# dubais (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover dubais. Page: Feed: --- ## [Watch: Heavy rains, thunderstorms, lightning hit Abu Dhabi](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/weather/video-heavy-rains-thunderstorms-lightning-abu-dhabi-august-21-2026) _2026-08-21 · UAE_ Abu Dhabi saw a dramatic spell of summer weather on Friday, August 21, as rain swept across the capital, accompanied by lightning, thunder and gusty winds, bringing a striking change to the usually hot and dry summer conditions. Videos shared by Storm Centre showed heavy rain, flashes of lightning and strong winds in Abu Dhabi. In one clip, lightning illuminated the sky in shades of purple as… ## [Abu Dhabi, Al Ain temporarily close public beaches, parks due to unstable weather](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/abu-dhabi-temporarily-closes-public-beaches-parks-due-to-unstable-weather) _2026-08-21 · UAE_ Abu Dhabi City Municipality has temporarily closed all parks, recreational facilities and affiliated beaches while suspending events until further notice, as unstable weather conditions continue across the emirate. The municipality said the measures were taken as a precaution to protect residents and ensure public safety amid fluctuating weather and heavy rainfall in several parts of Abu Dhabi.… ## [UAE weather tomorrow: Chance of rainfall; Abu Dhabi temperatures to hit 46°C](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/weather/august-22-2026) _2026-08-21 · UAE_ The weather in the UAE will be fair to partly cloudy on Saturday, August 22, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). There is a chance of convective clouds — which are associated with rainfall — forming towards the eastern and southern parts of the country by afternoon. Temperatures are expected to rise gradually, with highs of 46°C in Abu Dhabi, 40°C in Dubai and 42°C in Sharjah,… ## [Watch: Heavy showers hit Al Ain; Fujairah gets intermittent drizzles](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/weather/rain-in-al-ain-fujairah-drizzle-heavy-showers) _2026-08-21 · UAE_ Some UAE residents are having a rain-soaked start to their weekend as several areas in the the country witnessed showers on Friday, accompanied by overcast skies and drop in temperatures. The UAE's National Center of Meteorology had predicted that the weather would be partly cloudy on Friday , with a chance of some cumulus clouds forming in the east and south, accompanied by rain in the afternoon.… ## [Sharjah warns against storing furniture in building corridors, emergency exits](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/sharjah-warning-store-furniture-building-corridors-emergency-exits) _2026-08-21 · UAE_ Sharjah on Friday, August 21, reminded residents not to use corridors, emergency exits or escape stairwells of their residential buildings to store furniture and other belongings. In a safety reminder, the Sharjah Civil Defence stressed that these areas must remain clear and accessible, particularly in an emergency, when residents may need to evacuate quickly. Leaving furniture, home appliances,… ## [UAE, 7 countries condemn Israel’s ‘E1’ settlement plan in occupied Palestinian territories](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-7-countries-condemn-israel-e1-settlement-plan) _2026-08-21 · UAE_ Joint Statement by Ministers of Foreign Affairs of UAE, KSA, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, and Egypt ## [Sharjah announces partial road closure near Al Hazanah for 6 days starting August 23](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/transport/sharjah-partial-road-closure-al-hazanah-august-23-to-august-28-2026) _2026-08-21 · UAE_ The Roads and Transport Authority in Sharjah on Friday, August 21, announced a partial closure of a dual carriageway near the Al Hazanah area. The closure will affect the stretch from Saeed bin Obaid Al Jarwan Roundabout to Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan Bou Aliyan Roundabout, in the specified direction. The closure will be in place for six days, from Sunday, August 23, until Friday, August 28, to… ## [Abu Dhabi Police warn against jaywalking, urge pedestrians to use designated crossings](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/transport/abu-dhabi-police-reminder-jaywalking-pedestrian-crossings) _2026-08-21 · UAE_ Abu Dhabi Police on Friday, August 21, urged pedestrians to cross roads safely and avoid jaywalking , warning of the risks of crossing at undesignated locations. The authority called on pedestrians to use designated crosswalks, pedestrian bridges and underpasses, and to follow traffic signals. In a video shared by Abu Dhabi Police, one resident is seen crossing a multi-lane highway, putting… ## [Should AI-powered