Dubai’s RTA rolls out new service for its customers Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a new WhatsApp-based service that allows one to book and reschedule driving test appointments in Dubai emirate in the UAE. The new rollout is available via the Authority’s
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Dubai Municipality has hired nearly 140 Emiratis from a range of disciplines, including engineering, technical, and administrative, as part of its ‘Our Human Resources, Our Pride’ initiative in 2023. The initiative aims to increase the percentage of Emiratization in the technical and field areas associated with municipal fields of work. The latest move is in […]
British star Emma Raducanu will compete at the second edition of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open next month, with the 2021 Grand Slam winner the latest player confirmed to be participating in the WTA 500 event, ahead of the main draw entry list being announced tomorrow (Tuesday January 9). Hosted in partnership with Mubadala and […]
Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) announced welcoming the first flight of ‘Fly Oya’ flights, from Tripoli, Libya, to Sharjah Airport during 2024. This is in line with the Authority’s ambitious efforts to expand the airport’s list of flight destinations. The airline will operate a single weekly flight from Mitiga Airport in Tripoli every Wednesday. The […]
HID, the world’s leading provider of trusted identity solutions, will showcase its latest innovations in physical access control and secure identity issuance at Intersec Dubai, Jan. 16–18, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, at Booth S3-D17. HID’s trusted identities solutions showcased at the booth will include: Access control in a mobile-first world: HID Mobile Access®
Some of the world’s top players are participating The inaugural Dubai Invitational, a brand-new Pro-Am event on the DP World Tour, tees off at Dubai Creek Resort from January 11-14, 2024, with the event featuring a lineup of 60 professional golfers and 60 amateurs. The tournament will see a 72-hole strokeplay competition played concurrently with […]
Platform was launched by DGCX The GCC region’s inaugural Shari’ah Compliant Silver Spot Contract (DSSC) is providing investors with a secure and transparent platform for trading the precious white metal. Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX), the top derivatives exchange in the Middle East, launched the contract in late 2023, after securing regulatory approval from
As part of its ongoing commitment to enhance the welfare of its workforce, the UAE has unveiled a transformative initiative to replace conventional end-of-service schemes with Voluntary Alternative End-of-Service Benefit Schemes also known as workplace savings plans. This transition goes beyond administrative change, signifying a major leap towards empowering the workforce
Novotel Dubai Al Barsha, located in the heart of the city, is thrilled to celebrate its 10-year anniversary, marking a decade of many milestones and memories. In celebration of its 10th anniversary the beloved hotel is pleased to announce an all-inclusive full-board staycation for guests seeking an incredible hotel deal. Available to book from today […]
The World of Coffee 2024, a highly anticipated event in the coffee industry, is set to organise two distinctive national championships including ‘UAE National Barista Championship’ and the ‘UAE National Latte Art Championship’ targeting industry professionals. The third edition of the exhibition, organised by DXB Live, the integrated event management and experiential
Emerald Palace Group (EPG), which owns the luxurious Raffles The Palm Dubai, has announced that the Super Penthouse R1, the largest penthouse in Dubai, is up for sale at AED 600 million. Comprising the top three levels and rooftop of the prestigious Raffles The Palm Dubai Residences, this ultra-luxury super-penthouse in Palm Jumeirah is designed […]
Branches are located in Abu Dhabi and Dubai emirates Amazon Web Services EMEA (AWS Europe) will launch two local branches in the UAE on February 1, 2024. One new branch is located in Abu Dhabi to serve customers in the emirate primarily. In contrast, the other branch is located in Dubai, serving all customers across the […]
University of Sharjah andFujairah Research Centre have announced a new research partnership to establish the ‘Fujairah Chair in Applied Science and Technology’ in the University of Sharjah. The partnership was finalized with signatures from Dr. Hamid Al-Nuaimi, Chancellor of the University of Sharjah, and Dr. Fouad Lamghari Ridouane, Director of Fujairah Research Centre.
The Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD), in collaboration with Endurance Sports Service, is pleased to declare the successful occurrence of the Ajman Half Marathon by Saudi German Hospital, Ajman on December 31, 2023, at the picturesque Ajman Safia Park. With the involvement of 1,200 racers, the event represents a noteworthy advancement in
Dubai Municipality completed about 500 transactions of digital and smart municipal services through its ‘Happiness Vehicle’ initiative to make services available to citizens at their homes. The project completed 52 transactions in the first quarter, 132 transactions in the second, and 153 and 133 transactions in each of the third and fourth quarters respectively. Manal
With just under one month to go until the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open,Beatriz Haddad Maia, a semi-finalist at last year’s tournament, is the latest player confirmed to be participating in the event, which takes place on February 3-11 at the International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City. Hosted in partnership with Mubadala and Abu Dhabi Sports […]
Islamic holidays are subject to moon sightings Residents of the six GCC nations (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and Kuwait) will enjoy several public holidays, including Islamic holidays in 2024 – the New Year. The public holidays will stretch further when combined with the standard weekends in the six GCC countries. Islamic holidays in […]
Industry event being held in Dubai on February 1, 2024 Tech vendors, resellers, regulators, and service providers across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) region will receive key messages, outlooks, and predictions for the global and regional tech markets for 2024 and beyond when International Data Corporation (IDC) hosts ‘IDC Directions META 2024’ on […]
Prizes worth AED10,000 are up for grabs! GameCentric will present an array of thrilling games and exciting activities for gamers of all ages and levels at the hugely popular Market Outside The Box (MOTB) festival from January 5-14, 2024, at Dubai Design District in Dubai City. GameCentric is a key sponsor of the dedicated Gaming […]
First-time violators face an AED200 fine Dubai emirate has banned single-use plastic bags since January 1, 2024. The ban does not apply to plastic garbage bags and thin-film plastic rolls and bags for packaging meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, grains, bakery products, or products intended for export or re-export outside the UAE. A resolution to this […]





























