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Free entry to Sharjah museums for Museum Day

Workshops, exhibitions and cultural events to run across Sharjah from May 15-18

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Visitors enjoy Sharjah Museum Day celebrations and exhibitions

UAE foils bid to smuggle drugs in intestines

100 cocaine capsules hidden inside his body

UAE foils cocaine smuggling attempt at Zayed International Airport

How this chef designed his sweet success in the UAE

Filipino expat builds a thriving name in the UAE through talent for turning sugar into art

Dubai-based Filipino head chef Michael Segundo

Dhu Al Hijjah likely to begin on May 18, Eid on May 27

First day of Eid Al Dha falls on 10th day of Dhu Al Hijjah

Sharjah astronomers project May 27, 2026, as first day of Eid Al Adha

What doctors say about UAE's newly approved Baxfendy

Experts say the treatment could benefit patients with resistant high blood pressure

UAE doctors say the treatment reinforces the UAE’s push for healthcare innovation

The Gulf’s next higher education challenge

Next phase of education will depend more on local capability and meaningful outcomes

A university’s strength lies not only in the standing of its partners, but in the depth of its own academic community, the flexibility of its teaching model, and the clarity of its sense of purpose.

War risk cover expands for UAE homes and cars

Orient Insurance adds protection for cargo, homes and cars against war-linked risks

UAE residents can now get war risk cover for homes, cars and cargo

How Indonesian expat turns uncertainty to second chance

From Emirates crew to Dubai entrepreneur, her journey shows resilience, reinvention, grit

Dubai-based Indonesian expat Sylvana Sari

Weather: Temperatures to ease slightly through Monday

Mountainous areas expected to record 28°C and 34°C

The conditions would be accompanied by an extension of an upper-air high-pressure system, bringing generally fair weather across the country, with temperatures easing slightly over the coming days.

Major UAE law changes: Legal adulthood lowered to 18

The law takes effect next month, overhauling age limits and expat asset rules

The UAE is set to amend its Civil Transactions Law, with proposed changes affecting legal age, contracts, compensation and expat assets.

UAE urges diplomacy as path to peace and stability

Remarks come as Trump visits China amid regional tensions

Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President

Leroy Fer on a new era at Gulf United FC

The former Premier League star led the Dubai club to a win in their impressive new home

Leroy Fer joined Gulf United last summer

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