Local & Public Affairs
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Dubai Hospitals Are Turning Away Patients – Here’s What’s Causing the Capacity Crisis
Major public and private hospitals across Dubai are diverting patients and reporting full emergency departments as the emirate faces a…
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The Untold Story of UAE’s Volunteer Fire Response Teams in Remote Emirates
In mountainous regions of Fujairah and desert communities across Ras Al Khaimah, a dedicated network of volunteer firefighters stands between…
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How a Single WhatsApp Message Got a Dubai Expat Deported Last Month
A Dubai expat was deported in March 2026 after sending a single WhatsApp message that violated UAE cybercrime laws. The…
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Inside the UAE’s Crackdown on Illegal Subletting in Labour Accommodation
UAE authorities have intensified enforcement against illegal subletting in labour accommodation throughout 2026, targeting overcrowded housing arrangements that violate worker…
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UAE Residents Are Furious About This New Parking Policy in Jumeirah
A new parking policy in Jumeirah has triggered widespread anger among UAE residents following its announcement by the Roads and…
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Why Abu Dhabi Is Quietly Demolishing Some of Its Oldest Neighbourhoods
Across several older districts of Abu Dhabi, demolition crews have been quietly tearing down low-rise villas, aging apartment blocks, and…
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The New Dubai Building That Broke 11 Planning Rules – and Still Got Approved
A residential building in Dubai Marina received full municipal approval in early 2026 despite breaching 11 separate planning regulations, raising…
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What 48 Hours in a Dubai Emergency Room Actually Looks Like
A Dubai resident rushes to an emergency room at 2 a.m. with severe chest pain. The automatic doors slide open.…
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UAE’s Stray Animal Crisis Is Getting Worse – and Municipalities Are Under Fire
Stray animal populations across the UAE surged in 2026, raising urgent public health and safety concerns for residents in every…
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A Filipino Nurse’s Fight Against an Illegal Employment Contract in Abu Dhabi
A Filipino nurse working in Abu Dhabi is challenging an employment contract that violates UAE labour law, raising urgent questions…
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