UAE: Police hunt down bank robbery gang in just 3 hours after robbing customer in Fujairah

The suspects were already wanted in another emirate for carrying out a similar bank customer robbery using the same criminal method/ Image: X In yet another display of exceptional policing efficiency, Fujairah Police have dismantled a dangerous...

Dubai Halloween guide: Costume fun and spooky events

1. House of Hype: The Enchanted Carnival Dates: October 31 – November 2 Location: Level One, Dubai Mall Admission: General Dh 149 Squad Pass (4 people) Dh 449 Dubai’s first-ever fully immersive Halloween event, The Enchanted Carnival at House of...

Abu Dhabi Launches Innovative TAM 4.0 AI Platform at GITEX 2025

As petrostates race to reinvent themselves for a post-oil future, Abu Dhabi’s latest AI platform reveals both the promise and peril of buying technological leadership. The Gulf’s Digital Gold Rush Abu Dhabi’s announcement of its TAM 4.0 platform...

UAE moves to formalise yoga as competitive sport

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is actively moving to formalise yoga, or yogasana, as a competitive sport, elevating it from a wellness and lifestyle practice to a recognised sporting discipline, as reported by The National. This shift is largely...

Dubai Culture and Expo City Partner on New Initiative

Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), said that Dubai continues to strengthen its cultural appeal and global competitiveness in the cultural and creative...

Riding the Abu Dhabi tub

Phil Jarratt Over the past several months I’ve been working on a big project with a close mate who is widely regarded as the world’s leading producer of live sports telecasts over the past 50 years and across three continents. I’ve been...

Wike unveils Abuja’s smart city blueprint at global mayors’ summit in Dubai

By Sarah NEGEDU The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has outlined Abuja’s transformation plan before world leaders, declaring that the capital’s “Smart City Vision” is anchored on innovation, digital governance, and...

Disease Control Center Participates in the International Conference on Genetic Diseases

Tripoli – The Genetic Studies Unit of the National Center for Disease Control participated in the Fourth International Conference on Genetic and Metabolic Diseases, held on October 26 and 27 in Tripoli, under the supervision of the Libyan Society...

Dubai Culture, Expo City partner ahead of ICOM 2025

Dubai: Dubai Culture, represented by HH Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), and Expo City Dubai, represented by Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for...

Pakistan Declares Salman Khan a ‘Terrorist’ After His Balochistan Remark at Abu Dhabi’s Joy Forum

Imagine scrolling Insta and suddenly finding out that Salman Khan’s been “declared a terrorist by Pakistan” because of something he said in Riyadh. Matlab, this is what happens when WhatsApp forwards get more screen time than actual news. Before...

UAE moves toward one online gaming license per Emirate under new GCGRA framework

The United Arab Emirates’ General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) is preparing to roll out a new online gaming framework that mirrors the UAE’s existing land-based casino model – allowing for just one business-to-consumer (B2C)...

Mohammed bin Rashid emphasises UAE’s commitment to expand economic ties with African nations

DUBAI (WAM) His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed the UAE's commitment to strengthening its economic ties with the African continent, highlighting the significant...

Exploring UAE’s Residency Options for Investors and Skilled Professionals

The Emirates’ pivot from oil dependency to talent magnetism reveals a high-stakes bet that exclusive residency perks can engineer a knowledge economy overnight. From Desert Outpost to Global Crossroads The United Arab Emirates has long defied...

Shawqi sets Asian Youth Games record with butterfly gold for UAE

ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD) UAE swimmer Hussain Shawqi claimed gold in the 50m butterfly at the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, setting a new event record with a time of 24.73 seconds. He edged Hong Kong’s Lau Kin James by 0.24 seconds, while Wu Chao-Si of...

World News | UAE Land Forces Major General's Visit Marks Milestone in Strengthening Ties with India

New Delhi [India], October 28 (ANI): The visit of Major General Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami, Commander of United Arab Emirates Land Forces, marked a significant milestone in strengthening the longstanding ties between the armies of two...

SWSF attends ACAPS International Conference

Delegation members The group from the Sharjah Women's Sports Foundation includes Hanan Al Mahmoud, Vice President, and Maryam Al Shehi, Sports Physiology Specialist at the Scientific Centre for Research and Sports Performance Development. Research...

Global Dining Powerhouse Azumi Partners with Abu Dhabi’s DIAFA for Expansion

Azumi Ltd, the international restaurant group behind renowned dining brands Zuma, ROKA and Oblix, has announced a new strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi-based luxury hospitality firm DIAFA. The collaboration, made in coordination with existing...

UAE: Sharjah appoints Mohammed Obaid Al Hosan Al Shamsi as secretary general of sports council

Sharjah has appointed Mohammed Obaid Al Hosan Al Shamsi as Secretary-General of the Sharjah Sports Council (SSC) through an Emiri Decree by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi. The council, chaired by Sheikh Dr Khalid bin Humaid...

Cisco and G42 Launch AI Infrastructure in UAE Under US–UAE Partnership

Overview of the Collaboration Cisco has teamed up with G42, an artificial intelligence company based in the United Arab Emirates, to establish large-scale AI infrastructure within the country as part of the US–UAE AI Acceleration Partnership. This...

Mohammed bin Rashid emphasises UAE’s commitment to Africa

Alignment of African growth with UAE vision He noted that the continent's wealth of natural resources and its ambition to achieve sustainable tourism growth aligned with the UAE's vision for the future of global tourism. UAE-Africa Tourism...