The body of a new-born has been found among rubbish in Sharjah. Workers discovered the baby in a garbage bin in the Al Sajjah area. The body was sent to a forensic laboratory for testing, and police are now searching for the baby’s parents. It’s the fourth incident of a child being abandoned in the Emirate this month, after a boy, aged three, was found on a beach, a nine-month-old in a parking lot, and a three-month-old in a hospital reception.
Free parking in Dubai this Friday
Public parking in Dubai, excluding multi-level terminals, will be free of charge on Friday, August 28 — the public holiday to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH).
Dubai Police step up safety and traffic measures for new academic year
Dubai Police have drawn up an integrated security and traffic plan to ensure a safe return for students and smoother traffic around schools as the new academic year begins.
UAE stands in solidarity with Nepal after deadly floods, landslides
The UAE has expressed its condolences and solidarity with Nepal following floods and landslides that have left dozens dead, injured or missing and caused significant damage.
UAE schools to welcome over 1.2 million students for new academic year
The UAE Ministry of Education says the country’s education system is fully ready for the 2026–2027 academic year, with more than 1.27 million students set to return to over 1,180 public and private schools on August 31.
