Dubai: No private parking? Residents may need to pay Dh500 for a spot this summer

With the Eid Al Adha break starting next Thursday, many UAE residents preparing for summer travel are facing an unexpected hurdle – soaring private parking fees. Those without designated building parking now find themselves shelling out Dh500 to Dh600 a month just to leave their vehicles in a safe spot – a sharp increase from […]

Dubai: 41 tourists arrested for running organised begging ring out of hotel

Dubai authorities arrested 41 individuals of Arab nationality who carried out organised begging activities.  They had entered the UAE on visit visas and were residing in a hotel they used as their base. More than Dh60,000 was found in their possession. The arrests were part of a targeted security operation codenamed Al-Misbah (Arabic for “prayer […]

UAE: Up to Dh2 million fine as new climate law comes into effect

The UAE’s new climate law came into effect on May 30 which outlines a comprehensive framework for climate action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, becoming the first country in the MENA region to establish a legal framework for climate resilience, emissions accountability, and regional leadership ahead of COP30. The Federal Decree-Law No. (11) of 2024 […]