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Sri Lankan off-roading pioneer Mitchell Perera dies in Dubai aged 59

On: November 6, 2026

Sri Lankan-origin off-roading pioneer Mitchell Perera, a prominent figure in the UAE’s off-roading and camping community, has passed away inContinue Reading

UAE honours Indian pilot for bravery during flydubai cockpit attack

On: October 28, 2026

The United Arab Emirates has honoured Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar and the flydubai crew for their courage during aContinue Reading

India issues medical insurance advisory for nationals travelling to UAE

On: October 28, 2026

The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India in Dubai have issued an advisory urging IndianContinue Reading

Flying to the UAE? These common medicines could land you in trouble

On: October 22, 2026

The UAE will ban the veterinary use of ciprofloxacin, a widely prescribed antibiotic for pets and farm animals, from NovemberContinue Reading

Seven-year-old Sri Lankan driver Avish Silva makes karting history

On: October 14, 2026

Seven-year-old Sri Lankan racing driver Avish Silva has made history by securing second place in Round 4 of the IAMEContinue Reading

UAE confirms Israel PM Netanyahu’s visit to Abu Dhabi

On: September 30, 2026

The United Arab Emirates has confirmed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed AlContinue Reading

Sajith, UAE Ambassador discuss regional security and bilateral ties

On: September 21, 2026

Discussions between Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Sri Lanka, Khaled Nasser SulaimanContinue Reading

FM’s UAE visit to focus on employment, trade and tourism

On: September 2, 2026

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath will undertake an official visit to the United Arab Emirates from September 2–3, aimedContinue Reading

Iran’s army says it struck US military assets at Al Minhad base in UAE with drones

On: August 31, 2026

Iran’s army says it attacked US military assets at the Al Minhad airbase in the UAE. In a statement reportedContinue Reading

UAE plans to build new ports, oil hubs in Gulf of Oman to bypass Strait of Hormuz closure – report

On: July 14, 2026

The United Arab Emirates is planning to build a new port and container terminal on the opposite side of theContinue Reading

UAE expands visa-on-arrival scheme to citizens of six countries

On: June 26, 2026

The United Arab Emirates expanded its visa-on-arrival program to include nationals of six countries and their accompanying family members. UnderContinue Reading

43-year-old expat in UAE dies of cardiac arrest after playing badminton

On: June 22, 2026

A 43-year-old Indian expat in the UAE died of a cardiac arrest in Ajman after a routine badminton session onContinue Reading

UAE to ban children under 15 from accessing social media platforms

On: June 18, 2026

The UAE Cabinet on Thursday issued a new resolution banning children under 15 from accessing social media platforms. Those betweenContinue Reading

UAE denies reports of Israeli Prime Minister’s visit

On: May 14, 2026

The United Arab Emirates has denied reports claiming that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or any Israeli military delegation visitedContinue Reading

SL cricket legends Vaas and Zoysa guide young cricketers at UAE Talent Search

On: May 13, 2026

Aspiring Sri Lankan cricketers began their international dream under the mentorship of national legends Chaminda Vaas and Nuwan Zoysa, asContinue Reading