4 November 20260411 ShareTravel|Government|Crime & SafetyEtihad has extended cancellations between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh and Dammam until 19 November, covering passenger and cargo services in both directions. Emirates 24|7 reports that four Jeddah flights, EY601 to EY604, are scheduled to resume on 6 November. If you're travelling to Saudi Arabia, check your exact flight number before leaving for the airport.
2 November 20260211 ShareCrime & Safety|LeisureYou can still head into Sharjah's open desert for an evening with friends or family. Police have clarified there is no blanket ban on desert gatherings, Gulf News reports, following complaints about fines issued to five vehicles. Just observe traffic rules and stay out of restricted areas. Sitting in the desert isn't an offence by itself.
1 November 20260111 ShareTransport|Crime & SafetyDubai Police issued 48,950 fines for driving vehicles with expired registration in the first 10 months of 2026. The penalty is Dh500, four black points and seven days of vehicle impoundment. Police are reminding drivers that registration renewals also help ensure their cars receive essential safety checks. If your renewal date is approaching, check your insurance and inspection requirements before it slips past.
31 October 20263110 ShareCrime & SafetyDubai Police have arrested six suspects over an alleged Dh2.6 million cryptocurrency fraud involving an unlicensed exchange. The victim reportedly lost Dh2 million in cash and Dh600k in digital assets during a proposed transaction. Police traced and secured the virtual assets and warned residents to use authorised trading providers. When someone wants you to move a large sum through an unlicensed intermediary, that is a warning sign.
30 October 20263010 ShareCrime & Safety|Community|TechnologySharjah's Child Safety Organisation is warning parents about AI-generated fake images being used to bully, threaten and blackmail children. Families are being urged to review privacy settings, limit access to children's photographs and report suspicious activity. Suspected child abuse or exploitation can be reported through the UAE-wide 800 700 helpline.
30 October 20263010 ShareEnvironment|Leisure|Crime & SafetyThe tanker oil spill off Umm Al Quwain has been contained, with authorities reporting no fresh leakage and a noticeable decline in pollution. Beaches in Umm Al Quwain, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah have faced precautionary closures while clean-up continues. Officials say market fish and drinking water remain safe. Beachgoers should check local restrictions before heading out.
23 October 20262310 ShareCrime & Safety|Shopping|BusinessDubai Police have arrested six people suspected of using a fake shopping website to steal bank-card information and make unauthorised transactions. One victim said years of savings disappeared while she was asleep. The reminder is simple: check unfamiliar shopping links carefully, monitor bank notifications and report unexplained deductions immediately.
17 October 20261710 ShareCrime & Safety|TechnologyAbu Dhabi Police have expanded the capabilities of Captain Sanad, their virtual police character, to deliver news bulletins, traffic information and weather alerts in multiple languages. The update is intended to make safety and public-awareness information faster and easier to access for the emirate’s diverse community.
16 October 20261610 ShareHousing|Crime & SafetyAbu Dhabi has launched a “My Home is Safe” programme at new-home handover centres to help families prevent and respond to domestic emergencies. The initiative provides practical training in first aid, fire response, evacuation planning and child safety, while participating homes receive fire extinguishers and first-aid kits.
16 October 20261610 ShareCrime & SafetyDubai Police have arrested eight people accused of arranging fraudulent foreign driving licences for customers who had not travelled abroad or completed the required lessons and tests. The licences were intended to be exchanged for UAE licences under existing agreements. Authorities warned that customers who knowingly use such services may also face criminal liability.