The operation underscored Dubai Customs’ strategic approach to border security, which integrates advanced technologies, skilled personnel, and proactive strategies
Culture & Society
Cybersecurity
UAE thwarts 634 cyberattacks
UAE Cybersecurity Council blocks 634 attacks on government and private entities
CEO
Saudi CEOs confident of growth in 2025
CEOs in Saudi Arabia optimistic of future powered by AI, workforce expansion and investment diversification
Dubai
Dubai Courts launch 2025-2029 strategic plan to boost global judicial standing
The plan aims to drive innovation within Dubai’s judicial system and enhance its global standing
Eid
Oman announces Eid Al Fitr 2025 holiday
Oman announces holidays for public and private sector to mark Eid Al Fitr 2025
border regulations
Saudi Arabia arrested over 25,100 last week in residency and labour operations
Saudi Arabia announces more than 25,100 arrests in a single week as it clamps down on residency, labour and security breaches
The UAE Lottery
UAE Lottery results: Check winning numbers for $27m grand prize draw on March 22
Check your tickets to see if you have won $27m grand prize in the UAE Lottery on Saturday, March 22
Dubai police
Dubai Police arrest fake Umrah and Hajj visa scam gang
Dubai Police arrest fraudsters promoting fraudsters promoting fake Umrah and Hajj visas online
Dubai royal family
Dubai Royal baby: Sheikh Hamdan announces 4th child
Dubai’s Sheikh Hamdan announces birth of baby daughter and reveals name
happiness
UAE named happiest Arab country
UAE passed UK, US and France in 2025 World Happiness Report
anti-begging
Dubai Police arrest 127 beggars during Ramadan
Dubai Police arrest beggars with $13,600 in their possession
Agriculture
Saudi Arabia cracks egg production with 8bn output and 100% self-sufficiency
Saudi Arabia produced 8bn eggs last year in significant boost for food security
Al Fardan Exchange
UAE announces Eid holiday; Dubai Metro station renamed; $1m real estate saving guide; New free zone rules – 10 things you missed this week
UAE Eid holiday dates, Dubai Metro station renamed, real estate analysis, free zone rules updated and more top news stories this week
National Center of Meteorology (NCM)
UAE weather: Rain forecast with ‘very rough’ seas
UAE weather forecasters share details of rain and very rough seas over weekend
Dubai
Dubai announces $75m bonus for employees
Dubai Government approves $75m bonus for civilian employees
Emirati pension
UAE announces end-of-service benefit rule for mothers
General Pension and Social Security Authority confirms payment rules for mothers in the UAE
