The UAE Ministry of Interior has issued a nationwide alert warning of thunderstorms, hail, strong winds and reduced visibility. Residents are urged to avoid wadis, beaches and flood-prone areas, with rain already reported in parts of Sharjah.
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Amazon UAE has become the first e-commerce retailer added to the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism's Essential Goods Prices Platform, which launched in April. The platform now covers 33 product categories across 12 physical outlets and Amazon.ae, with live pricing data and basket comparison tools for consumers.
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The UAE has lifted its visa suspension for Ugandan nationals, introduced in June 2026 over Ebola concerns, subject to a 21-day post-departure waiting period and health procedures. Restrictions for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan remain in effect.
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Dubai Culture and Arts Authority has signed a collaboration agreement with CLIO Oasis Project Management Services, creating a framework for joint arts programming, educational initiatives and community engagement across the emirate. The deal was formalised during ISEA2026 Dubai and includes planned activities tied to SIKKA Art and Design Festival, Al Quoz Creative Zone and a public art concept called Human Touch.
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DIP Holding PLC, the owner of Dubai Investments Park, raised AED 1.9 billion in the UAE's first IPO of 2026, listing on the Dubai Financial Market at AED 1.12 per share. The company carries an implied market cap of AED 9.7 billion and expects to pay annualised dividends of AED 725 million in FY2027.
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Etihad Airways' McLaren Racing-themed Boeing 787 Dreamliner completed its first flight from Abu Dhabi to Madrid on 10 November, hours after the papaya-liveried aircraft was unveiled at the airline's Abu Dhabi hangar. The launch precedes the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December.
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The UAE Hot Air Balloon Team has partnered with Japan's Saga Balloon Museum to establish the region's first dedicated hot air balloon museum. Named "UAE Balloon Museum 7", the facility will place the UAE inside a global network of just seven such institutions.
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Aman Group has launched ATMA, a new ultra-luxury brand centred on performance living, with Novak Djokovic as global partner. The first property, a 1,049-foot tower in Miami's Brickell district, is set to open in 2031 with a 120,000-square-foot wellness centre.
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