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Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan drives through rain-drenched emirate: Unreal side of desert in viral videos stuns millions

Dubai experienced a rare spectacle as rain transformed its landscape. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum shared captivating images and videos of the desert and the UAE city under rainy conditions. These visuals offered a unique perspective of Dubai, showcasing its softer, reflective side amidst unstable weather. The…

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UAE weather forecast: When will the unsettled rain, thunder and gusty winds finally end? Spring prediction for the emirates

Unusual spring rains have drenched the UAE, bringing thunderstorms and gusty winds to cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This atmospheric instability, driven by a low-pressure system, has disrupted travel and daily life. While welcomed, the downpours are expected to continue intermittently, before clearer skies return. How long will that…

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Dubai extends distance learning for private institutions until April 3; KHDA says on-site return requires approval

Dubai’s education authorities have decided to continue remote learning across all private institutions, extending the arrangement until early April as a precautionary measure. The move places student safety at the centre, while allowing limited flexibility for institutions that can justify a return to classrooms.

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Rio and Kate Ferdinand flee Dubai for Portugal after Iran drone attacks

The family relocated to their Portuguese villa days after the conflict in the Middle East began

Evening Standard

Dubai opens applications for Hamdan bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme for 2026–27 academic year

Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has announced the opening of applications for the Hamdan bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme for the 2026–27 academic year.

The Times of India

The $5 billion pistachio war: How US and Turkey are wiping Iran off the map

The world of the pistachio is currently going nuts. Often known as "green gold," the nuts' industry is currently defined by a high-stakes tug-of-war between three global titans: the United States, Iran and Türkey. Together these three nations control over 85% of the world's pistachio production, thus exerting heavy control…

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UAE weather alert: Heavy rain, thunder and traffic chaos hit Dubai and Abu Dhabi — Safety warnings issued

Unstable weather has brought sudden showers, strong winds, and reduced visibility across the UAE, particularly impacting Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Motorists are urged to drive cautiously as authorities confirm ongoing unsettled conditions with rainfall expected to continue for the next six days.

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Why is Katie Price's Husband Lee Andrews 'Banned' From Leaving The UAE?

Lee Andrews faces claims of a Dubai travel ban linked to alleged fraud, as legal proceedings remain ongoing without confirmed outcome.

International Business Times UK

'Far from being ghost town': Indian founder defends Dubai as panic over city's life circulates online

The Iran-US-Israel war has entered its fourth week today on Monday, March 23. Over the course, the UAE authorities have been defending attacks from Iran while also ensuring safety and normalcy for the residents of the country.

The Times of India

Dubai gold prices crash: 22K drops below Dh490 after global sell-off, Eid buyers rush in

Dubai's gold prices have significantly dropped, with 22K gold falling below Dh490 per gram, offering a welcome relief for shoppers ahead of Eid. This decline follows a global sell-off in bullion markets, driven by a stronger US dollar and shifting interest rate expectations. While some buyers are rushing in, others…

The Times of India

British expats risk drones in Dubai rather than big tax bills in London as HMRC urged to clarify rules

Accountants say there is a lack of clarity over how the UK tax authorities will treat people affected by the escalating Iran war

Evening Standard

From historic forts to transport hubs: Dubai greenlights 12km Al Ras pedestrian walkway under Dubai Walk Master Plan

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has awarded the contract for the 1st phase of the Dubai Walk Master Plan in Al Ras. The 12km pedestrian walkway will connect historic sites to public transport networks in the neighbourhood.

The Times of India

Dubai’s thriving global financial hub faces wartime stress test

In the space of just three decades, Dubai has built itself into one of the world’s major financial hubs – a magnet for global banks, investors and wealthy expatriates. But the war in the Middle East is testing that success, raising questions about whether the flows of capital, trade and…

Radio France Internationale

Middle East flight alert: IndiGo updates UAE routes; Air Arabia, flydubai issue travel advisory

With regional tensions intensifying and no peace in sight for the Iran vs US-Israel war, the Middle Eastern airspace has been in a consistent state of uncertainty. While flights to and from the region have resumed, changes in schedules have been consistent.

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UAE weather today: Rain likely in Fujairah and RAK; Temperatures hover around 30°C in Dubai

Residents across the UAE can anticipate partly cloudy to cloudy skies on March 22, with rainfall likely in Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah. Temperatures will remain moderate, with daytime highs around 29-32°C and cooler evenings. This unstable weather pattern is attributed to low-pressure systems and increased cloud activity.

The Independent UK

‘It’s really Orwellian’: Has Dubai’s social media crackdown killed the influencer dream for good?

IN FOCUS: As Iranian missiles strike Dubai, the UAE’s most glamourous city, residents face arrest for sharing or sending photos on social media. even to family Katie Rosseinsky speaks with Radha Stirling, founder of Detained in Dubai, to uncover the reality behind the influencer’s paradise

The Independent UK

Blasts in Dubai as air defences activate against incoming fire

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Explosions heard in Dubai as air defences intercept incoming fire over city

A missile alert could be heard in Dubai on Friday (20 March) as the United Arab Emirates announced that they had activated air defences against incoming fire.

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The Independent UK

Middle East flights crisis: 11 answers travellers need as Iran war continues to bring travel chaos

What are the implications of flying to or through the Gulf?

The Guardian - UK

World’s top-rated Flat horse to race in Dubai despite conflict in the Gulf

Aga Khan Studs consulted staff in Dubai about the decision to race Calandagan, the world’s top-rated Flat horse, next weekend

The Guardian - UK

‘Not our war’: Gulf states weigh up options as existential threat from Iran conflict grows

Arab states have so far only acted defensively, but there is growing fear war is entering new, more dangerous phase

International Business Times

Dubai International Airport (DXB) Status Today: Open and Operating With Limited Flights

Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world's busiest international hub, remains open and operational on Friday, March 20, 2026

Evening Standard

Influencer denies she was arrested in Dubai over 'I'm scared' missiles post amid crackdown

French influencer Maeva Ghennam has responded to reports she was arrested for sharing footage of the conflict in the Middle East

Evening Standard

US bombers fly from Britain to join Hormuz battle as Trump slams UK for being 'too slow'

It comes amid reports the US could deploy ground troops against Iran after weeks of strikes

The Independent UK

The Latest: Iran retaliates against Gulf energy sites as stocks sink worldwide

Israel hit the Iranian capital Tehran with airstrikes Friday, with activists reporting sounds of strikes around the city

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