A Dubai-raised doctor explains how training across three countries opened his path to a US residency. Dr. Hasan Al-Ali, who grew up in Dubai, has secured a general surgery residency at the University of Central Florida/HCA Ocala. He reached the placement after completing medical training that spanned three countries. Dr. Al-Ali was born in Iraq … Read more
Qatar Airways is raising its daily Doha to Dubai flights from two to five this summer. Qatar Airways is increasing its flights between Doha and Dubai from two to five daily services. The Dubai Media Office shared the update, and the airline confirmed the expansion began on June 5, 2026. The route connects Hamad International … Read more
The UAE’s Naseej initiative aims to turn 220,000 tonnes of annual textile waste into an economic resource worth recovering. The UAE is gearing up to recycle more than 220,000 tonnes of textile waste every year and turn it into an economic resource. The plan sits at the center of a new national program called Naseej, … Read more
UAE doctors are urging travelers to arrange vaccinations weeks before summer trips rather than at the last minute. UAE doctors are warning residents not to leave travel vaccinations until the last minute as the summer travel season begins. Schools have broken for the holidays, and airports across the country are heading into one of their … Read more
Salam is the second southern white rhino calf born at Dubai Safari Park since 2024. Dubai Safari Park has welcomed a new southern white rhino calf. The male calf, named Salam, was born on March 1, 2026, to mother Olive. He weighed 73.5 kg at birth and is healthy under the care of the park’s … Read more
A Dubai-based compliance officer has won $1 million in the latest Dubai Duty Free draw. A 42-year-old compliance officer based in Dubai has won $1 million in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw, held Wednesday at Dubai International Airport. According to Khaleej Times, Gaurav Madaan won the prize in Millennium Millionaire Series 545 … Read more
An Abu Dhabi resident has won the Dh30-million Grand Prize in the UAE Lottery. An Abu Dhabi resident has won the Dh30-million Grand Prize in the UAE Lottery. The winner claimed the jackpot in the Lucky Day Draw held on May 27. According to Khaleej Times, the winner is Tayab Khan, a Nepalese resident based … Read more
Dubai will develop a smart medical visa for patients traveling to the emirate for treatment. Dubai will develop a smart medical visa and more seamless services for patients traveling to the emirate for treatment. The plan comes under a new agreement between the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs Dubai and the Dubai Health … Read more
A 17-year-old Dubai resident has become the youngest British climber to reach the summit of Mount Everest. A Dubai-based teenager has become the youngest Briton to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Gabriel Middleton climbed to the top of the world’s highest mountain and unfurled the UAE flag at the peak. According to Gulf News, … Read more
Abu Dhabi has frozen rent increases on all residential, commercial, and industrial properties until further notice. Abu Dhabi has placed a temporary freeze on all rent increases across the emirate. The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre, known as ADREC, announced the measure on its official social media channels on Tuesday, June 2. It took effect … Read more