News and updates on what’s happening in Dubai. Announcements and important information about the emirate that the residents should be aware of. Here we share current events and advisories, as well as trends for your reference.
ABU DHABI, 28th February, 2026 (WAM) — The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced the temporary and partial closure of the UAE’s airspace as an exceptional precautionary measure, aimed at ensuring the safety of flights …
ABU DHABI, 28th February, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Defence announced that the UAE’s air defence systems have successfully intercepted a new wave of Iranian missiles launched toward the country. The ministry confirmed the …
ABU DHABI, 28th February, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has condemned and denounced in the strongest terms the blatant Iranian missile attacks that targeted the UAE and several brotherly nations in the region, considering …
ABU DHABI, 28th February, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced that the UAE today was subjected to a blatant attack involving Iranian ballistic missiles, noting that UAE air defence systems dealt with …
The Pag-IBIG Fund has achieved a historic milestone, declaring a record-breaking P64.34 billion in dividends for 2025. This marks the highest payout in the agency’s 45-year history, reflecting its strong financial performance and commitment to …
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has awarded the contract for Phase II of the Hessa Street Development, marking the next stage of a major road expansion project aimed at easing congestion across key residential districts. …
Abu Dhabi Police have reminded motorists about the automatic speed reduction system that is activated during unstable weather conditions across the emirate. The system, managed by the Safe City Administration, is triggered during rain, strong …
Dubai Municipality secured more than 100 local, regional and international awards in 2025, highlighting its performance across digital transformation, sustainability, infrastructure development and quality of life initiatives. The recognitions span key sectors including smart city …
Dubai Police have issued a renewed safety reminder to electric scooter riders: stay off jogging and sports tracks or face a Dh200 fine. In a public advisory shared on social media, authorities stressed that running …
The Sharjah Criminal Court has convicted 11 individuals in connection with a major robbery involving Dh600,000 stolen from a tax office employee. The court sentenced the primary group of defendants to three years in jail, …