Huda Ata

Special to Gulf News

Huda Ata is an independent writer based in the UAE.

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Sharjah bans all agricultural land leases, even farming

Sharjah warns that both landowners and tenants can face legal action for leasing farmland

Leasing itself is not permitted and is against the law. If leasing for agricultural purposes is prohibited, then the ban necessarily extends to all other purposes.

UAE has 49,000 People of Determination, 7 centres open

Dubai Courts provides 26 workers flexible hours as a national inclusion drive takes shape

UAE has 49,000 People of Determination as new national strategy takes shape

UAE to unite healthcare under one national system

Nearly 920,000 people have joined the genome programme, with personalised reports planned

The initiative would bring together the country's existing healthcare systems, forming part of a broader strategy to help people live longer, healthier lives.

When will paid parking begin in three Al Ain sectors?

Paid parking starts in Al Ain on October 26, covering 1,455 spaces in three urban sectors

The three sectors include designated parking spaces for People of Determination, as part of efforts to accommodate the needs of different groups.

House collapse kills three sisters, one soon to be wed

Three sisters aged 13, 15, and 19 died when a two-storey house collapsed in Assiut, Egypt

The victims were identified as Dina Gamal Basir, 19, Dalil Gamal Basir, 15, and Radwa Gamal Basir, 13.

13 killed and 30 injured in desert road bus-lorry crash

Ambulance crews rushed to the crash site near Dahshur as hospitals were put on high alert

The collision occurred at kilometre 55, near the Dahshur gate, before the entrance to the regional road in the direction of Giza governorate.

UAE could see up to 20 shooting stars an hour this week

Halley's Comet debris will light up UAE skies, but bright moonlight may limit the display

The celestial display is expected to peak overnight from Wednesday, October 21, into Thursday, October 22.

Khaled bin Mohamed to visit Greece for high-level talks

The visit will focus on shared priorities as the UAE and Greece mark five decades of ties

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince to begin official visit to Greece on Wednesday

Why Abu Dhabi Police are confiscating e-scooters

Police seized 9,237 scooters in 10 months while stepping up safety advice and enforcement

9,237 electric scooters had been confiscated for traffic violations during the first 10 months of 2026.

UAE Ministry issues warning over thunderstorms and hail

Motorists are advised to slow down and avoid wadis as unstable weather approaches the UAE

The ministry warned that unsettled conditions could bring rainfall of varying intensity, thunder, lightning and hail,

More rain expected in UAE as hail hits eastern emirates

Heavy rain battered the Sharjah-Kalba road as hail fell in Al Dhaid and Masafi on Tuesday

In Fujairah, rainwater was reported flowing through mountain streams in Maydaq, highlighting the effects of the downpours in the country's mountainous eastern areas.

Qatar Airways cuts Jeddah flights, suspends two routes

Flights to Riyadh and Dammam remain cancelled until October 24 as Jeddah services are cut.

The airline added that passengers can visit Qatar Airways website or use the App for bookings and for more flight information.

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