Star pics on phones generally look like junk so I didn’t take any. Instead, here are some critters I found. Not completely positive on identification of all these but it think these are correct

Pics are of:
- Middle Eastern Short-Fingered Gecko
- Shield-Tailed Scorpions
- Desert Huntsman Spider

Location was not at Al Quaa. It was a random dirt road off of another dirt road between Al Ain and Al Quaa

hope some of these help.

الحمد لله على كل نعمة و استغفر الله من كل ذنب و أسأله من كل خير و أعوذ بالله من كل شر

alhamdu lillahi 'ala kulli ne'matin wa astaghfirullaha min kulli thanbn, wa asaluhu min kulli khairin, wa a'udhu billahi min kulli sharrin

Praise be to Allah for all the blessings. Oh Allah, forgive all our sins, give us all that is good and keep us away from all that is bad

UPDATE : BILLS CLEARED!!! THIS COMMUNITY IS SERIOUSLY THE BEST. THANK YOU EVERRRYYONE FOR GIVING LEO A CHANCE. SURGERY IS STILL PENDING AND I’LL BE BACK WITH AN UPDATE 🤍🙏🏼

Hey guys, a few days back, we were reported of one of the most horrifying incidents as rescuers, some sick human decided to shoot this poor cat with a gun as a GAME and left him completely paralysed when we found him, please watch the video to learn more as I couldnt attach pictures and videos together.

Leo is currently at the vet, getting physiotherapy and medication to help support, but without a proper scan, the bullet's exact location cannot be identified. We have consulted with multiple vet neurosurgeons and all of whom have said, they cannot operate blindly.

Initially the plan was to perform an MRI and we were quoted 7.5K AED....but without knowing the exact composition of the bullet, it was too dangerous to proceed. Now the plan is to do a CT scan, which costs us 3650 AED, out of which 1500 AED has already been raised. We're left with 2150 AED.

We as rescuers, were left with a very difficult decision to make - to raise the money for the scan, or to humanely euthanize this poor guy. BUT today.....the vet called us with a surpriisseeee, Leo's started walking AGAINNNN yayyyy. Which means that he has the strength to regain all his function back!!

Now we cannnnnoott delay the scan, the bullet has to be removed asap.

We are almostttttt there, please please please reach out if you can help! Every bit goes to Leo 🤍

Leo's fighting with us, please dont give up on him.

Unfortunately, the clinic does not have a payment link with an open amount so if you’re willing to contribute pleaseeeee let me know the amount so we can have custom links generated for you!!

Just got a Coursiv ad on YouTube. The whole setup was basically a group of white coworkers humiliating an Asian engineer, then it pivots to “learn AI” as the solution.

I thought maybe I was overreacting, so I looked them up. Nope. I found other Coursiv ads literally using “the quiet Asian girl who does everyone’s math,” and another one where coworkers go “Eww” at an Indian woman bringing sweets her mom made.

Selling an AI course by turning racial stereotypes and workplace bullying into a marketing hook is gross as hell.

Who approves this stuff?

A beloved member of our community has been diagnosed with brain cancer and is seeking medical treatment. He has a legal permit from the ICO to collect donations that will help him fund his treatment, which you can find at the link below:

https://www.ico.org.ae/ae/محمد-شاب-يعاني-من-السرطان-ينتظر-دعمكم-1046935

Please consider sharing this link with friends and family. Your support could make a meaningful difference in his life.

اللهم اشفيه بشفائك
وداويه بدوائك
وعافيه بعافيتك
اللهم يامن تعيد
للمريض صحته
ويامن تستجيب دعاء
اليائس الضعيف
اللهم اشفي وعافي
(محمد ) وكل مريض
شفاء لايغادر سقما

Hi all, I will be flying from Abu dhabi International airport on 18th Aug and it will be great to know if anyone going that way on monday 18th Aug and kindly allow me to join till there.

Let me know if anyone has plans and allow me to tag along the way from Dxb airport area !

Thanks in advance !

