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Gulf News · UAE · 27 hours ago

UAE loan transfers: Will switching banks actually save you money?

Dubai: A lower interest rate or several months without repayments can make switching banks look attractive. For UAE borrowers considering a loan transfer, the saving depends on what they will pay over the remaining life of the debt, including the cost of leaving one lender and joining another.That calculation has become more relevant following reports of possible restrictions on loan transfers from January 2027. The proposed changes could…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 34 hours ago

700,000 cyberattacks a day: How UAE kept flights, supplies moving amid regional tensions

The UAE’s national cyber security team neutralised an average of 700,000 cyberattacks a day, the government revealed on Monday as it honoured teams that kept essential services running amid regional tensions.The team worked around the clock with the Cyber Security Council and other authorities to detect and neutralise threats, protect national digital assets and keep vital services operational.Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 34 hours ago

Armed Forces honoured: UAE reveals 3,617 aerial threats intercepted amid regional tensions

The UAE Armed Forces intercepted 3,617 aerial threats amid regional tensions, the government revealed on Monday, as it honoured the military at the UAE Government Annual Meetings in Abu Dhabi.Drones accounted for nearly four in five interceptions. The Armed Forces intercepted 2,875 drones, 705 ballistic missiles and 37 cruise missiles, according to figures released on November 9. The government did not specify the dates covered by the tally,…

The National · UAE · 35 hours ago

UAE postpones plan to cap number of vehicles a person can register

The UAE Ministry of Interior has postponed its planned cap on the number of vehicles each resident can register after canvassing public opinion.The proposed limit was among changes to road laws due to take effect at the start of 2027, which were announced last week.The change would limit the maximum number of vehicles one person could register to five, while also adding fees for those who registered or renewed vehicles beyond the initial limit…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 days ago

UAE to postpone limit on number of licensed vehicles per resident under new traffic law

UAE's Ministry of Interior said it will postpone the implementation of a limit on the number of vehicles that residents may license under the new traffic regulation, pending the completion of a review.The review will consider the rights of vehicle owners, the needs of families and investors, and how vehicles are used, including classic, rare and luxury vehicles.Under the new federal traffic regulation, set to go into effect from January 2027,…

The National · UAE · 2 days ago

UAE closes east coast beach due to oil spill

The UAE has closed a beach on its east coast due to an oil spill.Al Luluyah Beach in Khor Fakkan on the Gulf of Oman was shut on Monday.The move came after beaches up and down the country's Arabian Gulf coast were closed last month due to the worst oil spill in many years.Khor Fakkan is a long way from the Gem No.2 supertanker, which leaked crude off the coast of Umm Al Quwain after a suspected Iranian attack.Authorities did not say what the…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 days ago

Dh4 trillion in UAE projects underway as government pushes for faster growth

More than Dh4 trillion worth of vital projects are currently underway across the UAE, Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, has said. The government is stepping up efforts to accelerate development, strengthen the economy and reinforce the country's position on the global stage.Speaking at the opening of the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2026, Al Gergawi said the country was pressing ahead with its development agenda, with…

The National · UAE · 2 days ago

UAE will move forward 20 years for every year it is set back, says Al Gergawi

The UAE will respond to any attempt to set back its progress by a year by working harder to move forward by 20, Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, said on Monday.Speaking at the opening of the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2026 in Abu Dhabi, Mr Gergawi said the country would continue to accelerate its development, with projects worth more than Dh4 trillion ($1.09 trillion) under way across the Emirates. “In the UAE, we do not…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 days ago

Nearly 10,000 UAE flags form giant portrait of Dubai Ruler at Jumeirah Beach

Nearly 10,000 UAE flags have been arranged to form a giant portrait of Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at Jumeirah Beach, in a large-scale installation marking the 13th edition of the annual Flag Garden.The display, covering 5,400sqm and measuring 60mx90m, is located at the garden's permanent site in Umm Suqeim 2. It will remain open to visitors until January 10, 2027.Shaima Al Suwaidi, director of Brand Dubai, the creative arm…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 days ago

UAE weather: Rains expected in some areas; temperatures to dip

The weather on Tuesday, November 10, is expected to be partly cloudy to cloudy at times with a chance of rains, according to a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The rains are expected over the islands and some coastal, northern and western areas, with an expected decrease in temperatures.Light to moderate northwesterly winds are set to blow, fresh at times, with a speed of 10-20 km/hr, reaching 40 km/hr. Stay up to date with…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 days ago

Child involved in a school incident? How and when UAE parents must be informed

When a child comes home from school with an unexplained injury, talks about being bullied or complains of an unpleasant encounter with a classmate, parents often want to know what happened, how the school responded and whether they should have been informed sooner.Across UAE schools, such concerns are addressed through established ‘incident-reporting’ and safeguarding procedures, with mechanisms ranging from classroom-level reporting and…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 days ago

Dubai International Baja: Al-Helei leads UAE celebrations with world title

Mansour Al-Helei dedicated his FIA World Baja Cup SSV crown to the UAE after his triumphant campaign in the Dubai International Baja, the iconic event which once again drew some of the world's best drivers and riders.Al-Helei jumped from third position to first in the standings for a memorable world title on home soil.What made the victory truly special for Al-Helei was the support of his compatriot Khalid Al Kendi, who was in the co-driver's…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 days ago

UAE rolls out eATA Carnet, becoming first country outside Europe to adopt system

UAE begins rollout of eATA Carnet system

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 days ago

UAE's Gargash warns of prolonged regional uncertainty as US-Iran deal remains out of reach