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Mid-Air emergency forces Emirates flight to land in Edinburgh amid bad weather / Image: file What was supposed to be a routine eight-hour journey from the sun-drenched runways of Dubai to the historic city of Newcastle turned into a dramatic aerial battle on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. As Emirates Flight EK35 approached Northern England, it…
Dubai to Build World’s First “Gold Street” Inside a New Global Gold District All that glitters is not gold but in Dubai it may soon be as the UAE emirate has announced plans to build what it calls the world’s first Gold Street, which will be constructed using gold elements in the heart of a…
Saudi Arabia and Poland sign diplomatic visa exemption agreement/Image: SPA Saudi Arabia and Poland took a step towards deeper diplomatic engagement during high-level talks in Warsaw, where discussions on bilateral cooperation and global security culminated in a new agreement easing official travel between the two countries.Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan…
The UAE will host a week-long nationwide festival celebrating decades of cultural ties with Kuwait/Representative Image A shared history built on trust, cooperation and people-to-people bonds will take centre stage next week as the UAE launches a nationwide celebration honouring its close relationship with Kuwait. From illuminated landmarks and cultural showcases to high-level forums and…
Gulfood 2026: The year Dubai outgrew a single venue / Image: File For the first time in its 31-year history, Gulfood 2026 has outgrown its traditional home. Opening today, January 26, the world’s largest annual food and beverage sourcing event is operating simultaneously across two iconic locations: the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and the…
UAE Authority and Malaysia’s Anti-Corruption Commission signed an MoU in Abu Dhabi to strengthen cooperation/Image: WAM The United Arab Emirates and Malaysia took a key step in Abu Dhabi, formalising closer coordination on accountability and integrity. The focus was clear from the outset: tackling corruption through collaboration, shared expertise, and stronger governance practices.As part of…
Kuwait Municipality enforces strict billboard lighting rules as inspectors monitor brightness along busy highways nationwide/Representative Image Kuwait Municipality has confirmed it is moving to strictly enforce Interior Ministry regulations governing billboard lighting, with a renewed focus on safety along highways and in public areas. The move targets electronic advertisements that exceed permitted brightness levels or…
Coldest Morning Alert: UAE Temperature Drops to 5.8°C as Unsettled Weather Takes Over The United Arab Emirates is gearing up for a spell of unsettled winter weather that is expected to bring clouds, light rain, gusty winds and even blowing dust over the coming days, a marked shift from the typically dry winter skies residents…
Dubai Police issued a warning after a woman lost Dh10,000 to a fake recruitment scam/Representative Image Dubai Police have issued a fresh warning after a woman in the emirate lost Dh10,000 to a fake domestic worker recruitment office promoted on social media, highlighting how quickly online scams can escalate once initial contact is made. Authorities…
Marcus Fakana died in a crash just three months after being freed from a Dubai prison/ Image: X A driver has admitted causing the death of Marcus Fakana, the British teenager whose imprisonment in Dubai drew international attention, after a police pursuit ended in a fatal crash in north London. The guilty plea comes just…
