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How to renew your UAE driving licence in 10 minutes

Automation and smart initiatives have streamlined the process for driving licence holders 1 of 25 Image Credit: 2 of 25 Image Credit: 3 of 25 Image Credit: 4 of 25 What is the validity of a driving licence?Image Credit: 5 of 25 Image Credit: 6 of 25 Step 1 – Get...

Dubai plans record $18.1 billion budget for 2020

Dubai expects revenues to rise sharply next year as it hosts Expo 2020, the global six-month trade fair set to open on October 20. Dubai unveiled a 2020 budget on Sunday projecting record spend of $18.1 billion, up 17 percent...

Danish Expo 2020 pavilion to go ahead, despite no gov’t funding

Danish Business Pavilion has raised the bulk of the money from Danish SMEs based in the region Denmark’s pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai could be completely funded by private investment after the new Danish government was forced to pull its...

Belarus to unveil 4D bioprinter at Expo 2020 Dubai

Belarusian scientists will present a printer which can reproduce live cells Belarus is planning to unveil a 4D bioprinter as part of its pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, according to a report by the Belarusian Telegraph Agency (BelTA), the country’s official news...

Emirates Literature fest begins today in Dubai

All events will be held at the InterContinental, Dubai Festival City. This year's Emirates Airline Festival of Literature is set to begin today in Dubai, featuring 206 authors from 43 countries, on top of a strong contingent of home-grown talent...

Pakistani singer Atif Aslam to perform in Dubai this weekend

The singer will perform from 9pm on February 7, 2020. Iconic Pakistani singer and actor Atif Aslam will bring his award-winning belters to Global Village's Main Stage area, at the world's leading multicultural Festival Park. Playing live at the Global Village,...

Dubai Cares invites residents to Walk for Education

The three-kilometre walk campaign will be held on February 14 at Dubai Creek Park. The Dubai Cares announced the its annual edition of its Walk for Education initiative will be held on February 14, 2020 at Dubai Creek Park. The event encourages...

Dubai traveller caught with heroin hidden in tea bags at airport

'We opened the tea bags and found another bag in which there was heroin' A 21-year-old man has stood trial at the Dubai Court of First Instance after being caught with more than 1kg of heroin - hidden in bags...

One-year-old Indian baby wins $1m at Dubai Duty Free raffle

Probably the youngest winner of the DDF raffle. A one-year-old baby boy, Mohamed Salah, joined the long list of Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaires on Tuesday. The ticket was purchased in his name by his father Ramees Rahman, a 31-year-old resident...

DSF 2020 Final Sale: Gulf News is at the mall to reveal what exactly is on sale

We tell you whether you should head down to the DSF Sale HIGHLIGHTS Main takeaways: Yes some items are 90 per cent off but most things are 40 to 70 per cent off The malls start to get so crowded from...

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UAE Cabinet Sets New Administrative Penalties for Non‑Muslim Worship Sites

The UAE Cabinet issued Resolution No. 172, introducing administrative penalties for non‑Muslim worship sites that violate the 2023 federal law. The measure details reporting, suspension, training and appeal processes.

US Strikes Iranian Sirik Tower, Iran Hits Bahrain Radar in Retaliation

The United States targeted a communications tower on Iran’s Sirik island with MQ‑1 drones. Iran responded by destroying a US‑installed radar on Bahrain’s island. Both sides claim drone involvement.

Microsoft 365 outage disrupts Outlook, Teams, and Copilot worldwide for over 12 hours

A server fault halted Microsoft 365 services for more than half a day, impacting email, collaboration and AI tools across continents. Companies from airlines to stock exchanges reported delays and workarounds.

Bahrain “Marahi 2026” Draws Massive Crowds, Highlights Local Agri‑Food Investment

The fourth day of Bahrain’s Marahi 2026 fair attracted thousands of families, school groups and investors. Officials praised the event as a key platform for boosting local agriculture and animal husbandry.

Fujairah Road Collisions Kill 14, Injure 30 on Sheikh Khalifa Road

A pair of collisions on Sheikh Khalifa Road in Fujairah claimed 14 lives and left 30 people wounded. Victims included nationals from the UAE, India, Oman, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan and Brazil.