# dubais (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover dubais. Page: Feed: --- ## [Can UAE employees combine compensatory leave with annual leave? Lawyer explains](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/legal/can-employees-combine-compensatory-leave-annual-leave) _2026-08-23 · UAE_ Question: I have several compensatory days off in lieu of working during public holidays. I plan to take a leave next month and am wondering if I can combine these compensatory days with my annual leave to extend my break. Please advise. Answer: Pursuant to your query, it is assumed that you are employed by an employer based in the mainland of Dubai, the provisions of the UAE Employment law are… ## [Hiring a maid from India? UAE employer rules and visa process explained](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/legal/uae-domestic-worker-employment-employer-rules-visa-process-documents) _2026-08-23 · UAE_ Question: I understand there are several laws regarding hiring live-in maids. I plan to bring one from India. Could you explain the rules? Answer: Pursuant to your query, as you intend to recruit the domestic worker from India, it is required that the proposed domestic worker should have an ECR (Emigration Check Required) on its passport. The provisions of Federal Decree Law No. 9 of 2022… ## [Rise of ‘fitness obsession': UAE experts warn against extreme diets, excessive exercise](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-doctors-extreme-diets-excessive-exercise-health-hormones) _2026-08-23 · UAE_ As weight-loss trends, intense workout routines and carefully curated fitness content continue to dominate social media, health experts are warning that the pursuit of a “perfect” body can sometimes come at the expense of health. Doctors say they are increasingly seeing people take dieting and exercise to extremes, with prolonged calorie restriction, rapid weight loss and excessive training… ## [‘They helped me like family’: UAE residents share touching stories of Emirati generosity](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/residents-recall-stories-generosity-viral-post-emirati-buying-shoes-child) _2026-08-23 · UAE_ After a social media influencer shared how an Emirati man secretly paid for a pair of shoes that her son fell in love with, several UAE residents have shared how they have experienced the well-known Emirati generosity in different forms. For some, it came in the way of lending a helping hand while for others, it came as an unexpected gift. Dubai resident Sheherbaan H. recalled an incident in the… ## [UAE back-to-school deals: Up to Dh200,000 in scholarships, 80% off essentials](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/education/back-to-school-deals-dh200000-prizes-scholarships-80-percent-discount) _2026-08-23 · UAE_ With the new school year approaching, residents in the UAE are entering the final stretch of back-to-school shopping , picking up everything from backpacks and shoes to lunch boxes, stationery, clothes and electronics. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Retailers in the UAE are responding with many offers this year, including discounts of up to 80 per cent, free… ## [UAE confirms GreenWise frozen berries recalled in US over E. coli risk not sold locally](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/greenwise-frozen-berries-recalled-in-us-e-coli-risk-not-sold-local-markets) _2026-08-22 · UAE_ The UAE on Saturday, August 22, confirmed that GreenWise frozen berry products recalled in the US over possible E. coli contamination were not sold locally. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment said relevant regulatory authorities carried out checks and reviewed import and local market data following the US recall. No affected GreenWise products were found to have entered or been sold in… ## [UAE Lottery announces weekly Lucky Day Draw results](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-lottery-weekly-lucky-day-draw-august-22) _2026-08-22 · UAE_ The UAE Lottery has announced the results of its latest Saturday Draw, with thousands of participants winning cash prizes. The winning numbers for Draw Number 260822 were 2, 4, 9, 19, 20 and 26, while the Lucky Number was 9. One participant won Dh100,000 in the third prize category after matching five of the six main numbers along with the Lucky Number. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow… ## [Over 220 million steps in two months: Dubai Mallathon draws 100,000 participants as of now](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/over-220-million-2-months-dubai-mallathon-more-100000-participants) _2026-08-22 · UAE_ Dubai Mallathon has surpassed 100,000 participants in its second edition, with residents and visitors collectively clocking more than 220 million steps in the first two months of the summer community sports initiative, according to the Dubai Media Office. The initiative, launched on June 15, has transformed shopping malls across Dubai into air-conditioned running and walking tracks, giving people… ## [How Dubai Police inspired 2 Filipino officers to take new leadership, tech skills home](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/dubai-police-filipino-officers-leadership-tech-skills-home) _2026-08-22 · UAE_ Two Philippine National Police (PNP) officers say their time in Dubai has changed the way they think about the future of policing , giving them ideas they hope to put into practice back home. Major Richard Curada Luzano and Captain Modesto Dumanging Nahiwan were among law enforcement officers from 45 countries who took part in the third edition of the Policing Innovation and International… ## [Abu Dhabi health workers make giant Onam floral carpet featuring portrait of Sheikh Mohamed](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/abu-dhabi-giant-onam-floral-carpet-portrait-of-president-sheikh-mohamed) _2026-08-22 · UAE_ More than 1,000 healthcare professionals from 35 nationalities have come together in Abu Dhabi to create a giant Onam floral carpet featuring a portrait of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The massive Pookalam, created at Burjeel Medical City (BMC), covers 250 square metres and took nearly 20 hours to complete. Doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals worked together on… ## [Finnish Seedboxes — Up to 20Gbps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5wS7qeDOKHZ8) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Private Finnish seedboxes with 1–20Gbps speeds, RAID storage and 14‑day refund ## [UAE weather tomorrow: More rain expected; Abu Dhabi temperature to hit 45°C](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/weather/august-23-2026) _2026-08-22 · UAE_ UAE residents will experience fair to partly cloudy conditions on Sunday, August 23, with a chance of convective clouds developing over eastern areas by Monday afternoon, potentially bringing rainfall of varying intensity. