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From screen time to online safety, social media remains a top concern for parents worldwide. The UAE has introduced new age-based restrictions, including a social media ban for children under 15. Here's what is changing. Under the new regulations, children under 15 will not be allowed to create personal social media accounts or use the full features of social media platforms. The restrictions cover: posting content commenting sharing content joining public groups Parents' permission won't make an exception for their child. Users aged 15 and 16 can still use social media, but their accounts will have extra safety measures: Age-appropriate...

Tonight's sunset in the UAE comes with a bonus. Venus and Jupiter will appear close together in the evening sky on June 9 and create one of the most striking planetary sights of 2026. A clear view of the sky is all you need to enjoy the sight. Look toward the western horizon around 2 to 2.5 hours after sunset. Venus and Jupiter will look unusually close to each other. Astronomers call this type of event a conjunction. In reality, roughly 670 million km separate the two planets. The next time you'll be able to see Venus and Jupiter appear...

RAK has welcomed its first electric public bus this summer. The service is part of the Purple Route, with stops at hospitals, government services, and the university along the way. Additionally, Purple Route has been extended and now connects Al Nakheel and Manar Mall. Here are the new stops: Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security Obaidullah Hospital American University of Ras Al Khaimah Al Seih Ras Al Khaimah Hospital Public Health Centre – Preventive Medicine People of Determination Centre The extended route covers additional 14 km. The service makes 12 trips a day. Better yet, RAKTA announced...

Hot days are settling in across the UAE, which means the return of the annual outdoor work ban. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) confirmed that the midday work ban will last for 3 months in 2026. Dates: June 15 to September 15 Timings: 12:30 PM to 3 PM daily During this period, outdoor work under direct sunlight and in open-air areas will not be permitted. Employers must provide shaded areas where workers can take their break, along with cooling equipment such as fans, drinking water, and hydration supplies. Some jobs can continue during the ban: Asphalt paving...

Summer is just getting started in the UAE, and another public holiday is already on the horizon: Islamic New Year 2026 (or 1448 AH). While the exact date will depend on the official moon sighting, the occasion comes with a long weekend for UAE residents. So where does this long weekend come from in June 2026? The recently adopted UAE Public Holidays Law allows to move some holidays to the beginning or end of the week. The UAE has already announced that Monday, June 15, will be an official holiday for Hijri New Year for both private and public sector employees....

If Sheikh Mohammed bin Salem Street is part of your regular drive, expect some changes to your route throughout the summer. Ras Al Khaimah has confirmed a partial road closure for asphalt maintenance works. The affected section extends between the Ship Roundabout and the Clock, with traffic restrictions in place until August 30. The maintenance teams will be on site 24 hours a day for the duration of the works. You can check the affected area on the map below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by شرطة رأس الخيمة (@rakpoliceghq) Restrictions will remain in place until August...

A photo goes viral, everyone starts sharing it, and a few hours later people realise it was fake. AI-edited images and videos can spread misinformation, damage reputations, and create panic very quickly. Manipulated content is getting much harder to spot with the naked eye, but a young UAE researcher may have found a solution. During her master’s studies at Zayed University, Bashayer Al Salami spent time researching digital threats and AI manipulation online. The research later turned into Deepy, a platform that checks uploaded photos, videos, and audio clips and tells users whether the content may have been artificially altered....

This week, the UAE celebrates one of the most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, Eid Al Adha. The holiday traditionally begins with early morning prayers at mosques on the first day of Eid. In 2026, Eid Al Adha begins on Wednesday, May 27, and here are the prayer timings across the UAE. Eid Prayer in Abu Dhabi and Dubai Al Ain: 5:45 AM Abu Dhabi City: 5:51 AM Zayed City: 5:56 AM Celebrating this Eid in the capital? Don’t miss top activities and events during Eid al-Adha break in Abu Dhabi. Eid prayer in Dubai is scheduled for 5:47 AM....

President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has announced plans for one national health insurance system that will cover all seven emirates. UAE citizens would get the same level of healthcare support whether they’re in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah or anywhere else in the country. While the UAE healthcare tops global rankings, the access to its services varies. Different programmes in Abu Dhabi and Dubai include treatments and preventive care. Other emirates have less coverage and healthcare access. The new unified system would bring everything under one structure, making it easier for Emirati citizens to access the same healthcare services anywhere...

A new hotel is about to open right by the mangroves in RAK, and honestly, the location alone already sounds like a good excuse for a weekend away. At Rotana Ras Al Khaimah – The Mangroves, every of the 258 rooms comes with its own balcony, so guests will wake up to mangrove views instead of city traffic and towers. The hotel is also packed with all essentials for a great staycation. There are separate pools for adults and kids, a gym, sauna, tennis and squash courts, beach volleyball, massage rooms, and water sports activities by the water. Families will...