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Sharjah Ruler approves integrated care city with elderly homes, childcare, and women's protection centre to enhance community welfare.

Mecca's new Third Ring Road extension slashes travel times to the Grand Mosque by up to 90%, easing congestion for pilgrims during Hajj and Umrah seasons.

Three women in Tunisia arrested for allegedly drugging and robbing foreign tourists in Hammamet, targeting Italian nationals. Investigations are ongoing.

Stray dogs maul a 15-month-old girl to death in Egypt, igniting calls for urgent action against rising stray animal attacks.

Dibba Al Hisn Beach in Sharjah is temporarily closed for maintenance and upgrades. Stay tuned for updates on reopening.

Sharjah boosts energy security with Mahani field expansion, doubling gas production by 2027 to meet UAE's growing energy demand.

Thunderstorms and flash floods forecast across Saudi Arabia. Authorities warn of heavy rain, hail, and strong winds reducing visibility until Friday.

Sheikh Abdullah emphasizes combating extremism as a key step to eradicate terrorism, following UAE's condemnation of a deadly church attack in Jordan.

UAE's Anwar Gargash rebukes Iranian parliament speaker's comments on Lana Nusseibeh, stressing the UN's mission to foster dialogue and resolve disputes.

Netherlands shuts its Cairo embassy indefinitely amid protests over the detention of an Egyptian man, ensuring public safety and uninterrupted visa services.

Twelve decomposed bodies of suspected irregular migrants are found on Egypt’s north-western Mediterranean coast, prompting ongoing searches and DNA identification plans.

UAE denounces terrorist strike on Indian-flagged ship near Oman, calling it a violation of UN resolutions and a danger to international maritime routes.

Customs inspectors at Zayed International Airport intercept cocaine concealed in a passenger’s intestines, highlighting UAE’s strict anti-narcotics measures

Astronomical forecasts suggest the Dhu Al Hijjah crescent will be visible on May 17, making May 27 the likely first day of Eid Al Adha 2026 in the UAE.

Fujairah clarifies smoke over oil industries area was from a minor fire during pipeline maintenance, quickly controlled by civil defence teams.

Ministry of Hajj and Umrah reiterates that the Hajj visa is the only valid permit, as Saudi Arabia cracks down on fake offers and unlicensed Hajj campaigns

Saudi Arabia cancels 7,200 visas and suspends services in a nationwide crackdown on labour violations, targeting illegal employment and recruitment abuses.

Through the Sahel app, Kuwait now offers an online service for citizens to issue domestic driver entry visas, cutting paperwork and streamlining procedures.

From Gulfnews RSS Feed: The UAE’s priority and firm conviction remain centred on prioritising political solutions as the path to peace, stability and prosperity: Gargash

Saudi Arabia enhances Hajj services at the Prophet’s Mosque with electric wheelchairs, accessible paths, elevators and multilingual guidance for vulnerable pilgrims.