Author: Fahad Al Sheri

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Fahad Al Sheri has spent the better part of five years in the UAE watching how quickly this country moves — and making sure readers are never the last to know. As UAE News & Business Editor at What's Hot in UAE, he covers the policies, infrastructure projects, and regulatory changes that shape daily life across all seven emirates.His work sits at the intersection of government affairs and ground-level impact. A new bridge that cuts your commute by nine minutes. A change to end-of-service rules that affects your contract. A metro expansion that unlocks a new part of the city. These are the stories Fahad follows from announcement to delivery.Before joining What's Hot in UAE, Fahad contributed to regional business and current affairs coverage across several UAE-based platforms, developing a network of sources within government communications, urban planning, and the private sector. He reads every official gazette update so you don't have to.Based in Dubai, he covers the UAE with the attention to detail that only comes from genuinely living inside the story.Follow Fahad's work on Muck Rack and Mastodon.

Living in the UAE

UAE Public Holidays 2026: Complete List with Dates and Rules

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Dubai gets a solid number of public holidays every year, but planning around them requires understanding which dates are fixed and which depend on the moon. Here is a list of all official UAE public holidays in 2026, including confirmed and expected Islamic dates, with notes on private-sector vs public-sector entitlements. For your convenience, these UAE Public Holidays 2026 are organised by both date and category. How UAE Public Holidays Work The UAE has two categories of public holidays: As you plan for UAE Public Holidays 2026, note that both fixed and Islamic dates are included within these groups. Additionally,…

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Living in the UAE

UAE Golden Visa: The Complete Guide for 2026

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The UAE Golden Visa in 2026 is a long-term residency visa that lets you live, work, and study in the UAE without needing a company or employer to sponsor your residency. It comes in 5-year and 10-year versions, is renewable, and covers your immediate family. Here is everything you need to know — no filler, just facts. What Is the UAE Golden Visa? Launched in 2019 and significantly expanded since, the Golden Visa is a self-sponsored residency. The key difference from a standard employment visa: Eligibility Categories 1. Investors in Real Estate 2. Investors in Public Investments 3. Entrepreneurs 4.…

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Living in the UAE

Your DEWA Bill Explained: Every Charge, What It Means, and How to Pay Less

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If your DEWA bill feels like it needs a decoder ring, you are not alone. It is four pages of line items, surcharges, and fees that can look baffling the first time — and the second. This guide breaks down exactly what you are paying for, why each charge exists, and what you can actually do to bring the total down. Who Is DEWA? DEWA — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority — is the sole provider of electricity and water for residential and commercial properties in Dubai. If you live in Dubai and are not in a community with a…

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Abu Dhabi Rent Freeze 2026: What It Means for Tenants and Businesses.

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Abu Dhabi has put a temporary freeze on rent increases across the entire emirate, in a move that lands as welcome news for tenants and businesses alike. The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) announced the measure on Tuesday, 2 June 2026, with immediate effect, confirming it on its official social channels with a simple promise to renters: “Your rent stays the same.” The freeze applies to all residential, commercial and industrial tenancy contracts in the capital. Every renewal will now be processed at a zero per cent increase for as long as the measure remains in place, and any new…

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News

Serena Williams Announces Comeback to Professional Tennis

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The Queen of the Court is back. Nearly four years after her emotional farewell at Arthur Ashe Stadium, 23-time Grand Slam singles champion Serena Williams has announced she is coming out of retirement. She is returning to professional tennis. Confirming the news in an exclusive with ESPN, the icon revealed she’ll rejoin the WTA Tour later this year. As a result, she is instantly setting up one of the most anticipated comebacks in sporting history. Why Serena is coming back When Williams stepped away after a gripping third-round exit at the 2022 US Open, she pointedly avoided the word “retirement”.…

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