News
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.
UAE temporarily, partially closes airspace as exceptional precautionary measure
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....
UAE announces successful interception of new wave of Iranian missiles
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....
UAE condemns in strongest terms Iran’s blatant missile attacks targeting country, brotherly nations
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....
UAE announces successful interception of several Iranian missiles targeting country
ABU DHABI, 28th February, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced that the UAE today was subjected to a blatant attack involving Iranian....
Pag-IBIG Fund Announces 7.12% MP2 Dividend Rate, 6.62% for Regular Savings in 2025
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....
RTA Awards Phase II Contract for Hessa Street Upgrade
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....
Abu Dhabi Police Activates Speed Reduction System During Bad Weather
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....
Dubai Municipality Wins 100+ Global Awards
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....
Dubai Police: Dh200 Fine for E-Scooters on Jogging Tracks
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....
11 Suspects Jailed, Fined Dh100k Each Over Dh600,000 Heist in Sharjah
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....
