Temperatures Up To 47°C, Muggy Nights And Afternoon Rain Forecast
The UAE faces a hot weekend from Friday 31 July to Sunday 2 August, with highs reaching 47°C. The NCM forecasts high humidity, dust, and afternoon showers in eastern regions.
Fuel Prices Are Announced For August
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Dubai Population Passes 4.58 Million By End Of 2025
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Abu Dhabi Supermarkets To Remove Junk Food From Checkouts And Store Entrances
Supermarkets across Abu Dhabi must remove high-fat, salt, and sugar snacks from checkouts, store entrances, and online pop-ups under new health rules taking effect on 1 January 2027.
Approved New Weight Loss Pill; Here's What We Know
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Day In The Life: Dr Tatjana Pavicic
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Why Is Obesity Rising In Dubai? Experts Explain The Causes And Solutions
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UAE Approves New Oral Pill For Obesity
The UAE has approved a new oral pill for chronic weight management. The pill is developed by global pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly.
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UAE Launches National Higher Education Award To Celebrate Academic Excellence
The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has officially launched a new national award to celebrate the institutions, teachers, and partners shaping the country's tertiary education sector.
Abu Dhabi Student Crowned UAE Arab Reading Challenge Champion
Grade 6 student Danah Adel Al Zarouni beat over 830,000 national entrants to claim the 10th Arab Reading Challenge crown at Dubai’s Expo City, advancing to the global grand finals.
KHDA Launches Mandatory 'Skills For Life' Initiative
Dubai’s KHDA introduces the 'Skills for Life' educational framework for the 2026-27 academic year, integrating financial literacy, digital safety, and wellness.
The Green Planet Dubai Relaunches Indoor Rainforest Summer Camp For Children
Dubai’s popular tropical bio-dome has announced the return of its four-day weekly summer camp, offering children aged 5 to 12 hands-on wildlife encounters, photography workshops and science experiments.
Isola Launches Weekday Lunch Menu At Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse
Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse Italian favourite Isola launches 'Pranzo all'Isola', a summer weekday set lunch menu, offering two and three-course coastal Italian dining options starting from Dhs 140.
MiMi Mei Fair Launches New Dinner Set Menu In Downtown Dubai
MiMi Mei Fair on Downtown Boulevard introduces a three-course dinner set menu for Dhs 228 per person.
Al Quoz Cafe Welcomes Morning Diners With French-Inspired Breakfast Menu
Cassette, the music and arts café in Al Quoz, offers a relaxed start to the day with a newly highlighted French-inspired breakfast menu featuring classic egg dishes, sweet crêpes, and house-made pastries.
Midweek Ladies' Night Comes To Above Eleven
Dubai's sky-high Nikkei hotspot Above Eleven is introducing a Wednesday evening ladies' night, featuring skyline views, live entertainment, and structured beverage packages.
Personal Loans In The UAE: Eligibility, Rules And Everything You Must Know
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SOCO, Dubai's New Gaming Hub Brings Families Together Through Smart, Playful Design
Majid Al Futtaim Entertainment has opened SOCO, a new social entertainment venue, at City Centre Mirdif.
Dubai Entrepreneur Expands Business Despite Regional Tensions
Dubai’s Faisal Al Mutairi turned his lifelong love of chilli into House of Habanero, a hot sauce concept bringing bold global flavours to the UAE.
This Eid Al Fitr, Stay 3 Nights For The Price Of 2 At This Luxury Property In Dubai
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Comedian Jimmy Carr To Perform At Dubai Opera In August
British comedian Jimmy Carr will perform two live shows at Dubai Opera on 29 August 2026 as part of his international 'Laughs Funny' tour. Tickets start at Dhs 250.
Nancy Ajram To Perform Live At Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena This October
Lebanese pop icon Nancy Ajram will return to Dubai for a major concert at the Coca-Cola Arena on 24 October 2026, bringing her signature hits to UAE fans.
One Piece Star Mackenyu Confirmed For Middle East Film And Comic Con 2026
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Dubai Comedy Festival 2026 Returns In October With Line-up Of International Headliners
The Dubai Comedy Festival returns for its seventh edition from 9 to 18 October 2026, featuring global acts including Mo Gilligan and Vir Das across iconic venues including Dubai Opera and Coca-Cola Arena.
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The Emirates Red Crescent has launched an Dhs 11.5 million 'Water Aid' initiative to protect outdoor workers from extreme summer heat across the UAE while expanding water access internationally.
Dubai’s RTA has completed targeted traffic upgrades along Ras Al Khor and Al Khail Road, adding lanes and improving key interchanges to reduce peak journey times by up to 20%.
Emirates has launched cryptocurrency payment options for UAE residents booking flights via its website and mobile app, partnering with Crypto.com to support Dubai’s D33 cashless economy initiative.
The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi has announced that the Frank Gehry-designed Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will officially open its doors on 11 December 2026, anchoring Saadiyat Cultural District
Dubai’s RTA expands its e-bike delivery operations across seven key districts, including JLT, Dubai Marina, and Downtown Dubai, following a successful pilot scheme.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation penalises 42 domestic worker agencies in the UAE for failing to refund employer fees within the required 14-day window.
Dubai Police now deliver recovered lost items directly to homes and workplaces across all seven UAE emirates. Residents can request doorstep delivery by calling 901, eliminating trips to police stations.
Dubai Municipality has opened a state-of-the-art integrated pet shelter in Warsan and launched a digital adoption platform to streamline animal welfare, rescue, and pet adoption across the emirate.
Dubai’s RTA has opened a new three-lane bridge linking Al Khail Road to Al Asayel Street, reducing journey times by 75% as the Oud Metha road development reaches 90% completion.
NCM forecasts humid conditions, morning fog risk, afternoon rain in eastern areas, and inland highs up to 48°C this week.
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