Huge discounts coming: UAE announces free Fazaa membership for families The UAE has announced that resident households will receive free Fazaa membership as part of the national “Year of the Family 2026” initiative, which aims to enhance social cohesion and improve the quality of life for families across the emirate. Launched in partnership between the … Read more
UAE slams Iran’s claims of ‘aggression’, says accusations are misleading A fierce diplomatic exchange broke out between the UAE and Iran after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the UAE of “aggression” against Tehran. That claim was quickly rejected by senior Emirati officials, who called the accusation misleading and insisted the UAE’s actions were essentially … Read more
Sharjah oil storage site fire sparks panic, firefighters bring it under control A fire that broke out at an oil storage facility in the emirate of Sharjah has been brought under control after emergency services rushed to contain the blaze late on Saturday night. The incident occurred in the Saja Industrial Zone, a major industrial … Read more
Iran warns UAE ports: Escalating Gulf conflict threatens global trade amid US-Israeli war The war between Iran, the United States and Israel has entered a dangerous new phase, with tensions spreading across the Gulf and threatening some of the region’s most important economic centers. The situation escalated sharply as Iranian authorities urged residents to evacuate … Read more
Iran on Saturday threatened for the first time to attack infrastructure of a neighboring country, urging people to evacuate three major ports in the United Arab Emirates that Tehran claimed were “legitimate targets” because the U.S. military used them for attacks. The Latest: Iran threatens UAE ports as war enters its third week The escalation … Read more
Are banks starting to leave Dubai? Standard Chartered Bank issues emergency statement on Iran and US-Israel war The growing geopolitical conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel is beginning to ripple through global financial markets, prompting international banks to reassess their operations in the Gulf region. At the center of the latest developments is … Read more
UAE unexpectedly issues visas to expatriates stranded abroad due to war between Iran and US-Israel To ease travel disruption and support thousands of residents stranded abroad, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has announced a temporary measure that will allow foreign residents in the UAE with expired residence visas to … Read more
Dubai shocked: UAE intercepts 10 ballistic missiles in Iran-US-Israel war, missile fragments hit building on Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai experienced a tense moment when fragments of a successfully intercepted air threat hit building facades along the city’s iconic Sheikh Zayed Road, underscoring how the widening regional conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel is … Read more
Emirates hotels promise price stability even as Middle East travel is thrown into chaos by Iran, US-Israel war As Iran’s war with the US and Israel continues to disrupt global air travel middle EastHotels across the UAE are moving quickly to reassure guests that prices will remain stable and to support travelers affected by flight … Read more
Indian expats in UAE win $1 million in Dubai Duty Free lottery For thousands of expats living and working in the Gulf, the dream of getting rich often starts with a simple raffle ticket. For an Indian resident in the UAE, that dream has just become a reality after winning $1 million (approximately AED 3.67 … Read more