Huda Ata

Special to Gulf News

Huda Ata is an independent writer based in the UAE.

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IRGC: $40k reward for killing, capturing US soldiers

From diesel bans to Tether probes, war jitters ripple through world markets

Trump rejects Iran truce as US presses Lebanon on Hezbollah funding, Saudi-US stress Hormuz security

Husband assault leaves wife with fractured front teeth

Court says final criminal conviction established the assault and husband’s responsibility

The woman had filed a lawsuit against her husband, an African national, seeking Dh100,000 in compensation for material, psychological, physical and cosmetic harm resulting from the assault.

Dubai population rises by 226,885 in first nine months

Emirate’s population reached 4.807 million by midday Monday, official figures show

Dubai population rises by 226,885 since start of 2026

750 Dubai Government jobs on offer for Emiratis

RTA offers 215 jobs, while Dubai Municipality lists 73 vacancies across several fields

Ru’ya 2026 runs from September 28 to 30 under the theme “Ready for What’s Next? The Future of Work” and brings together more than 150 employers across more than 23 sectors.

Morocco names its first-ever woman prime minister

PAM leader tasked with forming a government after her party won 97 seats in September vote

El Mansouri leads the Authenticity and Modernity Party, known by its French acronym PAM, which emerged as the largest party in the 395-seat House of Representatives.

Sovereign decisions are states' inherent right: Gargash

Gargash says sovereign decisions should reflect national interests and circumstances

“The UAE embodies an established model of independent decision-making and steadfast positions,” Gargash says.

Ajman launches new rules for bachelor, shared housing

Pilot covers five priority areas and sets rules for bachelor and shared accommodation

The announcement came during a workshop organised by the department for property companies operating in Ajman.

Sharjah sets up panel to tackle housing violations

New committee will coordinate inspections and enforcement across government entities

Sharjah sets up new committee to combat illegal residential practices

UAE warns over AI images of national symbols

Images or videos featuring national symbols or public figures require official approval

The authority said that AI use would constitute a violation of the UAE’s media content standards.

Mansour bin Zayed meets Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh

Talks focus on bilateral relations and the latest developments across the region

Mansour bin Zayed meets Saudi Crown Prince in Riyadh

Will Saudi, Oman thunderstorms affect UAE weather?

Saudi Arabia forecasts rain across several regions through the end of the week

NCM is monitoring the possibility of rain in eastern areas before conditions turn mostly fair to partly cloudy through Friday.

UAE President receives Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu

The two sides discussed UAE-Israel relations and ways to strengthen and develop them

UAE President receives Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

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