The Emirates Fatwa Council has identified social media accounts issuing religious rulings without the required permits and warned operators to stop, citing Federal Law No. 3 of 2024. The law bans unlicensed fatwas across all digital platforms and allows authorities to block non-compliant websites. Read more →

Dubai's "A Dish for 10 Dirhams" promotion returns from August 3 to 30, with over 170 restaurants across more than 700 city locations offering special AED 10 dishes. No bookings are required, and Zomato's District is the official partner for finding participating venues. Read more →

ADCB posted a record first-half profit before tax of AED 7.607 billion, up 28 per cent year-on-year, extending its run of consecutive quarterly profit growth to 20 periods. Strong lending, rising non-interest income, and a sharp drop in the cost of risk drove the result. Read more →

Google has introduced selfie video as a new account recovery option, allowing users to regain access by recording a short guided facial video. The stored video is encrypted, deletable, and protected by anti-spoofing checks including liveness detection. Read more →

Abu Dhabi Mobility has launched two bus lines connecting Mohamed Bin Zayed City Rail Station to the capital's main bus hubs. The MR1 and MR2 routes serve multiple stops across the city, with schedules available on the Darb app. Read more →

Tenant enquiries in Dubai rose more than 60% between April and June 2026, driven largely by existing residents rather than new arrivals, according to betterhomes' Q2 report. Landlords face a more competitive market as stock rises and new-let rents diverge from renewal pricing. Read more →

The UAE Ministry of Interior announced a field security exercise in Ajman on Friday from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, involving patrol movement across several locations. Residents were asked to clear the areas, avoid filming, and rely only on official channels for information. Read more →

CENTCOM conducted its 13th night of strikes on Iranian military targets, while Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain intercepted Iranian missile and drone attacks. Iran reported an enemy projectile strike in Khorramabad, with ongoing damage and casualty assessments. Read more →