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One more UAE beach closed: Check full list and reasons

Dozens of beaches and coastal facilities shut to swimming, water activities by visitors

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Dibba Al Hisn Beach in Sharjah was temporarily closed for maintenance and upgrades on Tuesday, October 27

UAE beach closures and mystery smell: What to know now

All the updates after UAE authorities linked odours to tanker spill and closed beaches

UAE’s massive beach clean-up after oil spill concerns and mystery smell: All you need to know

UAE: How to stay safe during coldest days of Al Shabt

Warm clothes, hot water not enough? Doctors share key safety tips for vulnerable groups

26 days of Al Shabt started on January 15, following early winter Murabba’aniya. The coldest stretch of winter 2026 is expected to end on February 10.

Unified Friday prayer timing takes effect today in UAE

Move aims to standardise worship and ease community planning

New sermon schedule takes effect from first Friday of 2026 across all emirates.

10 UAE projects that will improve quality of life

From easier drives to quick transport options, here's what's happening

The Emaar Properties Station on the Dubai Metro Blue Line.

UAE: Tributes for ex-radio presenter who died in Kerala

Famous media personality dies in Kerala, leaving Malayali media fraternity in grief

For many Malayalis in the UAE, Sanal Potty will always remain the unforgettable voice of one of the first Malayalam radio channels.

Tributes flow as Indian school principal dies in Kerala

Teachers, students and staff honour veteran principal Elizabeth Cherian

‘Like a mother’: Tributes flow as principal of UAE school passes away in Kerala

UAE: Indian school principal Elizabeth Cherian dies

She was instrumental in developing English Private School in Umm Al Quwain

UAE: Veteran Indian school principal Elizabeth Cherian passes away in Kerala at 73

Work begins on Dh750 million Emirates Road upgrade

Two-year project to add lanes, new bridges and service roads for smoother travel

File photo. Once complete, the road will handle up to 9,000 vehicles per hour — a 65 per cent increase in capacity.

Triplets born naturally in Dubai to Pakistani mom of 5

Sohailla’s babies were born early at 33 weeks gestation

Miracle triplets born naturally in Dubai to 42-year-old Pakistani mom of five

Dubai, UAQ schools finalists in global school awards

Institutions competing in community, environment, innovation categories

Three schools from the UAE have been named top 10 finalists for the World’s Best School Prizes 2025.

Major changes in UAE birth, death registration services

Changes in entity of registration, procedures and service fees explained

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