Dh6.9 Million Family Claim Thrown Out, Dubai Court Upholds Prior Ruling
The Dubai Civil Court of First Instance heard a family quarrel over a property sale that had been inherited by the father and his son’s grandmother. The house fetched Dh8.1 million before the dispute erupted.
Families warned: settled disputes can’t be revived
The court ordered the father to pay all court fees and legal costs, underscoring that the earlier judgment already settled the matter. It stressed that a final judgment carries binding authority, blocking any attempt to reopen the same issue even with new documents.
The ruling reinforces the principle of res judicata in Dubai’s civil litigation.
Indonesia earthquake: 54 dead
Indonesia Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 54
The death toll from a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck Indonesia's Flores Island has risen to 54, with thousands of people still displaced across eastern Indonesia. Rescuers are battling landslides, aftershocks, and shortages to reach survivors, as local media reported over 130 people injured and approximately 7,000 residents forced from their homes into temporary shelters.
Aftershocks remain a major concern, with 1,598 recorded in Nusa Tenggara Timur following Saturday's earthquake. Authorities continue to monitor the sequence, and another magnitude 5.7 earthquake was reported offshore Flores on Monday, with no tsunami warning issued. The central government has sent 25 tonnes of supplies, including ready-to-eat food, drinking water, and medical teams, to support the affected communities.
The destruction has created urgent shortages of food, clean water, medicines, and other basic supplies in some of the hardest-hit communities. Indonesia has dispatched about 275 tons of aid, while emergency authorities work to establish additional medical facilities, including field hospitals. Roads to some previously cut-off villages have been reopened, but several areas remain difficult to reach.
This disaster has unfolded as Indonesia marked its 81st Independence Day on Monday, overshadowing celebrations in Jakarta and leaving communities on Flores focused on survival and recovery. The popular Flores tourism destination, Wae Rebo, has temporarily suspended visits due to vulnerable trekking routes.
As of Monday afternoon, the emergency response on Flores has shifted from the immediate rescue phase towards relief, recovery, and continued monitoring of aftershocks. University Nusa Nipa and the NTT police are providing trauma-recovery assistance to children and other displaced residents.
The earthquake damaged over 1,300 homes across East Nusa Tenggara, with nearly 250 destroyed on Flores alone, according to the National Disaster Management Agency. Schools, hospitals, health centers, and government buildings were also damaged, leaving some medical services operating under emergency conditions.
Cristiano Ronaldo Retirement
Ronaldo Announces Likely Final Season
Cristiano Ronaldo has stated that the upcoming 2026-27 season will likely be his last as a professional football player. The 41-year-old Al-Nassr forward made these remarks in an interview with Vogue magazine, indicating his plans to retire after a 25-year career. Ronaldo's current contract with Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr, which he joined in December 2022, expires in June 2027.
Ronaldo has won five Ballon d'Or awards, five UEFA Champions League titles, and has scored 976 goals throughout his career. He expressed his desire to leave a spectacular legacy and is already planning for life beyond football. The Portugal captain mentioned that he has mapped out his future and plans to focus on various interests after retirement, including travel, playing padel, and spending time with his family.
The announcement marks the end of an era for one of football's greatest players. Ronaldo's decision to retire will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the football world, as he has been an iconic figure in the sport for over two decades.
Ronaldo recently married his longtime partner Georgina Rodríguez, and the couple has been enjoying their life together with their children. As he prepares for life after football, Ronaldo is looking forward to exploring new interests and spending more time with his loved ones.
The 2026-27 season will likely be an emotional one for Ronaldo and his fans, as they bid farewell to an incredible career. With his contract set to expire in June 2027, Ronaldo's retirement will bring an end to a remarkable chapter in football history.
AED 200 Fine for Etihad Rail Ticket Violations
Travelers Face AED 200 Penalty for Ticket Misuse on Etihad Rail
Etihad Rail now imposes a AED 200 fine on any passenger caught without a valid ticket, evading fare or tampering with a ticket, according to its Passenger Charter.
