Dubai’s Comedy Festival will showcase Arab talent on the opening night of the festival. The two-hour stand-up comedy show will feature Saudi Youtube sensation Bader Saleh and will be hosted by Dubai’s own funny man Ali Al Sayed. Arab’s Got Talent finalist Ibrahim Al Khairallah will also be part of the mix with many other Gulf funny men. The festival, on from October 15th to 24th, will also feature international sensations Dave Chappelle and the new host of ‘The Daily Show’ Trevor Noah.
UAE, Arab states condemn US ambassador remarks on Israel
The UAE has joined other Arab countries and major regional organisations in issuing a joint statement strongly condemning remarks by the US ambassador to Israel, suggesting it would be acceptable for Israel to exercise control over occupied Arab territories, including the West Bank.
Dubai Police block 232 drug websites, aid global arrests in drugs crackdown
Dubai Police say they blocked 232 websites promoting drugs and helped secure 24 arrests worldwide during the final quarter of 2025, highlighting an intensified campaign against narcotics and international trafficking networks.
Emirates cancels New York flights as snowstorm hits eastern US
Emirates Airline has cancelled and rescheduled several flights to and from New York and Newark due to a severe snowstorm expected to impact the area.
RTA announces Phase II of Hessa Street Project as Phase I nears completion
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded the contract for Phase II of the Hessa Street Development Project, as work continues to improve one of the city’s busiest traffic corridors.
