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American University of Sharjah announces remote operations to continue
American University of Sharjah said remote operations would continue “until further notice.” The school said it will continue to keep an eye on the situation. The decision aims to “prioritise safety and well-being of the
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UAE weather this week: More rain, cooler temperatures expected
The UAE just emerged from one of its moistest periods in recent memory. Though conditions have stabilised now, the meteorologists say more rain is on its way. This time, though, it should be much quieter. Here is what residents should know,
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UAE resumes campus classes for practical courses March 30
From Monday, March 30, 2026, universities across the UAE will gradually recommence its classrooms for a small number of programmes — which need practical training such as clinical practice, laboratory working or field applications or in person
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Travelling through Dubai Airports? Get the special edition Dubai World Cup 2026 stamp
The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) has introduced a special stamp with the “Dubai World Cup
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UAE residents face flooded homes, damaged cars after rain
Parts of the country were battered with rain and strong winds on Wednesday, with some UAE residents posting videos of flooded streets, partially
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New unstable weather in UAE to bring rain, storms
A new spell of unstable weather is expected to hit parts of the UAE starting from Thursday night (March 26) until Friday, with authorities predicting
Read More2 dead, 3 injured after shrapnel falls in Abu Dhabi
Two people were killed and three more injured in Abu Dhabi on Thursday when debris from an intercepted missile fell into a residential area, according to authorities. The incident followed the activation of the UAE's air defence systems, which
Read MoreCBSE grading system: What UAE students must know
Farther afield in the UAE, teachers have been filling the reassurance gap, explaining to students that their results — and academic futures — are safe, even as boiling regional tensions have caused the cancellation of all remaining
Read MoreUAE engaged 9 drones, 9 dead, 166 injured since Feb 28
The UAE announced that nine drones were intercepted and destroyed in the intervention of its air defence systems on March 25, as part of measures to ensure national security amid regional tensions. Officials described a quick, effective response
Read MoreUAE alert system: Why residents don't always get missile alerts
Ever wondered why your phone didn’t buzz while military operations were taking place in the UAE as air defences engaged with aerial threats? The UAE’s EWS is geolocation-based, so whether or not residents receive sirens depends on where
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