Real Madrid and Bayern Munich headline a 32-team field as the ninth Dubai Intercontinental Cup for Under-13 Football begins on Thursday. The four-day event runs from February 12 to 15 with support from the Dubai Sports Council. Organisers call it…
The UAE Central Bank has clarified how Nafis incentives are treated in retail banking. The support is a government tool to encourage Emiratis to work in the private sector. However, it is time-limited and conditional. It cannot be counted as…
Retailers in the UAE face penalties of up to Dh100,000 if they breach Ramadan price controls on essential goods. The Ministry of Economy and Tourism (MoET) confirmed a scale of actions, from written warnings and short deadlines to fix breaches,…
The United Arab Emirates has confirmed shorter public-sector hours for Ramadan. Employees at ministries and federal entities will work 9:00–14:30 from Monday to Thursday, and 9:00–12:00 on Fridays. What has been decided The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (Federal…
Alex Eala’s singles run at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open ended on Thursday night. The 20-year-old Filipino fell 3-6, 3-6 to World No. 11 Ekaterina Alexandrova in a straight-sets quarter-final. Alex Eala Abu Dhabi Open: key moments Alexandrova struck early.…
Aniline Studio will unveil its new anime project, Glitch World, at the Art in Space gallery in Downtown Dubai from January 24 to 30. The opening day targets core anime fans, who will get first access to the creator’s concept,…
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met leaders and heads of delegations on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit (WGS) in Dubai. Discussions focused on economic ties, investment, and practical cooperation. He also presented the Most Reformed Government…
Formula 1 enters a reset year. Teams are finalising 2026 cars while Abu Dhabi prepares to close the season again in December. New power-unit rules and a lighter, more agile chassis aim to change the racing. Meanwhile, attendance and tourism…
Dubai’s new art season opens with a dense line-up across museums, galleries, and heritage districts. Big shows carry over from winter, fresh openings arrive in Al Quoz, and a wave of visiting galleries prepares for March. The city’s calendar blends…
The UAE is sharpening its youth-skills agenda in early 2026. New tools measure the quality of Emiratisation in the private sector, while practical training channels expand for students and fresh graduates. The message is consistent: build job-ready skills, then match…