songs rank on music charts? Mena music body sets new rules](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/mena-music-chart-ai-powered-songs-new-rules) _2026-08-21 · UAE_ As generative artificial intelligence becomes increasingly capable of producing music, questions over who, or what, should be credited for a hit are becoming harder for the music industry to ignore. New rules are now being introduced to determine when an AI-assisted recording can legitimately compete on official music charts. The Official MENA Chart has announced that it has adopted a new set of… ## [UAE ministry announces new review fees for universities, vocational institutions](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/education/ministry-new-review-fees-universities-vocational-institutions) _2026-08-21 · UAE_ MoHESR approves Resolution on Review Fees for Higher Education Institutions and Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institutions ## [One platform, from silicon to agent (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LIjSeN2vVv2j) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Serverless inference plus Inference Router to optimize cost and latency at scale. ## [Dubai homes see strong demand as 75.5% of properties under construction already sold](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/dubai-homes-see-strong-demand-as-755-of-properties-under-construction-already-sold) _2026-08-21 · Business_ Around three in every four homes currently under construction in Dubai have already been sold, as demand continues to keep pace with the emirate’s residential development pipeline, according to a new report by fäm Properties. The report shows 564,072 residential properties are currently under construction across Dubai, with 425,863 or 75.5 per cent already sold. Stay up to date with the latest… ## [India's IndiGo website experiences booking issues for second time this week](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/aviation/india-indigo-website-booking-problems-second-time-week) _2026-08-21 · Business_ UPDATE 1-India's IndiGo website experiences booking problems for second time this week ## [DP World moves 500,000 containers across GCC by road and rail as inland network expands](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/dp-world-moves-500000-containers-across-gcc-by-road-and-rail-as-inland-network-expands) _2026-08-21 · Business_ DP World has moved 500,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) across the GCC through its road and rail network since March, as cargo owners increasingly use inland routes to move goods across the region. The company said its GCC road network now supports around 3,000 truck movements a day, with 700 trucks recently added to expand cross-border and domestic freight capacity. Stay up to date with… ## [Rakez business community reaches 50,000 companies](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/rakez-business-community-reaches-50000-companies) _2026-08-21 · Business_ Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (Rakez) has reached 50,000 active companies, as its business community continues to expand across manufacturing, trading, e-commerce and professional services. The companies come from more than 100 countries and operate across over 50 sectors, reflecting the growing diversity of businesses setting up and expanding in Ras Al Khaimah. Stay up to date with the latest… ## [Dubai gold prices rise further, jump nearly Dh60 per gram this month so far](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/dubai-gold-prices-rise-further-jump-nearly-dh60-per-gram-this-month-so-far) _2026-08-21 · Business_ Gold price rally continues in Dubai on Friday as the precious metal heads towards Dh550 per gram. According to Dubai Jewellery Group data, 24K gold price jumped Dh3 per gram to Dh547 at the market open on Friday. It has gained Dh6 per gram in the past 24 hours and approximately Dh60 per gram this month so far. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Among the other… ## [UAE GCSE results 2026: Top achievers reveal how they handled exam disruption](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/education/uae-gcse-results-2026-top-achievers-exam-disruption-manage) _2026-08-21 · UAE_ 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… ## [UAE schools brace for change as under-15 social media rules reshape classrooms](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/schools-and-parents/uae-social-media-ban-students-children-mental-health-schools) _2026-08-21 · UAE_ 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… ## [Dubai Toyota Building tenants fined over illegal partitions; eviction process explained](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/dubai-toyota-building-tenants-illegal-partition-eviction-process-explained) _2026-08-21 · UAE_ 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.