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Some parts of UAE were under orange alert on Tuesday as the met department warned of rain and hail till evening. Additionally, the National Centre of Meteorology issued yellow alerts in several areas, warning of dust storms till 8pm on Tuesday. The NCM said there was a chance of convective clouds formation associated with rainfall and fresh to strong winds at times with clouds, causing blowing dust. The dust storm was expected to blow with a speed of 45 km/hr over some Eastern and Western areas, extending to some internal areas from 1pm until 8pm on Tuesday. On Tuesday afternoon, UAE-based account Storm Centre shared a video of dust storm and heavy rainfall in the Falaj area in the Eastern Region. Take a look:Clos Abu Dhabi Police urged drivers to be cautious due.
Dubai Police blocked 297 websites promoting narcotics during the second quarter of 2026, nearly three times the number identified in the first three months of the year.
The force had blocked 110 such websites during the first quarter, taking the total identified and blocked in the first half of 2026 to 407.
Under the UAE’s cybercrime law, anyone who creates, manages or supervises a website, or publishes information online, to promote or facilitate the use of narcotics can face imprisonment and a fine of between Dh500,000 and Dh1 million.
International law enforcement agencies have warned that online drug markets can take several forms, ranging from conventional websites and mainstream social media accounts to encrypted applications and darknet marketplaces. Some darknet.
Packing for a holiday may feel routine to some, but items in your luggage could land you in trouble at airport security or customs. From toy guns to poppy seeds, the UAE has aviation and customs rules to ensure the safety of passengers and residents.
While many rules follow international aviation standards, others may surprise even frequent travellers. It may shock some that Etihad Airways prohibits strong-smelling perishable fruits onboard to protect other travellers' comfort. Restricted fruits include durian, jackfruit, champedek, pedalai and marang.
1. Measuring tapes
It may seem harmless, but measuring tapes are not permitted in hand luggage at Dubai airports because they can be used as weapons
2. Cricket bats, skateboards and fishing rods
Sports equipment,.
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.
Two and a half years after the UAE banned single-use plastic bags, these bags still appear at supermarket checkouts. They are now thicker and incur a charge.Since January 1, 2026, Ministerial Decision No. 380 of 2022 has banned single-use bags thinner than 50 microns. These have been replaced by heavier bags containing more plastic, which, when used once and discarded, may have a greater environmental impact than those previously banned. Major retailers agreed to charge at least 50 fils per bag when the ban began. At Lulu, the standard carry bag costs Dh2.50, while the juco bag, made from recycled materials, is Dh7.50 as of July 2026. A juco bag typically pays for itself after three uses. Abu Dhabi implemented its ban ahead of the rest of the country in 2022. The.
Patients with schizophrenia in the UAE will soon have access to a long-acting treatment that only needs to be administered once every six months, after Emirates Health Services (EHS) introduced the therapy at Al Amal Psychiatric Hospital, making it the first government hospital in the country to offer the option.
The treatment, BYANNLI, is designed to support sustained symptom control while reducing the need for frequent doses. Health officials say the move could help improve treatment adherence, lower the risk of relapse and ease the burden on patients, their families and caregivers.
"This step represents a significant leap forward in the advancement of mental healthcare. It contributes to enhancing the patient experience by enabling access to more sustainable and.
In a significant move toward inclusivity, the Indian Ambassador to the UAE confirmed that People of Determination (PoD) will receive special treatment at all new passport centres.
Speaking at an interactive session organised by the Indian Association Sharjah, Dr Deepak Mittal announced that PoDs will be allocated dedicated counters and do not require a prior appointment. They can visit any ICAC as a walk-in and will be granted priority service, bypassing the usual queues
On Wednesday, Kerala-based Alhind Tours and Travels rolled out their new Indian Consular Application Centres (ICAC) in 16 locations across the UAE
At the company’s flagship centre in UW Mall, three counters were reserved for PoDs. The centre, spread over 12,000 square meters, has over 70 counters and.
