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Dubai Police insurance scam warning: Fake car, health policies circulating online
4+ hour, 17+ min ago (333+ words) Tue, Jun 16, 2026 | Muharram 1, 1448 | Fajr 03: 59 Planning to buy insurance online? Dubai Police is asking residents to watch out for scams and urging caution when dealing with offers on social media. Fraudsters increasingly exploit digital platforms with deceptive promotions and unusually low…...
UAE: Cheaper car insurance on social media could be fake, warn RAK Police
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (353+ words) Thu, Jan 15, 2026 | Rajab 26, 1447 | Fajr 05: 45 | DXB 26. 1 C The most common tactic used by scammers is to lure potential clients by promising lower insurance premiums than the minimum approved rates Ras Al Khaimah Police has warned the public to be constantly vigilant…...
UAE: How driving in flooded areas affects insurance claims due to 'negligence"
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (407+ words) Mon, Jan 12, 2026 | Rajab 23, 1447 | Fajr 05: 44 | DXB 24. 4 C Insurers in the UAE are increasingly becoming stricter and rejecting claims due to negligence of motorists while driving in flooded wadis as the local insurance market matures. Industry executives say consumers are also more…...
UAE: Can insurance deny car repair coverage after heavy rain damage?
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (492+ words) Sun, Jan 04, 2026 | Rajab 16, 1447 | Fajr 05: 43 | DXB 22. 3 C Once an insured pays the premium, an insurer becomes legally obligated to compensate for losses only in accordance with the risks, terms, and conditions expressly agreed in the policy Question: My vehicle sustained minor…...
What does UAE law say about car insurance costs, conditions?
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (403+ words) Sun, Nov 09, 2025 | Jumada al-Awwal 18, 1447 | Fajr 05: 12 | DXB 26. 1 C The law stipulates a maximum premium of five per cent to be levied for saloon vehicles and seven per cent for four-wheel drive vehicles for a 13-month policy Question: I need to renew…...
New UAE insurance briefing introduces the case for full-cover vehicle policies
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (321+ words) Mon, Jul 28, 2025 | Safar 3, 1447 | Fajr 04: 18 | DXB 41 C The announcement emphasises how comprehensive motor insurance is gaining relevance among both individual car owners and fleet operators in the country A newly released report has highlighted the rising demand for car insurance in…...
UAE: Why it costs more to insure a Chinese car than a Japanese or Korean car
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (571+ words) Thu, Jun 26, 2025 | Muharram 1, 1446 | Fajr 04: 01 | DXB 36 C Interest in Chinese brands has grown significantly, from just 2% of total car insurance enquiries in early 2023 to over 10% by mid-2025 The auto market has witnessed rapid growth of Chinese cars in the UAE roads, but…...
'We have no choice': UAE motorists call for reforms, audits as car insurance rates spike
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (555+ words) Mon, Jun 23, 2025 | Dhu al-Hijjah 27, 1446 | Fajr 04: 00 | DXB 37. 2 C A series of systemic pressures have converged, including the rising cost of vehicle repairs, insurance regulations and increase in fraudulent claims, according to industry insiders Motorists across the UAE are reporting significant spikes…...