Who It Affects
The rule applies to every person boarding an Etihad Rail train or bus, from daily commuters to corporate travelers and tourists. Anyone who presents a ticket that doesn’t match the date, time, name or has been used before is subject to the fine.What You Need To Do
- Check that each ticket displays the correct date, time and passenger name and that it hasn’t been used previously.
- Carry the ticket and a valid government ID so Etihad Rail staff can verify identity at any checkpoint.
- Keep a charged mobile device if the ticket is electronic, because staff may ask to see the screen.
- If you’re stopped without a valid ticket, purchase a Flexible ticket on the spot through the train supervisor or the Etihad Rail mobile application.
- Never alter, share, or buy tickets from unauthorised sources; doing so triggers the same AED 200 fine.
Fine Schedule
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Traveling without a valid ticket (including using another person’s ticket) | AED 200 |
| Fare evasion or using discounted fare without entitlement | AED 200 |
| Forging or altering tickets | AED 200 |
| Ticket misuse (using category‑specific tickets without eligibility) | AED 200 |
Etihad Rail also warns that paying the fine doesn’t stop further action: the company can refuse travel, end the journey, ban the passenger from future service and refer the case to the Public Prosecution, which may impose additional penalties, including imprisonment where the law allows.
Trump Loses Supreme Court Appeal
Trump's Second Appeal Rejected in Carroll Defamation Case
The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected for a second time President Donald Trump's attempt to overturn a jury judgment that he sexually assaulted and defamed writer E Jean Carroll. Carroll, 82, a former journalist and columnist, accuses Trump of assaulting her in a dressing room of a New York department store in 1996. Trump paid $5.6 million to Carroll last month after a civil jury found he sexually assaulted and defamed her.
The Supreme Court did not give any reason for its decision not to hear the president's challenge, leaving the underlying civil verdict intact. This decision comes after Trump was ordered to pay $83.3 million to Carroll in a separate defamation case in New York, which he has also appealed to the Supreme Court.
The case against Trump began when Carroll published allegations of sexual assault in a 2019 book, prompting Trump to call her a "nut job" and claim she had fabricated her case. The rejection of Trump's appeal marks a significant development in the ongoing legal battle between Trump and Carroll.
This case is similar to other high-profile defamation cases, such as those involving public figures and media outlets, where the courts have had to weigh the balance between free speech and protection from harm to one's reputation.
41 Wall Street, the location of the alleged assault, is a notable location in this case, given its history and significance in New York City.
Temperatures Dip After Suhail star UAE Appears Aug 24
Heat Starts to Ease in Dubai After Suhail star UAE Appears on Aug 24
Dubai residents will notice the first hint of relief on the morning of 24 August, when the Suhail star climbs above the south‑eastern horizon just before sunrise.
Temperatures set to slide after the star’s rise
Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomy Society, says the mercury usually begins a steady decline after 20 August. The drop is gradual, so daytime highs will still feel sweltering through the end of September, but the oppressive peak of the summer will start to soften.The cooling trend follows three and a half months of the star’s absence; it vanished from the south‑western horizon in early May and re‑emerges on 24 August. Al Jarwan notes that observers in central parts of the Arabian Peninsula can spot Suhail roughly 40 minutes before sunrise, low on the south‑eastern line.
Even as temperatures ease, humidity remains high and morning fog is expected to linger into early autumn. Those conditions mean commuters should keep an eye on road visibility, especially along coastal routes where mist can settle overnight.
For farmers on the outskirts of Dubai, the star’s appearance is a traditional cue to start readying fields for the upcoming agricultural season. The cooler sea water also draws fish nearer to the shore, a shift that benefits local fish markets that rely on seasonal catches.
The period also marks the onset of Al Safriya, the first of the milder seasons in the Arab calendar. Historically, Al Safriya brings a chance of beneficial rainfall, a welcome development after months of dry heat.
Overall, the rise of Suhail offers a measurable, though modest, reprieve from the extreme summer that has dominated the UAE’s climate for weeks.
