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Barasti Dubai Is Closing After 30 Years — But This Isn’t Goodbye
Barasti Dubai will temporarily close in June 2026 after nearly three decades on the city’s coastline. The popular Dubai Marina venue is set...
Emirates Issues Travel Alert for Dubai Passengers After UAE Introduces New Ebola-Related Measures
Emirates is asking passengers travelling through Dubai to check the latest travel requirements before flying. The advisory comes after the UAE introduced precautionary...
Ras Al Khaimah Launches Its First Electric Bus With Free Rides on Upgraded Purple Route
Ras Al Khaimah has introduced its first electric public bus as part of the upgraded Purple Route launched on June 3. The route...
Dubai Schools to Get June 15 Holiday for Islamic New Year
Dubai schools, universities and early childhood centres will be closed on Monday, June 15, 2026, to mark the Islamic New Year 1448 AH....
Hamad Al Kaabi Appointed Director General of UAE Nuclear Regulator
The UAE has appointed Hamad Al Kaabi as the new Director General of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR). The appointment was...
UAE Wants 80% Less Waste in Landfills by 2031 — And Your Old Clothes Could Help
The UAE throws away around 220,000 tonnes of textiles every year, and most of it ends up in landfill. To tackle the issue,...
UAE Suspends New Visas for Nationals of 3 Ebola-Hit Countries
The UAE has temporarily suspended new visa issuances for nationals of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan due to...
UAE Launches Online National Pledge for Citizens and Residents
The UAE has launched a digital National Pledge that can be signed by both citizens and residents. The initiative, called “Pledge and Commitment”...
UAE Midday Break 2026 Returns to Protect Workers During Summer
As temperatures continue to climb across the country, the UAE has announced the return of its annual midday work ban. The UAE Midday...
ADNOC Extends UAE Pro League Partnership Until 2029
ADNOC and the UAE Pro League have officially extended their title sponsorship agreement for another three seasons, securing the partnership until 2029. The...
