Rouda Al Serkal is at the forefront of history as the first Emirati woman to achieve the prestigious title of grandmaster in chess. The 15 year...
Abu Dhabi is getting ready to upgrade and grow its smart mobility landscape with Autogo’s self-driving ride hailing service coming in 2026. Autogo is still working...
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President Faustin Archange Touadéra of the Central African Republic had a telephone conversation discussing ways to...
The UAE’s Federal Bank (CBUAE) has introduced a new symbol for the UAE Dirham further securing its identity across physical and digital financial environments. The new...
Oman will raise its national minimum wage to OMR 400 from OMR 325, says Minister of Labour Dr. Mahad bin Saeed Ba’awin. The proposal which is...
The UAE is implementing a new traffic law that will begin on March 29th 2025. The law will create more stringent rules to enhance road safety...
The United Arab Emirates(UAE) has pledged a historic investment of $1.4 trillion in the United States over the next decade especially in AI Data Centers, AI...
Kuwait has authorized a groundbreaking decision guaranteeing that female government employees who had their citizenship withdrawn under Article (8) of the nationality law will remain entitled...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) ranked 21st in the 2025 World Happiness Report and some other main developed countries such as the UK, the US, Germany...
As Ramadan draws to a close, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced its new visit schedule to Al Rawda Al Sharifa located at the Prophet’s Mosque...
More long-term Dubai residents than ever before are purchasing their homes with an easy Dubai First-Time Home Buyer Programme. The...
Traffic on Emirates Road (E611) between Dubai and Sharjah is set to change in a permanent overnight closure that is...
The Dubai property trend remains strong with rental homes still being popular amongst expatriates, business owners and families looking for...
The summer season can dampen the spirits of outdoor enthusiasts in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), but it can also...
The FIFA world cup 2026 and a thrilling tie-up with the food delivery app talabat has led to the TOD...
FIFA World Cup 2026 has kicked off, but this year it’s a three-part opening ceremony hosted by three different countries...
As the MoHRE and Federal Authority for ID, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) have connected the labor and registration...
Dubai’s gold market is once again under the microscope, following a near-Dh500-per-gram clip by prices of bullion stocks in recent...
Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has revealed a significant change to enhance the quality of the bank notes of the Kingdom....
UAE recently introduced Visa on Arrival (VOA) for Indian nationals. It is one of the most convenient entry methods for...
Stay informed with the latest Gulf, Middle East, business, economy, technology, and global news from The Gulf Independent. Get breaking updates, expert insights, and trending stories delivered directly to your inbox every day.
