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UAE residents get visa-free access to Montenegro

Foreign residents with three years' UAE residency can stay for up to 10 days

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UAE residents gain visa-free access to Montenegro under new rules

Hail, heavy rain and dusty whirlwind hit parts of UAE

Authorities urge caution as sandstorms, hail and low visibility grip parts of UAE

UAE weather update: Hail, dusty whirlwind hit Masafi as storms lash Sharjah, eastern region; visibility drops in Dubai

Think before posting your trip, UAE warns travellers

UAE cyber chief warns against live location sharing, public Wi-Fi and USB charging ports

What travellers need to know to stay safe from cyber threats

Dubai Sports Council launches Kabayan Basketball League

100 teams expected to compete across two Dubai venues

The league reflects the nation's commitment to supporting and uplifting the communities that call it home.

Dubai dance community mourns beloved teacher

Former Indian expatriate in UAE remembered for bringing generations onto the dance stage

For hundreds of Dubai families, Shajin Ratheendran wasn't just a dance teacher—he was family.

First Indian family-owned company registered in UAE

Move highlights drive to attract global family businesses and long-term investment

Sell Force International, part of the Dubai-based Raj Group, has been registered as the first Indian family-owned company to join the country's Unified Family Business Registry. The registration certificate was presented by Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism Minister, to Dr Mustafa Saasa, Chairman and Managing Director of the Raj Group of Companies.

Aryansh shines as UAE beat Jersey in high-scoring match

Aryansh featured in two crucial century partnerships during the chase

UAE's Aryansh Sharma plays a shot during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match between South Africa and United Arab Emirates at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on February 18, 2026.

Do you need a dehumidifier in the UAE right now?

Humidity rises overnight in the UAE. Here's when a dehumidifier is worth buying

If you've been spotting mould in the bathroom and on the walls around the house, a dehumidifier can help.

Philippine Embassy in UAE launches OPM playlist

The playlist celebrates the songs that carry Filipino stories, traditions, identity

The Filipino community in the UAE can access the OPM playlist through a QR code shared by the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi. Photo for illustrative purposes only

World's first AI judicial platform launched in UAE

AI initiative aims to streamline court procedures and government services

The platform is expected to streamline judicial procedures, improve operational efficiency and accelerate the delivery of legal services, supporting the UAE's broader digital transformation agenda and its ambition to become a global leader in AI-driven government services.

31 pet shops, nurseries shut over eco violations

16 businesses suspended, 104 referred for legal action over regulatory breaches

UAE closes 31 pet shops and nurseries over environmental violations

Inside the UAE's three UNESCO World Heritage Sites

From ancient oases to rare wildlife, how three UAE sites earned global protection

Faya Palaeolandscape in Sharjah added to UNESCO World Heritage List is seen through Mleiha Eye.

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