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Dubai Toyota Building tenants fined over illegal partitions; eviction process explained

Tenants of Dubai’s iconic Toyota Building who were found to have illegally partitioned their flats have been fined by the authorities and are now required to clear their dues before completing the move-out process , the building management told Khaleej Times. The latest details shed light on what happens behind the scenes as residents leave the Nasser Rashid Lootah Building on Sheikh Zayed Road.…

UAE schools brace for change as under-15 social media rules reshape classrooms

As children return to classrooms for the new academic year, UAE schools are preparing for a shift in students’ digital habits as new rules limiting social media access for those under 15 are expected to influence their wellbeing, concentration and social lives. Education and mental health experts said the changes could bring benefits including fewer online distractions, reduced social comparison…

From heatwaves to 10°C: UAE travellers rethink Europe holidays in August

One traveller cancelled plans because it was too hot. Another had to buy a hoodie because temperatures dropped to 10°C. Both were travelling in Europe this summer. For UAE residents who usually head to Europe in July and August to escape the summer heat, this year's experience came with a reminder: the weather might not be what you packed for. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on…

UAE GCSE results 2026: Top achievers reveal how they handled exam disruption

UAE students are celebrating a strong set of GCSE and International GCSE results , with pupils across Dubai and Abu Dhabi securing top grades despite an unprecedented end to the academic year caused by regional conflict. Major UK exam boards, including Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel and OxfordAQA, cancelled all formal International GCSE and A-level examinations in the UAE for the May/June 2026 series…

Dubai Ruler to cover treatment of 1-year-old Jordanian girl with spinal muscular atrophy

Dubai's Ruler will be covering the treatment for a young Jordanian girl suffering from spinal muscular atrophy — whose family's plea had recently gone viral online — the Dubai Media Office revealed in a statement on Thursday, August 20. Katya Abu Al-Saud's treatment will be fully paid for and provided at the Al Jalila Hospital in Dubai. Katya, who is just 1 year and 4 months, first started showing…

Public in Umm Al Quwain warned against fake holiday rental ads online

Residents and visitors in Umm Al Quwain have been warned while dealing with rental holiday venue advertisements across the emirate. The Umm Al Quwain Police has urged the public to be careful while dealing with online ads for chalets, rest houses, villas and farms. The authority stressed the importance of verifying the authenticity of the advertisement and the credibility of the advertiser before…

Yemen's Houthis say targeted Saudi airport, Aramco facility

Yemen's Houthis say targeted Saudi airport, Aramco facility

Official denies reports of widespread layoffs of Egyptians in UAE

A senior Egyptian offical has refuted reports of widespread layoffs of Egyptian workers in the UAE. In an interview aired on local media in Egypt, Haddad Al Gohary, Assistant Foreign Minister for Consular Affairs in Egypt, clearly stated that the rumours circulating on social media are untrue. He added that the Egyptian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the General Consul in Dubai have not found any mass…

UAE takes legal action against resident for insulting Emirati women on social media

The UAE’s National Media Authority has taken legal action against a resident after content published through her account on a social media platform insulted Emirati women. The authority also suspended her active advertising permit for three months. In a statement, the authority said the material contravened the standards governing media content under the country’s media law and its executive…

'End of an era': UAE residents heartbroken over Toyota building demolition

For years, the Nasser Rashid Lootah Building — more commonly called the Toyota building after the bright red and white signboard above it — has stood tall. It was first an icon of prosperity for the young city of Dubai but over the years turned into a nostalgic symbol for the city’s long-term residents of its humble beginnings. For Sangeetha, who lived in the building for a year in 2012, the…