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Breaking: UAE Approves First Licensed Oral Vitiligo Treatment for Eligible Patients
The UAE has approved a new use of RINVOQ (upadacitinib) for non-segmental vitiligo, making it the first country to license an oral treatment...
UAE Weather Forecast: Temperatures Could Hit 49°C as Rain and Fog Return This Week
The UAE is heading into a spell of unsettled summer weather, with temperatures expected to reach 49°C on Monday, August 17, according to...
Abu Dhabi Plants 14 Million Flowers and Opens 4 New Parks Across the City
What happened? Abu Dhabi City Municipality planted more than 14 million seasonal flowers and completed several park and green-space projects as part of...
UAE Drivers Can Remove 4 Black Points by Driving Safely on First School Day
UAE motorists can qualify to have four black points removed from their traffic records by registering for the Ministry of Interior’s Accident-Free Day...
Dubai’s Bus-On-Demand Service Just Got Bigger — Check the New Areas
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is expanding its Bus-On-Demand service to 20 areas, with Al Satwa, Al Quoz and Mirdif reported as...
UAE Residents Could Get Six-Day Break In March 2027
A potential six-day break could arrive around Eid Al Fitr in March 2027, but the final dates will depend on Ramadan’s length and...
Saudi Arabia Enters Global AI Investment Top 10 as Tech Workforce Reaches 426,000
Saudi Arabia has emerged as one of the world’s leading markets for private AI investment, with the Kingdom also expanding its data-centre infrastructure...
UAE Prophet’s Birthday 2026: Rabi Al Awwal Moon Sighted, August 28 Holiday Confirmed
The UAE has confirmed the start of Rabi Al Awwal 1448 AH after the crescent moon was sighted, making Friday, August 14, 2026,...
UAE Condemns Iranian Attack on Two ADNOC Vessels in Strait of Hormuz
What happened to the ADNOC vessels? The UAE has condemned an attack on two ADNOC-affiliated vessels while they were transiting the Strait of...
Road Closure at Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street and Maliha Street From August 16
A temporary road closure will begin on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at the intersection of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street and Maliha Street...