… ## [Gold eases after sharp gains as inflation concerns come to the fore](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/gold-eases-after-sharp-gains-as-inflation-concerns-come-to-the-fore) _2026-08-20 · Business_ PRECIOUS-Gold eases after sharp gains as inflation concerns come to the fore ## [Robots poised for 'ChatGPT moment,' Unitree CEO says](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/robots-poised-for-chatgpt-moment-unitree-ceo-says) _2026-08-20 · Business_ UPDATE 2-Robots poised for 'ChatGPT moment,' Unitree CEO says ## [AI QA That Opens Fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/qhjEy4SYLzFh) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Runs browser QA, files issues with repro evidence, and opens fix PRs. ## [US national debt exceeds $40 trillion for first time](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/us-national-debt-exceeds-40-trillion-for-first-time-2) _2026-08-20 · Business_ US national debt exceeds $40 trillion for first time ## [Dubai rises to 7th global financial hub as UAE FDI hits record high](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/dubai-rises-to-7th-global-financial-hub-as-uae-fdi-hits-record-high) _2026-08-20 · Business_ Dubai has risen to seventh place among the world’s leading financial centres, its highest-ever ranking, as the UAE continues to attract record levels of foreign direct investment (FDI) and expand its financial, technology and artificial intelligence sectors. The emirate climbed four places in the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) 39, published in March 2026 by Z/Yen Group in partnership with… ## [Preparing UAE talent to meet evolving business needs](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/preparing-uae-talent-to-meet-evolving-business-needs) _2026-08-20 · Business_ The UAE and Gulf markets are seeing rapid expansion in regulatory and professional requirements, underscoring the need to narrow the gap between academic curricula and the skills companies require from graduates as they enter the workforce, according to Amer Al Ahbabi, Chairman of Vertex Holding. Al Ahbabi said expanding experiential learning through structured training, practical projects and… ## [UAE weather tomorrow: Chance of rain and fog as temperature drops to 33°C in Dubai](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/weather/august-21-2026) _2026-08-20 · UAE_ The weather in the UAE will be fair to partly cloudy on Friday, August 21, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). There is a chance of convective clouds — which are associated with rainfall — forming towards the eastern and southern parts of the country by afternoon. It will be humid by night and Saturday morning over some western areas, with a probability of fog or mist. Light to… ## [Dubai completes 104 property projects worth over Dh111 billion in H1 2026](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/dubai-completes-104-property-projects-worth-over-dh111-billion-in-h1-2026) _2026-08-20 · Business_ Dubai’s real estate sector had a standout first half of 2026, with 104 projects completed at a combined value of more than Dh111 billion, new data from the Dubai Land Department (DLD) shows. That's up sharply from the first half of 2025, when 75 projects worth Dh73 billion were completed, a 38.7 per cent jump in project numbers and a 52 per cent rise in value. Stay up to date with the latest news.… ## [Dubai Ruler to cover treatment of 1-year-old Jordanian girl with spinal muscular atrophy](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/dubai-sheikh-mohammed-treatment-jordanian-girl-katya-abu-al-saud-spinal-muscular-atrophy) _2026-08-20 · UAE_ 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… ## [National University of Dubai takes shape as research institution with global ambitions](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/education/national-university-of-dubai-nud-research-institution-victor-van-der-chijs) _2026-08-20 · UAE_ The National University of Dubai (NUD) is taking shape as a new research-focused university aimed at strengthening the emirate’s position as a global destination for higher education, research and innovation. Currently in its foundational phase, NUD is being developed as an impact-driven research university combining a global outlook with Dubai’s spirit of innovation. The university plans to work… ## [Public in Umm Al Quwain warned against fake holiday rental ads online](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/umm-al-quwain-police-warning-fake-rental-ads-chalets-rest-houses-villas-farms) _2026-08-20 · UAE_ 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… ## [Dubai