Dubai News

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Dubai News January 28, 2026

KHDA to use AI to decide how Dubai private schools are inspected
on October 9, 2026 at 12:26 pm
Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is bringing in a new way of carrying out quality assurance visits to private schools, using AI to help decide which type of visit each school gets.
Etihad cancels flights to Riyadh after Houthi attacks
on October 9, 2026 at 8:06 am
Etihad Airways has cancelled flights from Abu Dhabi to Saudi Arabia's capital city of Riyadh for two days after Houthi missile attacks targetted King Khalid International Airport.
Dubai Police to host first triathlon at Al Mamzar Beach Park
on October 9, 2026 at 7:14 am
The first Dubai Police Triathlon will take place at Al Mamzar Beach Park on Sunday, offering athletes the chance to qualify for international competition.
UAE envoy visits Singapore to boost business and investment ties
on October 9, 2026 at 5:43 am
UAE envoy H.E. Badr Jafar is wrapping up a three-day visit to Singapore aimed at expanding trade, investment and philanthropic ties between the two countries.
UAE urges food sector to join global water talks
on October 9, 2026 at 5:21 am
The UAE is calling on the food industry to join global discussions on water ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi in December.