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Dh30m UAE Lottery: Jackpot numbers out – did you win?

Lucky Day Draw No. 260207: Residents hit big as grand prize rolls over

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Show host Chadi Khalaf at Lucky Day Draw No. 260207.

Abu Dhabi becomes global stage for Masters Games 2026

Historic first edition in the Middle East unites athletes across generations

Global sporting event highlights heritage sports, para-sports, and inclusive competition.

UAE schools ban sugary snacks, fizzy drinks on campus

Administrators link unhealthy snacks to poor focus and disruption

Parents urged to check lunchboxes as new restrictions take effect.

Ramadan countdown: 10 health tips UAE residents need

Your physical preparation now can shape your entire experience in holy month

Residents break their fast at the Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque, Dubai.

UAE welcomes US-Iran talks in Sultanate of Oman

UAE expresses its hope that these consultations will yield positive outcomes

A photograph shows copies of Iranian daily newspapers reporting on the first round of talks between Iran and the United States at a kiosk in Tehran on February 7, 2026.

UAE at centre of $100b Middle East food logistics boom

Middle East food logistics worth $67.1b in 2025, set to hit $100.6b by 2030

Food security is a long-term priority for the UAE. Jebel Ali Port handles approximately 73% of the UAE’s food and beverage trade by value.

Sheikh Mohammed to honour ‘Hope Makers’ winners

Distinguished group of hope makers to be honoured on February 15

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai.

UAE issues advisory for citizens amid storms in Spain

Storm Leonardo has forced thousands to evacuate homes in Spain and Portugal

Emergency personnel get ready to carry out a total evacuation of the town of Grazalema, southern Spain, on February 5, 2026, amid Storm Leonardo.

Will Ramadan be 29 or 30 days? How long is fasting?

Fasting hours are expected to reach a maximum of around 13 hours and 25 minutes

1. Ramadan timing explained: 29 or 30 days, fasting hours, and regional differences across the UAE

Who is exempt from Ramadan work hour cuts?

Operational demands mean some employees do not receive the two hour reduction

Faithful perform the prayers after Iftar on the first day of holy month of Ramadan at Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque (Blue Mosque) in Dubai.

Trending: Ramadan, visa scam, new customs rules & more

Here’s your roundup of the top trending stories making headlines this weekend

Here’s your roundup of the top trending stories making headlines this weekend

UAE: Airport retail driven by who flies, not how many

More travellers aren’t boosting sales – here’s what really drives profits

A scene inside Dubai Duty Free at Dubai International Airport. (For illustrative purposes)

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