Dubai Princess Sheikha Mahra Announces Engagement to Rapper French Montana
Dubai Princess Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and American rapper French Montana, whose real name is Karim Kharbouch, have announced their engagement by sharing a joint photograph on Instagram. The image shows the musician holding his fiancée's hand while displaying a massive engagement ring featuring an 11.5-carat
Dubai Fountain Set to Reopen This October After Major Renovation
One of Dubai's most iconic landmarks, the Dubai Fountain, is scheduled to resume operations this fall following an extensive renovation. According to developer Emaar, the world's largest performing fountain, located at the base of the Burj Khalifa and adjacent to The Dubai Mall, will be fully operational by October
Dubai to Host Historic Content Creator Summit
Dubai is preparing to host the largest content creator summit in its history, the 1 Billion Followers event, scheduled for January 2026. This gathering is set to bring together influencers, media executives, and digital entrepreneurs from across the globe, reinforcing Dubai's growing status as an international hub for the
Dubai Aims for 100% Digitalization by End of 2026
Dubai’s Department of Finance and the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA Dubai) have signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate the implementation of the "Cashless Dubai" strategy. The initiative aims to convert 90% of all financial transactions across public and private entities into digital format, with
UAE Announces Public Holiday for Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday
The United Arab Emirates has declared Friday, September 5, a public holiday for both public and private sector employees in observance of the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The holiday, celebrated by Muslims worldwide, falls on the 12th day of the Islamic lunar month of Rabi'
Dubai to Establish New Center for Judicial Expertise
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a law establishing the Dubai Center for Judicial Expertise. This initiative aims to support and enhance the emirate’s judicial system through specialized expert services. The new center will
UAE Cybersecurity Council Warns of Public Wi-Fi Risks
The UAE Cybersecurity Council has issued a warning after recording more than 12,000 cases of cyberattacks linked to public Wi-Fi usage in 2025. These incidents account for approximately 35% of all reported cybercrimes in the country during this period. Hackers are increasingly exploiting unsecured open networks to steal passwords, bank