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 .
A life-changing Dh100 million has been won, marking a historic moment in the UAE. As news of the country’s largest-ever lottery jackpot broke, a flurry of questions and scattered reports followed, leaving many searching for a single, reliable source of information. Who is the UAE lottery winner? Why the delay in the full announcement? And…
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Watching the petrol prices change each month can feel like a rollercoaster you didn’t sign up for. That sharp intake of breath at the pump, the quick mental calculation of your daily commute—it’s a familiar feeling for every driver in the UAE. But what if there was a way to step off that ride and…
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More than a decade after their record-shattering “Fight of the Century,” the specter of a rematch between boxing legends Manny “Pac Man” Pacquiao and Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. has once again electrified the sports world. Rumors are swirling, headlines are churning, and fans are caught in a familiar cycle of hope and speculation. Are we…
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Navigating Dubai’s bustling roads on a delivery bike is a daily challenge. The pressure is high, the timelines are tight, and your safety is always on the line. Now, a major change is coming that will affect lane rules for delivery bikes in the city. Starting November 1, 2025, new traffic laws will restrict where…
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The age of predictable, script-based ransomware attacks is over. A widely-shared claim put the figure at a staggering 80% of modern ransomware attacks being powered by artificial intelligence, from a study by MIT Sloan and Safe Security — though it’s worth noting that specific study was quietly shelved by MIT Sloan after security researchers publicly…
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The images are iconic: shimmering skyscrapers piercing a desert sky, luxurious shopping malls, and a lifestyle a byword for ambition and opportunity. But behind the glamour of relocating to Dubai or Abu Dhabi lies a complex reality of paperwork, cultural nuances, and logistical hurdles. If you’re moving to the UAE, you’ve likely found yourself lost…
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s name is a byword for football greatness. We’ve all seen the highlight reels, the gravity-defying goals, and the trophy lifts. It’s easy to praise his success, to label him a “natural talent” or a “born winner.” But this superficial admiration misses the point entirely. It fails to answer the most important question: how…
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Amazon Now is Amazon’s minutes-delivery service in the UAE. Eligible addresses can order fresh food, groceries, personal-care products, electronics, baby items and other everyday essentials through the Amazon app or Amazon.ae/now. Amazon advertises delivery in 15 minutes, but the promise depends on the delivery address, stock and the time shown at checkout. Prime members get…
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The UAE traffic law sends a clear message: reckless driving carries consequences far beyond fines. The new Federal Traffic Law introduces licence suspensions of up to three years, jail terms, and minimum fines of Dh10,000 for serious traffic offences. It’s a bold step in the country’s ongoing drive to make UAE roads among the safest…
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The internet broke this morning. Not entirely, but enough to send millions into mild panic as Snapchat, Ring doorbells, and even the UK tax website suddenly stopped working. The culprit? Amazon Web Services, the invisible backbone holding up much of the digital world. Around 8am UK time—that’s midday here in the UAE—reports started flooding in.…
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Something fundamental has shifted on Dubai’s roads, and plenty of drivers still haven’t clocked it. The Dubai Police AI traffic system is now watching live feeds across the city’s busiest corridors. It’s scanning thousands of camera frames every second, flagging dangerous behaviour without waiting for a patrol car to arrive. Five specific violations now trigger…
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For years, the rhythm of expatriate life in the Gulf was defined by the two-year visa cycle—a constant state of dependency on a sponsor, punctuated by the low-grade anxiety of renewal. Long-term planning felt like a luxury, and true stability was always just out of reach. But a fundamental shift is underway. The GCC Golden…
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