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Islamic New Year
UAE holidays 2025: Will residents get a long weekend ahead of Islamic New Year?
Islamic New Year 1447 could potentially fall on a Friday late June, giving UAE residents a three-day break but exact dates hinge on the moon sighting
Khorfakkan
UAE beach closed to swimmers after oil found in sea
Khorfakkan Municipality in UAE said Al Zubarah Beach would be temporarily closed to swimmers after oil detected
Dubai Creek
Dubai completes $30m Creek wharf makeover
Dubai Municipality finishes $30m Creek wharf development project
abu dhabi airport
Abu Dhabi authorities bust smuggler who hid $1.4m of cocaine in his intestines
Cocaine smuggler thwarted at Zayed International Airport with AED5m of drugs hidden in body
Cybersecurity
UAE announces drone cybersecurity guidelines
UAE Cybersecurity Council develops guidelines for drone usage in the country
Bolt
Donald Trump’s $2tn Gulf tour; Dubai Golden visa for nurses; Etihad Rail announces UAE launch – 10 things you missed this week
Donald Trump visits Saudi, Qatar and UAE, Dubai offers golden visa for nurses, Etihad Rail launch plan and more top stories this week
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah
Saudi Arabia announces upcoming Umrah season calendar
Saudi Arabia will welcome foreign Umrah pilgrims from June 11
Charity organisation
ITP Media Group, Dubai Cares announce strategic five-year charity partnership
The five-year partnership will see ITP Media Group provide Dubai Cares with an annual financial contribution, along with in-kind advertising and public relations services to bolster awareness and fundraising initiatives
centi-millionaire
Dubai emerges as premier destination for global millionaire migration: Report
Dubai has secured its position through a combination of factors whilst legacy cities struggle
Dubai approves major initiatives to enhance quality of life
Dubai to spend community endowment funds to enhance quality of life for citizens
Dubai
Dubai hosts 4th edition of World Police Summit, welcomes global security leaders
Held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the three-day summit brings together over 300 speakers and security experts from more than 100 countries
Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA)
Abu Dhabi shuts down 5 restaurants and supermarket over health risks
Abu Dhabi authorities shut down restaurants and supermarket for failing to meet safety standards
Dubai
Dubai named world’s 4th smartest city
Dubai rises in global smart city rankings with positive results for healthcare, technology, culture and more
Free UAE Golden Visa
Dubai announces UAE golden visa for nurses
Dubai will give golden visas to long-serving nurses in the UAE
human development
UAE climbs human development rankings; life expectancy and education impress
UAE rated among world’s top countries for human development
Crown Prince of Dubai
Dubai Crown Prince visits Al Dhafra Air Base in Abu Dhabi, reviews UAE defence readiness
During the tour, the Crown Prince emphasised that the Armed Forces exemplify discipline and operational excellence across all units