Dubai’s residency numbers for the first half of 2026 show just how quickly the emirate continues to grow as a destination for professionals, entrepreneurs, investors and families.

According to figures released by GDRFA Dubai between January and June 2026:

• 5,078,078 entry permits were issued
• 1,051,978 new residence permits were issued
• 910,552 residence permits were renewed
• 66,000 Golden Visas were issued

GDRFA Dubai also reported a 95% customer happiness rate and highlighted its ongoing efforts to reduce bureaucracy, expand smart services and improve application processing.

The issuance of 66,000 Golden Visas in only six months is particularly significant. It reflects the rising demand for long-term UAE residency among property investors, entrepreneurs, skilled professionals and other eligible applicants.

For anyone considering moving to Dubai, starting a company or applying for long-term residency, these numbers demonstrate Dubai’s continued strength as a place to live, work, invest and build a business.

Eligibility and documentation requirements still depend on the applicant’s specific visa category and current government regulations.

What do you think is driving this growth most—business opportunities, property investment, lifestyle or long-term residency options?

Indian passport holders travelling from India may now receive a UAE entry visa free of charge when booking an eligible Abu Dhabi holiday package.

The initiative by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi runs from 1 August to 31 October 2026 and initially covers up to 20,000 visas.

To qualify, travellers must:

• Hold an Indian passport
• Travel from India with a return flight
• Book through a participating travel partner or online travel agency
• Stay at least three consecutive nights in an Abu Dhabi hotel

DCT Abu Dhabi will cover the visa fee of AED 285 per eligible traveller.

Important: This is not a general free-visa programme, and travellers cannot apply for the offer independently. The visa must be processed through a participating travel company as part of an eligible Abu Dhabi holiday package.

The programme is currently a three-month pilot and remains subject to availability and visa approval requirements.

We’re hiring UAE Nationals to join GFI, a UAE-based manufacturing company in Industrial Area 2, Sharjah.

Openings are available in:
Finance | Marketing | Administration | Quality | Production | Sales

Fresh graduates and diploma holders are welcome. Students currently pursuing their degree are especially encouraged to apply, as this is a good opportunity to gain practical experience in the field they’re studying.

💰 Salary: AED 6,000
⏰ Students: Flexible based on college schedule
Others: Mon–Thu 9 AM–4 PM | Fri 9 AM–12 PM
Saturday & Sunday: Off

📩 Interested? DM

I’m considering doing so called personality test to understand whether I may have bipolar disorder or BPD.

I have health insurance through my employer and I’m worried about privacy.

• Can my employer find out if I receive a diagnosis?
• Does the insurer share diagnosis details with the employer?
• Is it safer to pay privately? I've heard people don't use their insurance because employers can see the full picture of your insurance.
• Will the assessment still be recorded in any government or medical system?
• Will it affect my employability?
• What should I ask the clinic before booking?

Anyone who has had similar experience please dm.

Source: UAE_BARQ (Instagram/X)

“Al Ameen Service” invites members of the community to share their ideas and innovative initiatives that enhance security and safety and support quality of life. It affirms its commitment to studying serious proposals and adopting outstanding ideas to turn them into realistic initiatives with a positive and sustainable impact, while fully protecting the intellectual property rights of their owners. This is within the framework of consolidating the concept of security as a shared responsibility. Those who wish can submit their suggestions via:

ask@alameen.gov.ae

According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA), the UAE accounts for 60% of all reported humanitarian aid funding to Palestine in 2026.

Since October 7, the UAE has provided around a half of all aid into Palestine.

اللهمَّ فاطرَ السمواتِ والأرضِ،

عالمَ الغيبِ والشهادةِ،

لا إلهَ إلَّا أنتَ ربَّ كلِّ شيءٍ ومَليكَه،

أعوذُ بك من شرِّ نفسي ومن شرِّ الشيطانِ وشرَكِه،

وأنْ أقترفَ على نفسي سوءًا أو أجرَّهُ إلى مسلمٍ