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UAE Schools Tighten Rules for Reporting Student Sick Leave

Schools are requiring official digital medical certificates for sickness-related absences instead of accepting informal WhatsApp messages from parents, tightening attendance and health documentation.
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UAE Warns Drivers of Automatic Dh400 Tailgating Fines

Traffic authorities have reminded motorists that smart highway cameras can automatically detect unsafe following distances and issue Dh400 penalties for tailgating violations.

Dubai Court Orders Company to Repay Insurer Dh1.7 Million After Warehouse Fire

A Dubai court ordered a company to reimburse its insurer Dh1.7 million following a warehouse fire, holding the business financially responsible for the covered losses.

Dubai Names Al Saleh Acting Head of Ruler’s Court

Dubai has appointed Al Saleh as acting head of the Ruler’s Court, placing the official in charge of the institution’s administrative operations and initiatives.

UAE Credit Card Customers Face Annual Fees of Up to Dh500 as Waivers Expire

Some bank customers are being charged annual credit-card fees of as much as Dh500 after promotional fee exemptions ended, prompting complaints over the level of advance notice.

Global Village and Dubai Police Warn of Fake Ticket and VIP Package Scams

Authorities are warning consumers about fraudulent websites and social-media accounts selling counterfeit Global Village tickets and VIP packages ahead of the attraction’s new s...

Dubai Police Recover Dh190,000 Within Minutes After Theft

Police officers using e-scooters arrested three suspects and recovered Dh190,000 in stolen cash within four minutes of a reported theft, highlighting the use of rapid-response p...

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Introduces Tourist Entry Fees

Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque has introduced charges for general tourist visits and guided tours while continuing to provide free access for worshippers.

Dubai Mallathon Draws 160,000 Participants

Dubai Mallathon recorded 160,000 participants during its 2026 indoor fitness campaign, bringing residents and visitors into shopping centres for organised summer exercise activi...

Sharjah Booksellers Conference Draws 912 Publishers From 99 Countries

The fifth Sharjah Booksellers Conference opened at Expo Centre Sharjah with publishers and industry representatives from 99 countries attending the international gathering.

Thousands Queue Across UAE for Apple’s iPhone 18 Launch

Large crowds formed at Apple stores and shopping centres including Dubai Mall as the iPhone 18 series went on sale across the Emirates.

Ellington Properties and ADCB Launch New Dubai Home-Financing Products

Ellington Properties and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank have introduced mortgage products aimed at buyers in Dubai’s off-plan residential market.
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