Shima Shahzeidi
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Shima Shahzeidi

Shima Shahzeidi is the editor and SEO strategist at DubaiPress. She decides which stories and guides the site covers, writes the editorial briefs, and reviews and edits every article before it goes live, checking it for accuracy and clarity. She also writes and publishes news on the UAE and world events. Shima has more than seven years of experience in digital and performance marketing, business development and marketing strategy. Connect with Shima on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shima-shahzeidi/

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Abu Dhabi Warehouse Fire in Al Mafraq Industrial Area as Authorities Respond
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Abu Dhabi Warehouse Fire in Al Mafraq Industrial Area as Authorities Respond

Abu Dhabi Police and teams from the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority are responding to an Abu Dhabi warehouse fire in the…

Shima Shahzeidi 🕒 Nov 13, 2026
Eid Al Etihad Holiday 2026: Federal Employees Off From 2 to 4 December
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Eid Al Etihad Holiday 2026: Federal Employees Off From 2 to 4 December

The Eid Al Etihad holiday 2026 for employees of ministries and federal entities will run from Wednesday 2 December to Friday 4…

Shima Shahzeidi 🕒 Nov 13, 2026
Abu Dhabi Police Arrest Suspect in Alleged AED 14 Million Gold Jewellery Fraud
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Abu Dhabi Police Arrest Suspect in Alleged AED 14 Million Gold Jewellery Fraud

Abu Dhabi Police said on Thursday that the Criminal Security Sector had arrested the main suspect in an alleged gold jewellery fraud…

Shima Shahzeidi 🕒 Nov 12, 2026
Dubai-Bound Fujairah Energy Tanker Hit in Arabian Gulf; Indian Seafarer Among Four Injured
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Dubai-Bound Fujairah Energy Tanker Hit in Arabian Gulf; Indian Seafarer Among Four Injured

The Fujairah Energy tanker, a Liberia-flagged VLCC with six Indian seafarers on board, was hit by a projectile on Tuesday, 10 November…

Shima Shahzeidi 🕒 Nov 11, 2026
ADNOC Logistics Vessel Damaged in Attack in UAE Territorial Waters
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ADNOC Logistics Vessel Damaged in Attack in UAE Territorial Waters

An ADNOC vessel operated by ADNOC Logistics and Services sustained damage after an attack in UAE territorial waters in the Arabian Gulf…

Shima Shahzeidi 🕒 Nov 10, 2026

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Japan earthquake: magnitude 5.7 hits Shizuoka; no tsunami risk
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Japan earthquake: magnitude 5.7 hits Shizuoka; no tsunami risk

Japan earthquake reports on Sunday, November 8 put the magnitude at 5.7 after a tremor struck western Shizuoka at 01:04 Japan Standard…

Shima Shahzeidi 🕒 Nov 8, 2026
UAE de-escalation: Iran call as Iraq proposes regional diplomatic mission
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UAE de-escalation: Iran call as Iraq proposes regional diplomatic mission

UAE urges diplomacy as Iraq proposes regional ministerial visits. The proposal is not an agreed mission; flight arrangements remain separate.

Shima Shahzeidi 🕒 Nov 7, 2026
UAE Children Handwriting: Educators Split as Screens and AI Rise
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UAE Children Handwriting: Educators Split as Screens and AI Rise

A UK National Literacy Trust survey has reopened the debate in the UAE, where Dubai and Abu Dhabi educators who spoke to…

Shima Shahzeidi 🕒 Nov 6, 2026
White House Denies Hegseth and Rubio Will Leave After Midterm Losses
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White House Denies Hegseth and Rubio Will Leave After Midterm Losses

The White House and State Department called Rubio-exit reports fake news, while Trump said he intends to keep Pete Hegseth. The State…

Shima Shahzeidi 🕒 Nov 6, 2026
UAE Driving Licence Expired Over 10 Years Needs Theory and Practical Tests from 2027
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UAE Driving Licence Expired Over 10 Years Needs Theory and Practical Tests from 2027

From 1 January 2027, renewing a UAE driving licence expired for more than 10 years will require theory and practical tests. WAM…

Shima Shahzeidi 🕒 Nov 6, 2026

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US Midterms 2026: The Historic Firsts From Election Night
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US Midterms 2026: The Historic Firsts From Election Night

Democrats' gains in the US midterms brought a wave of historic firsts, including the first Black woman governor and the first Muslim…

Shima Shahzeidi 🕒 Nov 5, 2026
Early Childhood Week Goes National: 16 to 22 November Across All Seven Emirates
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Early Childhood Week Goes National: 16 to 22 November Across All Seven Emirates

The Ministry of Family and the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority will hold the first national Early Childhood Week from 16 to…

Shima Shahzeidi 🕒 Nov 4, 2026
Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Seat, Becoming the First Muslim US Senator
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Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Seat, Becoming the First Muslim US Senator

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan's US Senate seat over Republican Mike Rogers, according to an AP race call at 11:28am Dubai…

Shima Shahzeidi 🕒 Nov 4, 2026
Emirates Road E611 Night Closures Until Nov 15 as Etihad Rail Hits 120,000 Tickets
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Emirates Road E611 Night Closures Until Nov 15 as Etihad Rail Hits 120,000 Tickets

Drivers heading from Dubai to Sharjah at night need a new plan in the coming days. Emirates Road E611 is closing in…

Shima Shahzeidi 🕒 Oct 31, 2026
Dubai Digital Authorisation System: How It Works
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Dubai Digital Authorisation System: How It Works

Dubai has approved the Dubai Digital Authorisation System, which lets individuals and companies authorise someone else to complete certain transactions on their…

Shima Shahzeidi 🕒 Oct 29, 2026

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UAE Food Bank to Collect Surplus Food From Dubai Weddings Under New MoU
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UAE Food Bank to Collect Surplus Food From Dubai Weddings Under New MoU

Surplus food from weddings in Dubai will be passed on to people in need under a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) between…

Shima Shahzeidi 🕒 Oct 28, 2026
Dubai Number Plate Auction Raises AED 65.7 Million, Led by CC44 at AED 6.72 Million
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Dubai Number Plate Auction Raises AED 65.7 Million, Led by CC44 at AED 6.72 Million

The latest Dubai number plate auction raised AED 65.721 million, with plate CC44 fetching the top price of AED 6.72 million. Dubai's…

Shima Shahzeidi 🕒 Oct 28, 2026
UAE Lottery: Sharjah Resident Wins AED 5 Million Days Before Turning 60
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UAE Lottery: Sharjah Resident Wins AED 5 Million Days Before Turning 60

An Indian expat who lives in Sharjah has won AED 5 million in the UAE Lottery, five days before his 60th birthday.…

Shima Shahzeidi 🕒 Oct 27, 2026
Philippines e-Visa Now Available in Dubai: Fees, Processing Times and Rules
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Philippines e-Visa Now Available in Dubai: Fees, Processing Times and Rules

UAE residents who need a visa to visit the Philippines can now apply for a Philippines e-visa through the Philippine Consulate General…

Shima Shahzeidi 🕒 Oct 27, 2026
Parent-Teacher Communication Rules at Some UAE Schools: Texts Only, No Calls
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Parent-Teacher Communication Rules at Some UAE Schools: Texts Only, No Calls

Several schools in the UAE have set parent-teacher communication rules for the rest of the first term of the 2026-2027 school year.…

Shima Shahzeidi 🕒 Oct 26, 2026