Huda Ata

Special to Gulf News

Huda Ata is an independent writer based in the UAE.

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8 Lebanese hospitals blacklisted over terrorism links

Decision follows measures enforcing UN Security Council resolutions

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UAE opens public school registration for 2026–27

Ministry of Education urges early enrolment to ensure smooth start to school year

UAE opens public school registration for 2026–27 academic year

Three killed, three injured in multi-vehicle accident

The three victims were pronounced dead at the scene

The crash occurred earlier in the day, prompting an emergency response from rescue and medical teams.

New residency fees, conditions set for expat families

Kuwait reshapes family residency rules amid wider immigration overhauls

Kuwait grants extended family permits but tightens oversight on dependents

Six in ten cyberattacks start with stolen login details

Users are advised against storing sensitive passwords on unsecured devices

Stolen login credentials can lead to unauthorized transactions.

Romance scam: Man tricks woman online, fined Dh194,000

Court finds him liable for fraud after exploiting emotional relationship to take money

Abu Dhabi court rules he exploited an emotional online relationship to commit fraud

Insta recruitment scam: Woman ordered to pay Dh14,000

Man duped through Instagram advert promising domestic worker services

The court found that the woman had obtained the money through deception and was therefore obligated to repay it.

UAE schools tighten phone ban, warn of strict penalties

Schools warn phones on campus will be seized; repeat breaches risk year-end ban

No exceptions: Schools tighten rules on mobile phones to curb classroom distractions

Al Ain court cancels car sale over odometer fraud

Seller ordered to refund Dh95,000 after mileage tampering uncovered

Court ruled that car’s odometer was altered from 149,000km to 13,000km.

Rain, hail and cascading waterfalls on Jebel Jais wadis

Fog and flash floods prompt safety warnings across the Emirates

Rain expected across parts of the UAE as unsettled weather moves in on Sunday

UAE braces for rain: Showers and cloudy skies expected

Showers possible as cloud cover builds; daytime temperatures hover in the high 20s

Rain, clouds, and high humidity: UAE weather alert for Sunday

72-year-old Emirati competes at Masters Games

Zafranah Al Hosani uses sport to show age is no barrier to health or competition

Bowling at Abu Dhabi Masters, Zafranah Al Hosani champions women’s sport and wellbeing.

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