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Dubai freezes private school fee increases for 2026-27 academic year | Photography: WAM DUBAI, May 22 — Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority said private schools in the emirate will not be allowed to increase fees during the 2026-27 academic year under directives issued by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The measure forms part of Dubai’s second economic incentives package valued at AED1.5 billion, which includes support measures for private educ

THAT Concept Store at Mall of the Emirates will close five years after its launch. Courtesy image DUBAI, May 22 — Majid Al Futtaim will close THAT Concept Store at Mall of the Emirates as part of a $1.3 billion redevelopment of the Dubai shopping centre, WWD reported. The final closing date has not been set. THAT Concept Store opened in 2021 as Majid Al Futtaim’s first homegrown concept destination, occupying more than 48,000 square feet across two floors in the mall’s Via Ro

Dubai to host Knowledge Summit 2026 in November (Photography: Courtesy of WAM) DUBAI, May 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation and the United Nations Development Programme will organize the 11th edition of the Knowledge Summit on Nov. 17-18 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, WAM reported. The summit will be held under the theme “Knowledge: Navigating Crises in a Changing World.” The event will focus on global economic, techno

DUBAI, April 28 — The Creators Gathering opened in Dubai on Monday, bringing together more than 1,000 content creators, media professionals and industry experts to discuss the future of the Arab content economy. Organised by Creators HQ, the event featured panel discussions and workshops aimed at helping creators improve skills, expand digital capabilities and enhance the quality of Arabic content across online platforms. A key announcement at the event was the launch of Rish

Burj Al Arab stands, after an Iranian attack, following United States and Israel strikes on Iran, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 1, 2026. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky DUBAI, April 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Dubai's iconic Burj Al Arab hotel will shut its doors for an 18-month renovation — its first since opening in 1999 — a staff member confirmed on Wednesday, as the broader regional tourism sector grapples with the fallout from the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. The hotel's

People shop ahead of the holy month of Ramadan at the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 22, 2023. REUTERS RIYADH/DUBAI, April 13 - Sales at Europe's biggest luxury brands have fallen sharply in Dubai and Abu Dhabi as the Iran conflict disrupted what had been one of the industry's fastest-growing markets, in the latest setback for the $400 billion global luxury sector. Sales at the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai fell 30% to 50% in March from a year earl

Riyadh, March 26, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Dubai Police on Thursday warned the public not to approach, touch or photograph debris or objects that may have fallen following successful air interceptions, urging residents to leave such materials to the relevant authorities for assessment. In a public safety message, Dubai Police said some objects might appear harmless but could still pose safety risks, and urged people to prioritise safety and avoid interacting with d

A Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft operated by Air France, takes off from Charles de Gaulle airport, in Roissy-en-France, near Paris, France, March 20, 2026. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier RIYADH, March 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Air France said on Monday it had extended the suspension of flights to and from Riyadh and Dubai until March 31, and to and from Tel Aviv and Beirut until April 4. The airline said the decision was due to the security situation at the destinations

Dubai, March 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority said on Friday that the country will gradually resume air traffic following closures linked to drone strikes on Dubai’s airport and disruptions during two weeks of conflict. Authorities said the resumption will take place progressively after aviation operations were halted amid security concerns. The UAE’s leadership has expressed confidence in the country’s air defense systems, even as fl

Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Four people were injured Wednesday morning after two drones fell in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport, the Government of Dubai Media Office said. An Indian national sustained moderate injuries, while two Ghanaian nationals and one Bangladeshi citizen sustained minor injuries, according to a statement posted on X. Authorities said air traffic at Dubai International Airport continues to operate normally. Officials

Dubai, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Emirates said it has extended flight suspensions in and out of Dubai until at least 11.59 p.m. on March 7. Flights have been disrupted across the United Arab Emirates following regional airspace restrictions, leaving thousands of travellers stranded or facing delays, according to the information provided. Authorities and aviation experts have advised passengers to rely on airline updates, avoid travelling to airports without

Amazon Web Services reported service disruptions on Monday after unidentified objects struck a data centre in Dubai, causing sparks and a fire, according to an AWS statement. AWS said full recovery was expected to be many hours away and advised customers to ingest data into an alternate region in the meantime. In a separate update, AWS reported connectivity issues at a data centre in Bahrain.

Nearly empty highways are seen in Dubai on Sunday. Caroline Faraj/CNN Dubai, March 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Dubai was largely deserted on Sunday after Iranian strikes rattled the city, with highways mostly empty and the skies clear of the usual stream of arriving and departing aircraft as airspace remained closed, according to a CNN report. Beaches, malls and hotel venues that would typically be busy during peak winter tourism season were quiet, while Dubai Mari

Riyadh, March 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Dubai’s media office said air defences intercepted a drone in Dubai and debris caused a limited fire on the exterior façade of the Burj Al Arab on Sunday. Civil defence teams brought the blaze under control and no injuries were reported, the statement said. Videos circulating on social media earlier showed debris falling near the Burj Al Arab and a fire visible in the area.

Riyadh, February 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Dubai Airports said all flights in and out of Dubai’s two main airports have been suspended until further notice. All flight operations at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC) are suspended until further notice, Dubai Airports said in a statement issued by the Dubai Media Office. Passengers were advised not to travel to the airport and to contact airlines directly for the la

SABN Riyadh, February 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Iran appears to be striking U.S. targets in several countries at once, with blasts heard from Dubai to Doha, CNN reported. It was not immediately clear whether the explosions were from missiles being intercepted or hitting their targets. Countries hosting U.S. military bases, including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait, appear to be targets, CNN reported.

SPA Dubai, February 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – H.H Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, presented American Jessica Pegula with the winner’s trophy at the 26th edition of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships’ women’s tournament. Pegula, the world No. 5, won the women’s singles title after beating Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina 6-2 6-4, becoming the third American and the first since 2014 to win the tou

SPA Dubai, February 15, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM: EMAAR) reported record financial and operational results for the full year 2025, driven by strong demand across its property development, retail, hospitality, and international businesses. The company achieved its highest-ever revenue, reaching AED 49.6 billion (US$13.5 billion), a 40% increase compared to 2024, primarily due to strong domestic operations. EBITDA rose to AED 25.6 billion (

📷 French Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin speaks during the questions to the government session at the National Assembly in Paris, France, October 21, 2025. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier RIYADH, November 19, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — France has secured the seizure of about 40 apartments and luxury villas in Dubai that are suspected of being linked to drug trafficking networks in France, French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin said on Wednesday. In a post on X, Darmanin sa

📷WAM Dubai, September 7, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Dubai Health has announced its participation in the World Health Expo Tech...