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Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026 dates announced
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Dubai Fitness Challenge will return Oct. 31 for a month-long program encouraging residents and visitors to make daily exercise part of their routines.
The 2026 edition...
COMMUNITY & PEOPLE
Indian expat student from Dubai selected for UAE space mission
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A Dubai-based Indian expat student will represent the UAE at an international space...
COMMUNITY & PEOPLE
Dubai Police’s ‘Relieving the Injured’ Initiative Brings Comfort to Crash Victims
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Recovering from a serious road accident can be physically and emotionally challenging. In an...
COMMUNITY & PEOPLE
Sharjah Police recover Dh500,000 in stolen valuables within hours
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates: Sharjah Police say they recovered nearly Dh500,000 worth of stolen valuables and arrested burglary...
COMMUNITY & PEOPLE
Dubai Opens New Animal Shelter to Boost Pet Adoption and Stray Cat Welfare
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai Municipality has opened a new animal welfare shelter in Al Warsan, expanding...
Old Doha Port welcomes visitors with family-friendly summer events
DOHA, Qatar — Old Doha Port is welcoming visitors this summer with a range of waterfront activities, family experiences and marine attractions as part...
Planning a UAE trip? GCC residents can apply online before travel
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Expatriates living in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries can apply for a UAE electronic entry permit before travelling, provided they...
Planning Europe? Montenegro Eases Entry for UAE Residents
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Eligible foreign residents living in the UAE can now travel to Montenegro without obtaining a visa under a temporary...
Bangladesh Embassy Responds to Reports of UAE Visa Cancellations
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — The Embassy of Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi says it is investigating reports from Bangladeshi nationals who claim their UAE...
Dubai Invite attracts 10,000 applications in first 48 hours
Dubai's new visitor rewards programme has generated a strong early response, with more than 10,000 applications submitted within 48 hours of its launch, prompting...
New ICAC rules could reject passport applications
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Indian nationals in the UAE have been warned that even a small error in their passport or consular booking...