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Sharjah Police help young man break free from addiction

Mother’s urgent plea leads to swift intervention and a successful rehabilitation plan

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Illustrative image. Anti-Narcotics team guided young man through recovery after violent behaviour linked to drug use.

Clean UAE campaign brings fresh momentum to Sharjah

Nationwide initiative marks its 24th cycle with strong community turnout, renewed momentum

Community collected over a tonne of waste as the Clean UAE campaign continues its 24th cycle.

Winter City at Expo spreads Christmas cheer in Dubai

Expo City Dubai transforms into a festive haven with lights, shows, markets and family fun

Winter City at Expo transforms Expo City Dubai into a magical Christmas destination, offering families and visitors a festive escape filled with seasonal charm.

Unstable weather, rain and fog to continue in UAE

NCM forecasts deepening low-pressure system bringing clouds and scattered showers

According to the latest forecasts from the NCM, the UAEis entering a spell of unstable weather beginning Friday and lasting through December 19.

Father of 8 to clear Dh1m loan after $1m DDF raffle win

“Alhamdulillah!” His reaction after years of trying finally paid off in life-changing win

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How the GCC will soon link key cities by train

Key rail routes connecting Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain, explained

While Etihad Rail plans to launch passenger services in 2026, many Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states are already laying the groundwork for a broader regional railway network as part of the GCC Railway Project.

Sharjah father of 8 wins $1m Dubai Duty Free raffle

Belgian expat, father of two, also becomes dollar millionaire in latest DDF draws

Senior executives of DDF conduct the draws for series 525 and 526 on Wednesday.

UAE amends transplant law to permit non-human organs

Amendments set strict safety, testing and procedural rules, Dh2 million fines

UAE updates organ transplant law to permit use of animal-derived, manufactured organs

UAE enacts law to regulate veterinary medicines

New UAE law boosts control over veterinary pharmaceuticals

The law addresses an extensive array of materials, from veterinary biological compounds and injectable additives to raw ingredients, medical apparatus, veterinary-specific genetically modified organisms, as well as substances classified as controlled.

UAE schools to close early as Friday prayer time shifts

Dubai’s KHDA begins survey as schools await instructions from educational authorities

Students are likely to leave schools early on Fridays in view of the shift in prayer time from January 2, 2026. Photo used for illustrative purposes.

Once a smoker, British dad in Dubai sets 3 Gulf records

Evren Ozka completes ultra-endurance runs across Qatar, Bahrain, UAE in a month

Once overweight smoker, British dad in Dubai smashes three Gulf running records

Indian man hits Big Ticket prize after 10-year wait

Father strikes luck after daughter picks winning ticket, securing his first win

Big Ticket hosts Richard and Bouchra with Amit Tiwari aboard a yacht at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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