Local News

Stay updated with breaking local news from across Dubai and the UAE. Social Kandura covers government updates, city developments, traffic alerts, public holidays, and community stories that matter to residents and visitors alike.

DAZ Festival Al Ain
Local News

DAZ Festival Al Ain Is Ending Soon — Here’s Why It’s Worth the Drive

The DAZ Festival Al Ain is wrapping up this weekend, and if there’s one thing visitors are realising, it’s not the kind of...

UAE weather today
Local News

UAE Weather Today: Rain, Winds and Cloudy Skies Expected Across the Country

Residents across the UAE can expect a mix of rain, cloud cover, and breezy conditions today. According to the National Centre of Meteorology...

Dubai free parking initiative
Local News

Dubai Introduces ‘Spots for Shops’: Shop and Get Free Parking Across the City

Dubai motorists may soon find parking a little easier on the wallet. The city’s leading parking operator, Parkin Company, has rolled out a...

Dubai Police Launch Weekly ‘Ride With Police’ Cycling at Autodrome
Local News

Dubai Police Launch Weekly ‘Ride With Police’ Cycling at Autodrome

Something is refreshing about Dubai in the early evening—especially at Dubai Autodrome, where the hum of engines is replaced by the quiet rhythm...

Abu Dhabi Police filming while driving fine
Abu Dhabi Local News

Filming While Driving Can Cost Dh2,000 and Car Impound

Abu Dhabi Police have issued a fresh warning to motorists, urging them to stop filming while driving. The reminder comes as part of...

New Balance Local Legends Dubai
Local News

Dubai Hills Run to Support Maiz Tacos as Local Legends Returns This Weekend

There’s something different happening in Dubai’s run scene this weekend—and it’s not about pace or distance. On Saturday morning, residents will gather at...

Free co-working spaces in Dubai
Local News

Dubai Cafés Now Offer Free Co-Working Spaces With No Minimum Spend

Dubai’s café culture is evolving—and fast. In a city where working from cafés often comes with an unspoken rule to keep ordering, two...

elrow Dubai 2026
Local News

elrow Dubai 2026 Festival Rescheduled to October with Bigger Plans

Dubai’s party scene is already gearing up for the cooler months, and one of its most anticipated events is officially back on the...

Free curtains and blinds Dubai
Local News

Dubai Residents Can Get Free Curtains and Blinds with This New Community Initiative

Step into any home in Dubai, and one thing stands out instantly — the attention to detail. From floor-to-ceiling windows to carefully styled...

Arab Parliament Iran attacks ceasefire
Local News

Arab Parliament Condemns Iran’s Attacks Despite Ceasefire Deal

Arab Parliament Iran attacks ceasefire is once again in the spotlight as fresh developments unfold across the region. The Arab Parliament has strongly...