone 18 UAE release date: New Apple devices expected to arrive September 18, 2026
Dubai: UAE markets are preparing to receive the new generation of iPhones starting from September 18, according to circulating reports and expectations, making the country one of the first markets in the world to witness the launch of the latest Apple devices. The anticipated date coincides with Ap
UAE schools ban 'qaza' haircuts, hoodies, energy drinks and chips for 2026-27 academic year
Dubai: With the start of the second week of the 2026-2027 academic year, the administrations of a number of public and private schools have tightened controls on the general appearance, behaviour and nutrition of students, and have banned ‘qaza’ haircuts (where a part of the head is shaved with a r