The Authority has cautioned citizens, residents, and visitors against responding to misleading advertisements from unauthorised offices or companies
Culture & Society
Dubai
Dubai Reef project deploys 3,660 modules with 20,000 planned by 2027
New underwater footage from the Dubai Reef site reveals fish populations and habitats developing around the reef modules
Saudi Arabia
Saudi ZATCA seize over 69,000 Captagon pills in twin airport busts: Report
ZATCA stated that the operations demonstrate its commitment to strengthening customs control at all Saudi ports
Dubai
Dubai Police extradite two international crime suspects to France in 2025
Dubai Police stated that the wanted individuals have been handed over to French authorities as part of their ongoing efforts to combat crime under the Ministry of Interior
Ajman
Ajman air quality index reaches 96.19% in first half of 2025
The figure represents progress towards the Ajman Vision 2030 objectives to promote environmental sustainability
Anti-Fraud Centre at the General Department of Criminal Investigation
Dubai Police arrest cybercrime gang behind fake investment schemes on social media
The investigation began after police received reports from victims who had been contacted by the gang through phone calls
Sharjah Police
Sharjah Police bust massive drug network operating Between Canada, Spain, UAE
The investigation began when Sharjah Police observed an Arab individual repeatedly entering the UAE with his family
UAE cabinet
UAE holidays 2026: Expected dates for long weekends revealed
The official calendar marking the important days will be revealed by the UAE Cabinet
AI
UAE executives trust AI to take lead on pay rises, recruitment and even personal health
80 per cent of UAE business leaders trust AI to handle critical decisions
Prophet Mohammed (PBUH)
UAE holidays 2025: Is there another long weekend in September? Expected dates revealed
Official confirmation of the long weekend will come closer to the date, based on lunar observations
Kuwait
Kuwait launches new online visa portal for tourists, families, and business visitors
New e-visa platform simplifies entry to Kuwait for four major visa categories
Emiratis
UAE marriage laws: Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed announces new leave policy
Employees may use marriage leave in Dubai at any time, either continuously or intermittently, within one year from the date of concluding the marriage contract
AI
Dubai launches world’s first human–machine collaboration classification for content transparency
New global icon system approved by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed helps distinguish between human and AI contributions in research, publishing, and creative work
Dubai law
Dubai updates dispute resolution and conciliation law
New Dubai law replaces 10 articles of the 2021 legislation, clarifies mandatory and exempt conciliation cases, and outlines procedures for dispute settlements
Saudi businesses
Saudi youth own over 474,000 businesses as app design, gaming and AI boom
Young people in Saudi Arabia own more than 470,000 businesses
Mental health
UAE ranks among world’s top 20 for mental health in over-55s, but younger adults face growing wellbeing crisis: report
The UAE recorded one of the world’s highest mental health scores for adults aged over 55, according to the 2024 Mental State of the World Report
Saudi female drivers
Uber launches ‘Women Drivers’ feature in Saudi Arabia
Seven years after female driving ban was lifted in Saudi Arabia, Uber unveils a new option allowing women to book rides exclusively with female drivers