Layla Nasser

UAE weather disruption March 11-15: dust storms, rain, rough seas, flight delays. Safety tips for drivers, workers, residents. Prep guide inside.

Discover how UAE's creative community kept venues open and deepened artist networks during regional tensions. Resilience through collaboration.

Zayed Humanitarian Day on Ramadan 19 (March 8, 2026). Volunteer, donate to Gaza/Sudan relief, help distribute 40,000 UAE meals. Complete resident guide.

Kuwait airport drone strike closes airspace. 50+ daily cancellations, fuel costs rising. UAE travelers: verify flights daily, check insurance now.

Emirates operates 100+ limited Dubai flights as regional airspace partially reopens. Check booking status before traveling—essential updates for UAE residents.

UAE security photography bans carry fines up to AED 500,000. Learn restricted locations, misinformation penalties, and essential compliance rules for residents and visitors.

Discover the nine major films hitting UAE multiplexes during Eid Al Fitr 2026. Book early for premium showtimes at Dubai and Abu Dhabi cinemas.

NCM warns of severe weather Wednesday with heavy rain, dust storms, and rough seas. Plan ahead for flooding risks and travel delays across UAE emirates.

February 2026 brings the first winter Ramadan in 31 years to UAE residents. Discover how shorter fasts and moderate temperatures reshape the holy month for expatriates and families living in the Emirates.

New orforglipron pill for diabetes launches UAE mid-2026. No fasting required, better weight loss than Rybelsus. Expected pricing Dh550-1,465 monthly.

Air Arabia starts daily Sharjah-Rome service July 1 with fares 30-50% cheaper than Dubai alternatives. Direct flights, budget pricing, visa guide included.

Tadweer's Ramadan campaign connects cultural values to waste sorting, targeting 80% diversion rates by 2031 and recognizing 500 essential workers.

Dense fog blankets UAE Feb 26-Mar 2, causing flight delays at DXB, reduced visibility on major highways, and respiratory risks. Essential safety tips for residents.

Dubai's oldest building reopens 2026 after 5-year restoration. Experience 240 years of history through interactive galleries, rare archives, and digital storytelling.

Dubai RTA's Ramadan programme offers 8,000 free meals, iftar distribution, and appreciation campaigns for workers, drivers, and underprivileged families across the emirate.

NCM forecasts humid conditions with probable fog and mist across UAE coastal and internal areas through Wednesday. Motorists advised to exercise caution during early morning hours.

Discover UAE Spring Festival 2025: UNESCO-listed Lunar New Year events, hotel deals, traffic advisories & family workshops—your essential residents’ guide.

Dubai’s healthcare sector grew 8% in 2025, cutting wait times to under five days, boosting insurance and adding 5,300 jobs—see how residents benefit.

Experience free Al Jarab palm-weaving workshops, earn heritage volunteer hours, unlock SME grants and more at Sharjah Heritage Days 2024, running through 15 Feb.

Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation directs AED2 million in Zakat to 2,700 orphans, providing Ramadan food baskets, cash aid and workshops. Donate from AED50.

Ramadan starts Wednesday in the UAE: shorter work hours, off-peak toll relief, food price caps and new digital charity drives—see how daily life changes.

Dense pre-dawn fog in the UAE will cut highway speed limits and trigger flight delays and surge fares. UAE motorists should leave early and confirm flights between 1-10 am.

From 15 Sept 2026, flydubai adds two daily Dubai–Bangkok (DMK) flights, with fares under AED1,600, seamless Emirates codeshares and 40-tonne cargo capacity.

Dubai Health’s Cancer Fund pays up to 100 % of unpaid cancer treatment bills, welcomes Ramadan zakat donations and backs a new AED 750 m charity hospital—learn how to apply or contribute today.

Explore Khorfakkan’s Al Zubarah revival: free Monday heritage nights, AED150 pop-up stalls for home businesses, and surging visitor demand—plan your visit now.

From 15 Sept, flydubai & Emirates launch twice-daily non-stop Dubai to Bangkok flights. Earn Skywards miles and skip layovers—book your seat today.

Discover how five UAE heritage sites added to ICESCO’s list could boost tourism, unlock AED2M research grants, lift property values and tighten permit rules.

UAE buyers can now import bespoke furniture and lighting from Moscow in just 15 days at up to 18% savings. Learn how to snag unique pieces.

Experience Neo-Tokyo at Animenia Abu Dhabi this weekend at Manarat Al Saadiyat. Win AED400K in cosplay prizes, join free workshops and plan your visit.

Experience Lucy’s 3.2-million-year-old fossil at Abu Dhabi Natural History Museum until 23 Mar 2026. AED 30 entry includes 3D scans, VR tour; UAE school groups visit free.

Dubai International will handle 99.5M flyers by 2026. UAE residents should brace for peak crowds, faster AI security lanes and AED10–20 green surcharges.

Preview limited Saudi 100 resortwear at Dubai’s La Galleria, Bvlgari Resort until 14 Jan. UAE shoppers can give fit feedback and secure exclusive pieces.

Join Ataya Fair in Abu Dhabi to shop 154 Gulf brands with Dh100 entry funding global hospitals, schools and mobile clinics. Make every dirham count.

Experience female-led Gulf horror as Sarah Taibah’s Hoba opens in UAE cinemas from AED 45; stream on Shahid this spring and discover fresh Emirati crew roles.

Discover how the UAE’s 20-minute city plan cuts travel times, boosts property values and adds shaded streets for a cooler, eco-friendly urban lifestyle.