The direct and apparent advantage of the GCC Unified Visa is to facilitate travel and touristic activities for the residents of the GCC countries. On one hand, tourists, coming from outside the Arabian Gulf, get the advantage of visiting two or three countries with the same visa. GCC
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Photo Credit : Gulf News Commuters across Dubai and Sharjah faced major disruptions during the morning rush hour on Wednesday after multiple traffic incidents caused severe congestion on key arterial roads. Major accident on Sheikh Zayed Road The most significant delays were reported on Sheikh Zayed Road, where a multi-vehicle collision brought traffic to a […]
Image Credit : Dubai Municipality Dubai Municipality has announced the return of the Ramadan Souq in Deira, with the fourth season set to open on January 17 and run until February 15 at Old Municipality Street Square in the Grand Souq area. The annual event, organised by Dubai Municipality, is designed to celebrate Emirati heritage […]
Dubai International Airport is set to move fully cashless for parking, as Dubai Airports and Salik roll out a new e-wallet payment system across all paid parking areas from January 22, 2026. Under a new 10-year agreement, Salik’s e-wallet will be integrated across parking facilities at Dubai International Airport (DXB), covering Terminals 1, 2 and […]
Abu Dhabi Police have issued a fresh warning urging residents to stay alert against fake online advertisements designed to trick users into clicking fraudulent links and surrendering personal or financial information. The authority said scammers often create convincing advertisements that redirect users to fake websites posing as legitimate businesses. These sites
Image Credit : WAM Dubai Airports and Dubai’s road toll operator Salik have signed a long-term agreement to introduce seamless e-wallet parking payments across all terminals at Dubai International Airport. The 10-year agreement was witnessed by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of Dubai Airports, and Mattar Al Tayer, chairman of Salik. Under the […]
Photo Credit: ZAWYA The UAE has inaugurated one of the world’s largest ultra-fast electric vehicle charging hubs, marking a major step in the country’s push toward cleaner, smarter mobility. ADNOC Distribution said the new facility at Saih Shuaib on the E11 highway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai is the sixth largest superfast EV charging hub […]
The different types of visas to the UAE Blue Residency Visa: The Blue Residency Visa has been launched with the duration up to 10 years. This visa is designed for individuals who significantly contribute to the enhancement of the society and the environment. These fields include combating climate change and achieving sustainability objectives. GCC Unified […]
A warning has been issued by the NMC regarding fog, blowing dust and increasingly high sea tides. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), fluctuating weather conditions will prevail over the UAE in the coming days. These fluctuating weather conditions include lower temperatures, periods of intense fog, strong winds and high sea tides, resulting […]
Photo Credit: X / SPA_Eng Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for Riyadh City has awarded a contract to extend the Red Line of the Riyadh Metro, adding 8.4 kilometres and five new stations to carry the route from King Saud University to the Diriyah Gate, according to local media reports. The Red Line extension, also known […]
Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services has announced plans to roll out an AI-powered “Smart First Aid Kit” as a digital platform and mobile application, aimed at strengthening public awareness of first aid and emergency response across the emirate. Designed for residents and visitors alike, the initiative will deliver fast and reliable medical guidance through
Image Credit : WAM The UAE Ministry of Finance has launched a new digital system to centralise and manage data on federally owned real estate, marking a key step in modernising public asset management and strengthening governance. The platform, known as the Federal Government Real Estate Assets Platform, will act as a unified electronic registry […]
On 9 January 2026, the Child Digital Safety Forum was held in Abu Dhabi under the theme “Towards a Safe and Sustainable Digital Environment for Future Generations”. The forum’s core focus was on institutional and societal approaches to safeguarding children digitally. The Forum also emphasized the importance of making efforts to consolidate communication and collaboration
When the weather conditions are severe, the authorities issue warnings to residents to stay home and never leave their homes, except in the case of emergencies. The government of the UAE encourages residents, especially in the northern region of the country, to be alert and cautious when heavy rains and thunderstorms hit this part of […]
Image Credit : apollogo Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has identified 65 locations across the emirate for the first phase of its driverless RoboTaxi rollout, marking a major step toward fully autonomous public transport. According to an RTA video presentation, Phase 1 will span two operational zones, with 17 locations in Zone One and 48 […]
France and Poland, two major countries from which Saudi Arabia imports its poultry and eggs, have been struggling with a major outbreak of the avian influenza since quite some time now. Saudi Arabia has been left with no other option but to place a temporary ban over the import of poultry and eggs from France […]
Dubai: Emirates has issued a travel advisory for passengers flying to the United Kingdom, warning that new digital entry requirements will come into force from February 25, 2026. The airline said travellers who require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) must secure approval before departure, or they will not be permitted to board flights to the […]
Etihad Rail has unveiled full details of the UAE’s national passenger rail network, confirming it will connect 11 cities and regions across the country by 2026. The announcement marks a major milestone in the nation’s transport and infrastructure development, delivering the UAE’s first fully integrated passenger rail system. The network is designed to strengthen
Photo Credit: RTA Dubai has taken a decisive step towards fully autonomous mobility with the launch of Baidu Apollo Go’s Autonomous Vehicles Operations and Control Centre, the first such facility established by the Chinese technology company outside China. The 2,000-square-metre centre, located at Dubai Science Park, was inaugurated on Thursday by Mattar Al Tayer, Director
Photo Credit: Abu Dhabi Judicial Department New projects should be launched time to time, as they enhance security, rehabilitation and rights’ access under judicial reforms. A couple of advanced technology projects have been approved to be launched, driven by AI, by the Correctional and Rehabilitation Committee at Abu Dhabi Judicial Department. These projects are driven by




























