Germany’s air traffic control agency DFS has proclaimed a very important order that all the national air carriers must completely reroute their flights through the Tehran...
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) launches a pioneering luxury shared school rides initiative in Q1 2026, partnering with Yango Group and Urban Express Transport. The...
The United States is pleased to see the United Arab Emirates sign the historic Pax Silica Declaration, which is a historic move towards economic integration in...
With the start of the Dubai Metro Blue Line, Dubai’s public transport system is getting ready for another big improvement. The new line is meant to...
Dubai is now officially the world’s second-best place to avoid winter. It attracts millions of travellers in the colder months who are looking for sunshine, warm...
The European Union (EU) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are now making a grand move to establish a long-term partnership through extensive free trade and...
Doha doesn’t just do luxury, it stages it. Between gleaming new districts and grand, European-style malls, the city has become a playground for premium fashion, fine...
On October 12, 2025, the price of gold in the UAE was stable, and it offered stability to both investors and buyers of jewellery. The gold...
Humanitarian Diplomacy at Work In a significant development underscoring the power of humanitarian diplomacy, the United Arab Emirates has successfully mediated a prisoner of war (POW)...
The United Arab Emirates has cemented its place as a human development global leader. It is now placed 15th worldwide in the United Nations Development Programme’s...
Poor areas in Dubai’s city are fast being replaced by newer developments known as master communities, which are swapping out...
The UAE is implementing one of the most dynamic reform programs of payroll in the history of the country. The...
The UAE is implementing one of the largest payroll changes over the past few years and it will impact how...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) passport has been voted as the strongest passport in the world and entrenched its important...
The UAE government has officially launched a universal healthcare plan nationwide and every individual in the UAE is required to...
The official announcement has come that Eid Al Adha 2026 will be on the eve of Wednesday, May 27, with...
Saudi Arabia has announced that gas cylinders and portable cooking stoves are strictly prohibited to enter and be used in...
Economic activity is heating up as eid al adha is nearing which sees millions of expatriates sending money home for...
The UAE has officially announced the timetable for Eid Al Adha 2026 private sector holiday, providing a much-needed extended holiday...
Demand for flights and hotels has taken a turn for the worse due to the extra week-long holiday period slotted...
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