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 .
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The email lands in your inbox, and your heart sinks. “Your UAE freelancer visa application is on hold pending submission of a compliant health insurance certificate.” Suddenly, your dream of being your own boss in the UAE is tangled in a web of regulations. Or perhaps you’ve just landed a major client, but the contract…
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Verified 2026 UAE travel-insurance rules for tourist visas, visa on arrival and residents flying abroad, plus policy, proof and claim checks.
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That sinking feeling in your stomach. The flash you saw in your rearview mirror, or the SMS notification that just lit up your phone. A significant UAE traffic fine can instantly cast a shadow over your day, turning a simple drive into a source of major financial stress. You’re not alone. The immediate questions are…
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That heart-stopping moment when your insurance renewal notice lands in your inbox. The number is bigger—sometimes much bigger—than last year, and that familiar feeling sinks in: you’re probably overpaying. For many of us, navigating the world of UAE insurance feels like a game where the rules are unclear, and the house always wins. High insurance…
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For years, renting a home in the UAE has come with a significant financial hurdle: the demand for large, upfront payments in the form of one, two, or four post-dated cheques. This system forces residents to save tens of thousands of dirhams just to secure a lease, placing immense pressure on cash flow and personal…
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