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Dubai Metro fines: Penalties range from Dh100 to Dh2,000 for rule violations

News Editor 29/01/2026

Image Credit : RTA Dubai: Rushing onto a Dubai Metro train and realising you are in the wrong cabin is a familiar moment for many commuters. While some mistakes are minor, ignoring Dubai Metro rules can result in fines starting from Dh100 and rising to Dh2,000 for serious safety breaches. The

NEWS DESK

Global EPC Project Leaders Forum 2026 to Drive Saudi Arabia’s Mega Project Execution

News Editor 29/01/2026

11–12 February 2026 | Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Tagline: The National Platform for EPC Collaboration, Innovation, and Large Scale Project Delivery The Global EPC Project Leaders Forum 2026, scheduled for 11 and 12 February 2026 at JW Marriott Riyadh, will bring together senior decision-makers, consultants, contractors, and technology providers from the engineering,

Qatar Travel

Win free flight tickets inside Fortnite: Qatar Airways launches virtual Doha

News Editor 29/01/2026

Photo Credit: Qatar Airways Doha: Qatar Airways has unveiled its first-ever digital destination inside the global online game Fortnite, offering players a chance to explore Doha virtually and win real-world travel rewards, including free flights. The experience, titled QVerse Island, places players inside a digital version of Hamad International Airport, before guiding

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Dubai road congestion: RTA rolls out rapid traffic upgrades

News Editor 28/01/2026

Image Credit :RTA Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed 67 rapid traffic improvement projects across the emirate in 2025, delivering measurable gains in traffic flow, road capacity and safety as the city responds to rising mobility demands driven by urban growth. The programme covered 46 upgrades at critical points on major arterial roads […]

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Etihad Rail tests UAE’s first magnetic levitation rail system

News Editor 28/01/2026

Image Credit : Etihad Rail Dubai: Etihad Rail has conducted the Middle East’s first trial of magnetic levitation rail technology, marking a significant step forward in the UAE’s transport and logistics ambitions. The pilot project is being carried out in partnership with IronLev, an Italian technology firm specialising in advanced rail solutions. The trial took […]

Real Estate UAE

Dubai to build world’s first street made of gold

News Editor 28/01/2026

Photo Crediet : Dubai Gold District Dubai is set to construct the world’s first street made of gold, a landmark project to be developed within the emirate’s newly launched Gold District. The announcement was made as Ithra Dubai officially unveiled the Gold District, with further details on the gold-built street expected to be revealed in […]

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UAE launches ICAS, cutting international judicial cooperation time to minutes

News Editor 27/01/2026

Image Credit : WAM The UAE’s Ministry of Justice has launched the International Cooperation Administration System (ICAS), a fully digital platform that reduces the time needed to exchange international cooperation requests from three to seven days to just five minutes. The new system eliminates paper-based transactions entirely and standardises procedures across federal

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UAE media delegation to visit Kuwait in February

News Editor 27/01/2026

Image Credit : Dubai Media Office A high-level UAE media delegation will visit Kuwait in early February as part of a cultural and professional exchange celebrating the strong and longstanding ties between the two countries. The visit follows the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and is held under the patronage […]

Events UAE

Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi 2025 Concludes as a Landmark Gathering Shaping the Future of Web3 and Digital Economies

News Editor 27/01/2026

Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi 2025, which was organized by VAP Group and powered by Times of Blockchain, held from December 10-11, 2025, at Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi, achieved the goal of being a leading platform that influences the worldwide blockchain and Web3 ecosystem in the Middle East region. The […]

UAE Weather

NCM warns of humid mornings, fog risk in parts of UAE until Saturday

News Editor 27/01/2026

Photo Credit: WAM The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast continued humid conditions during the morning hours across several inland and coastal areas of the UAE, with a chance of fog or light fog forming from tomorrow through January 31. According to the latest outlook, weather conditions will generally remain fair to partly cloudy, […]

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Ajman establishes Rental Dispute Resolution Centre under new law

News Editor 26/01/2026

Image Credit : WAM AJMAN, January 26, 2026 His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has issued Law No. (1) of 2026 to establish the Rental Dispute Resolution Centre in the emirate, replacing the existing rental disputes committee. The new law is designed to strengthen the legislative […]

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Dubai Police brings next-generation automation to forensic laboratories

News Editor 26/01/2026

Image Credit : Dubai Police Dubai Police has signed a memorandum of understanding with global laboratory technology firm Eppendorf to advance the automation of forensic laboratories and strengthen scientific capabilities that support the justice system. The agreement was signed at the General Department of Forensic Sciences and Criminology by Major General Ahmad Thani bin

Travel

UAE, Qatar–US flights disrupted as severe winter storm causes delays and cancellations

News Editor 26/01/2026

Photo Credit: X Dubai: Air travel between the UAE, Qatar and the United States continues to face significant disruption as a powerful winter storm impacts the US East Coast, forcing airport closures, widespread delays and flight cancellations on key transatlantic routes. There were signs of gradual improvement on Monday after the storm moved out of […]

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Ministry of Defence Coding Challenge wraps up at UMEX and SimTEX 2026

News Editor 23/01/2026

Image Credit : WAM The Ministry of Defence (MoD) Coding Challenge has successfully concluded alongside the Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX) and Simulation and Training Exhibition (SimTEX), held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs and Chairman of the Smart […]

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Metal Park launched as world’s first AED430 million pay-as-you-grow metals ecosystem in KEZAD

News Editor 23/01/2026

Image Credit : WAM Abu Dhabi has launched Metal Park, the world’s first pay-as-you-grow metals ecosystem, marking a major shift in how downstream metals businesses access industrial infrastructure and logistics. The AED430 million development was unveiled by Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group in the presence of Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of […]

Transport UAE

Sharjah public parking grace period explained: What drivers should know

News Editor 23/01/2026

Photo Credit: Gulf News Motorists in Sharjah who need to make a quick stop for groceries, medicines or other short errands may not need to pay for a full hour of parking. Sharjah Municipality has clarified that a 10-minute grace period applies across public parking spaces in the emirate. The confirmation was shared by Sharjah […]

News

Tata Projects appointed EPC partner for SAF One Middle East sustainable aviation fuel project

News Editor 22/01/2026

Image Credit : Tata Projects Limited has been appointed as the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) partner for a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) project in the Middle East, being developed by SAF One Energy Management Limited. The HEFA-based (Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids) facility will convert used cooking oil and other waste oils and […]

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Natural parks across UAE emerge as investment hubs for entrepreneurs

News Editor 22/01/2026

Image Credit: WAM The UAE is strengthening its focus on parks and green spaces as a central pillar of its sustainability strategy and quality-of-life agenda, with natural parks increasingly positioned as engines for economic activity, entrepreneurship, and private-sector investment. National initiatives aimed at expanding urban greenery, increasing tree cover, and

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Sheikh Mohammed launches District IO, targeting Dh103bn boost to UAE GDP over next decade

News Editor 22/01/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai’s economic growth agenda took a major step forward on Thursday as Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched District IO, a new economic district designed to accelerate innovation and support emerging sectors of the economy. Unveiled at Dubai Silicon Oasis, the project is expected to contribute more than Dh103 billion to […]

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Calidus, Hameem Technologies and Aergility partner to produce VTOL unmanned aircraft in Abu Dhabi

News Editor 21/01/2026

Calidus Holding Group has announced a strategic partnership with Hameem Technologies and Aergility to jointly develop and manufacture two unmanned vertical take-off and landing aircraft, ALRASID and ALTARESH, strengthening the UAE’s national aerospace and defence capabilities. The VTOL platforms are designed to support intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance