Disneyland Abu Dhabi artist design (Credit: Disney) Disney has revealed a historic first for its upcoming Middle East theme park water will be incorporated directly into the design of its iconic castle. Planned for Yas Island, Disneyland Abu Dhabi will merge Disney’s storytelling with the
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Teachers and school leaders in Dubai’s private schools will now face stricter rules when changing or joining institutions, following new guidelines issued by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). The measures are designed to raise teaching standards, strengthen accountability, and reduce high turnover rates across the emirate’s education sector. Appointment
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the completion of a key expansion project on Sheikh Zayed Road, one of the city’s most vital and heavily used highways. The upgrade, aimed at easing congestion and improving commuter journeys, has introduced an additional lane near the Umm Al Sheif Street exit. The project involved widening […]
Abu Dhabi in a significant move to simplify government services, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has announced that UAE citizens can now renew or replace their Emirates ID cards through a streamlined one-step process. The new system eliminates multiple previous requirements, reducing the process to just two actions:
Dubai, UAE Emirates has revised its Skywards Miles policy, announcing that children aged eight and below are no longer eligible to redeem First Class Classic Rewards or Upgrade Rewards. The change means that while passengers can still use their Skywards Miles to book Classic Rewards flights on Emirates or flydubai starting from 5,000 Miles younger […]
Photo: Storm_ae on Instagram Residents across the UAE woke up to dense fog on Tuesday morning, prompting the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) to issue red and yellow alerts for several parts of the country. The thick fog caused visibility to drop significantly, especially in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, raising concerns over road safety […]
Photo: Dubai Media Office Dubai South has introduced the Dubai South Business Hub (DSBH), a digital first free zone platform aimed at streamlining company formation for entrepreneurs, SMEs, and multinational enterprises. The initiative reflects Dubai’s ongoing commitment to supporting business growth and enhancing the emirate’s reputation as a global investment
Dubai’s tourism and hospitality sector continues to show remarkable strength, with average daily room rates (ADR) reaching AED 745 in the first half of 2025. This marks a 5.5 percent increase compared to the same period last year, reflecting the city’s growing appeal as a global destination. Hotel occupancy has remained robust, crossing 81 percent, […]
MENA digital media spending to rise 14% in 2025 Media consumption in the United Arab Emirates is evolving rapidly in 2025, driven by the rise of streaming services and social media, according to a new report by YouGov. One in three residents now spends more than three hours each day consuming media, reflecting a broader […]
When making the daily commute The daily commute between Sharjah and Dubai remains one of the most congested routes in the UAE, with peak-hour traffic often resulting in delays that extend for more than an hour. For thousands of residents who live in Sharjah and work in Dubai, the traffic challenge is part of everyday […]
As airport capacity soars Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has awarded a contract to expand the main traffic access bridge to Terminal 1 of Dubai International Airport. The move comes amid a sharp increase in passenger numbers, with the airport handling over 92 million travellers in 2024, according to Dubai Airports. The project, launched in […]
At Al Marjan Island Al Huzaifa Properties, the newly launched real estate development arm of Dubai-based Al Huzaifa Furniture, has outlined its ambitious strategy to transition from luxury interiors into end-to-end residential development in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This strategy involves delivering fully furnished residential properties with a focus on design-led,
Amid growing demand for cloud data platforms MongoDB is expanding its operations across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and key African markets as demand rises for scalable, cloud-based data platforms in the region’s public and private sectors. The US-based software company is increasing its regional hiring and customer outreach following the success of MongoDB […]
For new academic year Private schools in Dubai emirate following international curricula, including British, American, IB, and others, will resume classes after the current summer break on August 25, 2025, according to Dubai’s education regulator, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). According to the academic calendar for private schools in the emirate for
With effect from next 3 months The UAE Media Council has introduced a mandatory permit system for individuals posting promotional content on social media platforms, regardless of whether the content is paid or unpaid, as part of a new regulatory framework aimed at tightening controls over the growing digital advertising sector in the UAE. The […]
As regional growth accelerates The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to see international visitor spending reach an all-time high of $62.22 billion (AED228.5 billion) in 2025, according to new figures from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The forecast represents a 37% increase over the previous peak, which was last recorded in 2019. […]
With August 4, 2025, deadline Dubai-based Drydocks World, a key shipyard under DP World, has launched a public competition to name a 5,000-tonne floating crane, which is set to become the largest of its kind in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region once completed. The heavy-lift crane, currently being constructed by China’s Shanghai Zhenhua […]
As UAE summer temperatures soar Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has completed the second phase of a major upgrade to ventilation and air conditioning systems across Dubai’s metro network, in a move aimed at sustaining operational performance and commuter comfort during the Arabian Gulf region’s harsh summer months. The works, which were carried out across […]
Highlighting 300,000 years of UAE history The Zayed National Museum, the future national museum of the United Arab Emirates, is scheduled to open to the public in December 2025, according to the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi. Situated in the Saadiyat Cultural District in the UAE capital, the museum will present a […]
With Dubai launch this August Chinese automaker Chery Group will launch its new electric vehicle (EV) brand, iCAUR, in Dubai on August 1, 2025, as part of an ambitious expansion into the Middle East. The event will mark the global debut of the iCAUR V27 and V23 models, signalling the company’s entry into one of […]





