Municipality restructures 20 services, permits for residents, businesses](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/dubai-municipality-restructure-services-permits-residents-businesses) _2026-08-20 · UAE_ Dubai Municipality has reorganised 20 services for individuals and businesses as part of its efforts to simplify procedures and improve customer experience. The initiative supports Dubai's ambition to set global standards for government service quality and aligns with the Services 360 Policy. As part of the reorganisation, the operating models of 13 services have been modified. Some have been… ## [Official denies reports of widespread layoffs of Egyptians in UAE](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/egyptian-offical-refutes-reports-widespread-layoffs-visa-cancellation-uae) _2026-08-20 · 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… ## [Snapshot Showdown on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/dOLK43XyTuqT) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Available on Google Play for Android devices. ## [First-ever Olive Ridley turtle nest found on Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Island](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/olive-ridley-turtle-nest-abu-dhabi-saadiyat-island) _2026-08-20 · UAE_ Abu Dhabi has recorded the first-ever nesting of an Olive Ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) in the emirate, a discovery officials are calling a significant milestone for marine biodiversity in the Capital. The nest was found on Saadiyat Island during a routine monitoring patrol by the Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi's coastline and offshore islands are primarily known as Hawksbill… ## [Wadan Developments introduces Weston, its latest residential project in Dubai](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/property/wadan-developments-introduces-weston-its-latest-residential-project-in-dubai) _2026-08-20 · Business_ Wadan Developments marks the launch of Weston, its latest residential project in Dubai Land Residence Complex (DLRC), adding another milestone to its growing portfolio in Dubai. Guided by the idea of “ Designed For The Rhythm Ahead ,” Weston has been thoughtfully planned to offer a comfortable, connected and well-rounded lifestyle. The project was introduced at the Wadan Sales Gallery in Downtown… ## [UAE introduces mandatory VAT supplier and supply verification checks](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/uae-introduces-mandatory-vat-supplier-and-supply-verification-checks) _2026-08-20 · Business_ The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued new rules requiring businesses to verify their suppliers and the supplies they receive, or risk losing the right to recover input VAT on transactions connected to tax evasion. FTA Decision No. 13 of 2026 sets out the due diligence measures businesses must follow under Article 54 bis of the VAT Law, a provision inserted by Federal Decree-Law No. 16 of… ## [Dubai’s Al Maktoum Airport to have world's largest automated people mover system](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/dubais-al-maktoum-airport-to-have-worlds-largest-automated-people-mover-system) _2026-08-20 · Business_ Dubai Aviation City Corporation (DACC), a Dubai government entity, has awarded a contract for an automated people mover (APM) system for the first phase of Al Maktoum International Airport’s development – delivering the largest airport transit system of its kind in the world. The contract was awarded to a three-company consortium comprising Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), its… ## [Galaxy Z Fold8: Samsung’s oddest foldable yet is also its best, with Apple’s answer coming soon](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/galaxy-z-fold8-samsungs-oddest-foldable-yet-is-also-its-best-with-apples-answer-coming-soon) _2026-08-20 · Business_ There is no getting around it. The Galaxy Z Fold8 is an odd-looking phone at first glance. It’s shorter than almost anything else on the shelf, wider than it has any right to be, and it brings BlackBerry nostalgia to a smartphone market long dominated by slender, stretched-out screens. But once you pick it up, the oddness evaporates. Somewhere between the width, the weight, and the way it settles… ## [Why is Dubai a Safe Haven for Property Investors?](https://sellingdubai.substack.com/p/why-is-dubai-a-safe-haven-for-property) _2026-07-22 · Ghassan Farajallah · Selling Dubai_ #let's\_Tokenized #Tokenization #Smartblocks #Real\_Estate #New\_Era ## [Real Estate Crowdfunding: A New Era in the Real Estate Sector in Dubai.](https://sellingdubai.substack.com/p/real-estate-crowdfunding-a-new-era) _2026-07-14 · Ghassan Farajallah · Selling Dubai_ Investments