UAE braces for rain early next week

Scattered rain and dust storms as summer heat continues until August 3

Chance of rain returns as temperatures soar to 48°C

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Dubai public transport records 348 million riders in H1

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Hamdan bin Mohammed approves formation of Supervisory Committee for Initiatives under ‘Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum Family Programme’

local news

UAE Attorney-General hosts government delegation to review Public Prosecution's role in criminal justice, digital transformation

Business

UAE Capital Market Authority abolishes 15 fees following comprehensive review of fee framework

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UAE President welcomed by Serbian President upon arrival in Serbia on working visit

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  Treasury Sukuk & Bonds auctions attract AED 4.83billion in bids
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  Rulers of Emirates congratulate King of Morocco on Throne Day
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  UAE reaffirms commitment to combating human trafficking: Minister of Justice
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  UAE strongly condemns renewed hostile attacks attempting to target oil facilities in Saudi Arabia

Business

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  Emirates NBD to acquire retail banking business of HSBC Egypt
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  AI underpins future of smart, sustainable cities: Saeed Al Tayer
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  Federal Tax Authority, Dubai Police seize 3.5 million non-compliant excise goods packages
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  GWI report shows wellness as new baseline for Dubai luxury real estate

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  Oil prices rise as Brent climbs above $90 per barrel
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  US dollar weakens against major currencies
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  Khalifa Fund participates in AgenticVerse Programme to develop youth skills in AI
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  Sharjah Business Women Council launches AED3.6 million initiative for 1,000 e-commerce stores
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  Emirates Engineering launches Material Futures Studio
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  ADCMC enhances readiness of Abu Dhabi’s personnel through specialised training programmes
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  Federal Tax Authority wins SAP Global Innovation Award
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  TAQA Group successfully issues $750 million Blue Bond

local news

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Dubai unveils ‘Al Freej Gardener’ digital community platform to regulate home gardening, landscaping services

Arab Podcast Programme concludes third edition with four specialised workshops

Hatta Mountain Conservation Reserve showcases unique biodiversity, sustainable environmental protection efforts

Inaugural Al Wathba Dates festival opens tomorrow

‘Jaheziya’ launches programme to enhance response efficiency, specialised training

DEWA Women’s Committee organised 15 events in first half of 2026

Ajman’s Department of Tourism, Culture and Media, Protocol Department partner to strengthen emirate's cultural identity

Dubai Future Foundation, Oxa launch Autonomous Logistics Future Lab

Zayed Authority for People of Determination launches summer campaign

Khalid Bin Sultan Al Qasimi Foundation protects 22,000 children from human trafficking risks

Abdulla Al Hamed discusses digital safety with TikTok in London

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City – Ajman (SKMCA) Receives International Centre of Excellence (CoE) Recognition from Australian Council on Healthcare Standards International (ACHS)

Lifestyle

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  Burjeel opens Al Ain’s first integrated Urgent Care Centre at day surgery facility
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  EDE approves Lipfendra for high cholesterol, making UAE second globally to authorise drug
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  Family Care Authority reaffirms commitment to combating human trafficking
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  Shurooq launches seven-week community summer programme
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  Dubai Investments increases ownership in Clemenceau Medical Centre Dubai to 100%

World

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  Bahraini, Jordanian Kings discuss de-escalation efforts, condemn Iranian attacks
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  Austria records hottest July temperature as heatwave damage reaches €1.4 billion
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  Korea, Argentina agree to enhance cooperation on critical minerals
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  Trump to cancel strikes on Iran pending rapid deal
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  Bahrain strengthens intellectual property system with Locarno accession

Public figures

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  Bodour Al Qasimi calls for publishers to put literacy at heart of AI era at IPA World Congress
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  Safeguarding human dignity core UAE principle, says Jawaher Al Qasimi
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  Inspiring Tomorrow's Leaders: Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej Launches her First Virtual Mentorship and Leadership Platform

EDITOR'S PICKS

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  We need AI to make government more human, not less

  Yasir Al Naqbi

Articles

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  How a national card scheme quietly rewires UAE’s payments backbone
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  Four pillars of trusted innovation to secure the UAE’s digital future

  Dr Aleksandar Valjarevic
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  Ever-smarter AI ‘breaks out’ in test while this simple human can't even manage his passwords

  Mark Thompson

Sport

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  Sharjah Chess Club concludes ‘A Holiday Reimagined 2026’ programme
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  Sharjah Chess Club concludes ‘A Holiday Reimagined 2026’ programme
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  Abu Dhabi to host 6th Spartan World Championship in Al Wathba Desert
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  Gianni Infantino slams World Cup critics for 'spreading hate'

culture

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  Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority pavilion at Sheikh Zayed Summer Festival promotes national identity
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  Fifth Arab Poetry Forum in Mali brings leading poets to Bamako
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  Dubai International Holy Quran Award receives record 12,000 entries from 120 countries

Panorama

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  Climate disasters put pressure on Europe's insurance systems
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  Microsoft launches its first cybersecurity model
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  China’s Moonshot releases breakthrough AI model for free download

Travel

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  flydubai strengthens operations in Italy with increased frequency to Naples, Milan
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  DAE completes $9.0 billion acquisition of Macquarie AirFinance
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  Korea’s foreign tourist arrivals top 10 million in H1

Caricatures and Pictures

Green Earthing

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  Earth Hour
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  Omicron battle
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  An updated Green List of countries, regions and territories from where individuals can...
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  World Press Photo of the Year 2021
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Videos

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