The UAE is hoping for a breakthrough in negotiations between Iran and the US while being prepared for the worst, a senior official said on Sunday, following threats of a resumption of the Middle East war.
"We're hoping that there is a diplomatic breakthrough," diplomatic adviser to the UAE president Anwar Gargash said during a conference in Manama.
"It is not the interest of the region to go through another round... But I think we're also, as we've shown before, braced for the worst."
Following a visit to Tehran this week by a Qatari delegation, Iran has dispatched envoys to the Gulf country to continue consultations as part of indirect negotiations with the US to end the war.
But US President Donald Trump reiterated his threats on Saturday, saying the United.
Dubai's Ruler has announced the launch of a new research complex called 'Nad Zabeel' set to harbour researchers to build future developments.
Announced on Sunday, November 1, the 'Dubai Future Complex', which has been named 'Nad Zabeel', is expected to attract 30,000 researchers and specialists to benefit from its services in developing future vital sectors linked to human life
In a statement, the leader emphasised on the preparation for the future and the process around it rather than simply focusing on the speed of future developments.
"Life has taught me that the future is not waited for, but made... and that the challenges facing nations are not caused by the speed of future developments... but by the slowness of preparing for it and thinking about it," said Sheikh Mohammed.
Dubai Police have recorded 48,950 violations involving motorists driving with expired vehicle registration in the first 10 months of the year, warning that failing to renew vehicle documents could put lives at risk.
Beyond the financial penalties, authorities have cautioned that driving an unregistered vehicle can mean missing crucial technical inspections that help identify mechanical defects before they cause accidents
Brigadier Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, said regular vehicle inspections were essential to ensuring that cars remained safe and roadworthy.
He warned that motorists who delay registration renewals could be driving vehicles without checking the condition of critical components, including tyres, brakes,.
Dubai's marine transport network is set for a data-driven upgrade as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) rolls out an enhanced Seasonal Network initiative powered by artificial intelligence and predictive analytics. The move is designed to improve service flexibility and respond more efficiently to fluctuating passenger demand during peak seasons, public holidays and major events across the emirate.The summer operating plan, effective in July, is built on an integrated big-data repository tracking passenger numbers, revenue, and occupancy rates. Officials say the system sharpens forecasting accuracy and supports more responsive operational decisions as usage patterns shift throughout the year.
How the AI-led model works?
At the centre of the initiative is an AI-led model.
Dubai Health Authority has recalled some batches of Babies’ Magic Tea – Baby Sleep Gripe Water, it said in a circular this week.
According to DHA's Circular number 45/2026, the authority is issuing a recall due to undeclared alcohol and the lack of valid marketing authorisation.
This comes after the Emirates Drug Establishment issued the circular informing clinics and health practitioners of the move.
In a post on social media, the Emirates Drug Establishment said, "We urge parents to stop using the product and refrain from purchasing it, and to check the affected batch number 25122bw, to protect the health and safety of infants."
Earlier this month, the UAE issued a recall of a batch of face masks due to quality concerns. Authorities across.
UAE families have started booking flu vaccines ahead of the season, with September bookings for at-home vaccinations exceeding the total recorded in the same month last year, according to Justlife
The company said bookings between October and December 2025 were about 2.7 times higher than during the same period in 2024. Almost half of the at-home flu vaccinations it recorded last season had been given by the end of October. By the end of December, nearly nine in 10 had been administered.
Dr Jenna Burton, medical director at Justlife, said the return to school was a timely reminder for families to consider flu vaccination.
“With children returning to school, this is an important time for families to think ahead about flu vaccination. Flu can often be mistaken for a common.
Sharjah has formed a new committee to assess addiction cases and support addicts in the emirate, the executive council announced on Tuesday, October 27.
Chaired by the Director-General of the General Department of Criminal Security and Ports, the committee will be called the 'Addiction Case Assessment and Support Committee; and will operate under Sharjah Police.
Its members will include the following officials:
Director of the Anti-Narcotics Department
Director of the Prevention and Follow-up Department
Director of the Suburbs Police Stations Department
Director of the Institutional Security Department
Director of the Community Security Department
Director of the Legal Affairs Department
The committee will also include representatives from any.
