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Monday, October 19, 2026
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Gulf Today, Staff ReporterDubai: Atlys, the travel technology company enabling travellers to apply for visas across 120+ destinations, has opened its first experience centre at BurJuman Mall, Dubai. The walk-in space offers expert, in-person visa guidance and marks Atlys’ first physical presence worldwide.The UAE is…
Dubai Media Office said on Thursday there had been no sounds of explosions in downtown Dubai.The Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO) confirms that the Reuters report regarding explosions in Downtown Dubai is false. Dubai Media Office urges the public and media to rely only…
The UAE Mission in Wellington has urged Emiratis in New Zealand to exercise caution and stay vigilant due to the earthquake which struck north of the city of Te Anau, and the potential tsunami that may follow.The Mission emphasised the necessity of following safety instructions…
Uniquely You Mental Health Center, the UAE’s first publicly neurodivergent-owned and operated mental health clinic, has identified anxiety, school-related stress, bullying, peer relationship difficulties and emotional regulation challenges among top mental health concerns affecting teenagers aged 13 to 17.Analysis draws on findings from international and…
A villa in the Emirates Hills area has been leased for Dhs17 million ($4.6 million) per year, becoming the most expensive residential rental deal ever concluded in the emirate, according to Khaleej Times.The 7 bedroom villa, known as “The Palace”, is located on Billionaire Row…
Ajman Police continued to provide support to those affected by the Ajman Corniche Tower fire by activating the mobile smart police station at the site of the incident with the aim of providing police services on the ground, easing procedures and responding to customer inquiries…
Rain lashed Al Qu’a area south of Al Ain, according to the Storm Centre for weather monitoring and climate change.The Centre also announced that drizzle fell over some areas of Fujairah and the city of Khor Fakkan in Sharjah.The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) expects…
Sharjah Misdemeanours Court sentenced a man to two months in jail, followed by deportation, after being convicted of breaking into a house and attempting to rob it, following proof of the incident and the suspect’s confession to the charges before the court.The details date back…
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, presided over the Council’s meeting on Thursday at the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority headquarters.Sultan Bin Ahmed praised the efforts and achievements of the emirate’s media institutions, which…
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, approved a special resolution regarding the National Framework for Licensing Higher Education Institutions as part of the implementation of the Federal Decree-Law on Higher Education and Scientific Research.The framework…