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), cloud activity could bring brief spells of rain in some eastern parts of the country. Winds will be light to moderate,… ## [Watch: Heavy rain, hail hit parts of UAE as unstable weather continues](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/watch-heavy-rain-hail-unstable-weather-22-august) _2026-08-22 · UAE_ Footage shared by UAE-based weather account Storm\_centre shows intense rainfall sweeping across parts of the country, with heavy showers reported along the Dubai-Al Ain Road near Al Hayer. The videos show motorists navigating rain-soaked roads as visibility drops under the heavy downpour, with water streaming across the road and vehicles moving cautiously through the conditions. Stay up to date… ## [UAE billionaire questions 'world's richest' lists, honours Emirati business pioneers](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/billionaire-khalaf-al-habtoor-question-worlds-richest-lists-honour-business-pioneers) _2026-08-22 · UAE_ What does being the richest person in the world really mean? Is it simply about making it onto a list? For Emirati billionaire Khalaf Al Habtoor, true success goes far beyond a ranking. In a statement, Khalaf Al Habtoor paid tribute to the pioneering business families who helped shape Dubai and the UAE’s private sector, saying their contribution cannot be measured by estimated wealth alone. He… ## [From 42km races to digital wars: How UAE cybersecurity chief uses sport to build resilience](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/how-uae-cybersecurity-chief-endurance-sport-resilience) _2026-08-22 · UAE_ By day, Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti is responsible for helping protect the UAE from cyberattacks. By night, sometimes as late as 1am, he could be out running the streets of Abu Dhabi, one of the ways the country's cybersecurity chief keeps himself going through a job he says operates 24 hours a day. There is, however, nothing particularly relaxing about the way Al Kuwaiti chooses to unwind. The UAE… ## [UAE-US military AI task force launches after years of joint technology testing](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-us-military-ai-task-force-talon-synapse-centcom) _2026-08-22 · UAE_ The UAE and United States have launched their first bilateral military artificial intelligence task force in Abu Dhabi, but the idea did not begin with Friday's announcement. Five years earlier, the same US commander now leading Central Command was experimenting with a smaller version of the concept at sea. Task Force Talon Synapse brings together around 20 Emirati and American specialists in AI,… ## [Paid parking expands in Dubai Silicon Oasis; fees, timings](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/transport/paid-parking-expands-dubai-silicon-oasis-parkonic) _2026-08-22 · UAE_ Parkonic said it is expanding on-street paid parking across Dubai Silicon Oasis , with more areas now covered. The area is served by ticketless parking, and automatic fee payment. Parking rates vary according to zone, the operator said, urging motorists to check the zone before parking their vehicle. Free parking applies on Sundays and public holidays. The zones include P107 which has 24-hour paid… ## [Two UAE women honoured for bringing food, cold drinks to workers in summer heat](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-women-honoured-food-workers-summer-heat) _2026-08-22 · UAE_ UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has honoured two women for their simple act of kindness that brought relief and joy to workers during the summer heat . The women provided workers with food and cold refreshments in a thoughtful gesture of support and appreciation for those working outdoors through the hot summer months. Their initiative was recognised by Dalal Alshehhi,… ## [Why some Abu Dhabi residents saw no rain despite weather warnings](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/weather/some-abu-dhabi-residents-no-rain-weather-warnings) _2026-08-22 · UAE_ For residents in parts of Abu Dhabi, the weather warnings on Friday may have seemed confusing. While rain, thunder, strong winds and dust were reported in parts of the emirate and some authorities announced precautionary closures, residents in downtown Abu Dhabi, including along the Corniche, largely saw no dramatic change — just the familiar humid heat, dusty white skies and greyish sea that have… ## [Up to 30 dishes in one meal: Some UAE Restaurants start serving Onam sadyas](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/restaurants-start-serving-onam-sadyas) _2026-08-22 · UAE_ Some restaurants in the UAE have already started serving Onam sadyas (Onam feast) this weekend, with others gearing up to cater to hundreds of thousands of people during the main Onam feast days from August 26. However, this year, the festive meal comes with a higher price tag as vegetable and banana leaf costs have surged due to the regional conflict. On Friday, Calicut Paragon served sadyas to… ## [Sharjah supervisor steps in to settle dispute, ends up attacking resident with iron object](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/crime/supervisor-settle-dispute-attacking-resident-iron-object) _2026-08-22 · UAE_ An accommodation supervisor who stepped in to break up a dispute between some residents ended up becoming an attacker himself. He struck one of the men who was involved in the dispute with an iron object, leaving him with multiple injuries and fractures. The Sharjah Misdemeanour Court convicted the Asian defendant of assault and ordered him to perform community service instead of serving three… ## [Marketplace for AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0yB1sgg6e9LC) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Find professionals who use ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude to deliver work faster. ## [Toyota Building, Rolex Tower: Even Google knows these UAE landmarks by unofficial names](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/landmarks-unoffocial-names-toyota-building-rolex-tower-lulu-centre-google) _2026-08-22 · UAE_ Type 'Toyota Building Dubai' into Google and it knows exactly where you mean. However, there is just one problem. Toyota Building is not actually the building’s real name. The landmark on Sheikh Zayed Road is officially called the Nasser Rashid Lootah Building. But for generations of UAE residents, the giant Toyota sign on its roof made it one of Dubai’s most recognisable landmarks. And it is far… ## [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… ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/jXRUq7G2eV1B) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## [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 ## [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.… ## [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 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… ## [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…