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Dense fog and heavy traffic disrupt morning commute in Dubai and Sharjah

News Editor 10/02/2026

Photo Credit: Gulf News Dense fog and peak-hour traffic combined to cause major delays across parts of Dubai and Sharjah on Tuesday morning, slowing movement on several key arterial roads and border routes between the two emirates. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued an

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UAE Airport Travel Rules Every Passenger Should Know

Seif Kamel 09/02/2026

 A Guide to the UAE Airport Rules in 2026 Travelers visiting the UAE in 2026 should carefully know and comprehend the airport rules of the country. Due to the advancement of the UAE in general, and Dubai in particular, the country has become one of the favorite global destinations all over the world.  The rules […]

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Dubai opens secondary trading of tokenised property stakes

News Editor 09/02/2026

Image Credit : WAM Dubai has taken another step towards digitising its real estate market with the launch of Phase II of the Real Estate Tokenisation Project, allowing resale of property stakes in a regulated secondary market from 20 February. Announced by the Dubai Land Department, the new phase marks the transition from pilot testing […]

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World Health Expo 2026 opens in Dubai, spotlighting UAE’s unified health vision

News Editor 09/02/2026

Image Credit: worldhealthexpo World Health Expo (WHX) 2026 opened on Monday at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City Dubai, bringing together global health leaders, policymakers and innovators under one roof. The Ministry of Health and Prevention, alongside federal and emirate-level health authorities, is participating through the national Emirates Health platform. The

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Sharjah–Oman talks advance faster goods movement at border crossings

News Editor 09/02/2026

A delegation from the Sharjah Ports and Border Points Organising Committee has visited the Al Rawdah border crossing in Al Buraimi Governorate, Sultanate of Oman, as part of ongoing efforts to deepen coordination and operational integration between the two sides. The delegation was led by Mohammed Ibrahim Al Raisi, Director of Ports and Border Points […]

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UAE ministry announces temporary closure on part of Dubai’s Emirates Road

News Editor 06/02/2026

Image Credit : Gulf News The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has announced the temporary closure of a section of Dubai’s Emirates Road as part of ongoing infrastructure development works. In a statement shared on social media, the ministry said Al Jami Road and the distributor at the Al Badaa intersection towards Emirates Road will […]

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UAE, Microsoft partner to develop AI agents supporting university learning and job readiness

News Editor 06/02/2026

The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has partnered with Microsoft to develop advanced AI agents aimed at supporting university students in the UAE, from personalised learning journeys to clearer pathways into the job market. Under the collaboration, the ministry and Microsoft will leverage Microsoft Azure and cloud-based AI technologies to research

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WGS 2026: UAE President presents Most Reformed Government Global Award to Paraguay President

News Editor 05/02/2026

Image Credit : WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has presented Santiago Peña Palacios, President of the Republic of Paraguay, with the Most Reformed Government Global Award, one of the highest honours of the World Governments Summit. The award was conferred during the World Governments Summit 2026, being held in Dubai […]

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How invisible design and infrastructure keep millions of tourists returning to Dubai

News Editor 05/02/2026

Image Credit : Gulf News Behind Dubai’s iconic skyline and postcard-ready landmarks lies an often unseen layer of planning and policy that turns the city into a place people want to return to again and again, according to Marwan Ahmed Bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality. Speaking during a World Governments Summit session on […]

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World Governments Summit: Dubai Municipality unveils Dh4bn Blue and Green Spaces Roadmap 2030

News Editor 05/02/2026

Photo Credit : Gulf News Dubai Municipality has launched the Blue and Green Spaces Roadmap 2030, a long-term strategy aimed at building a balanced and integrated urban ecosystem, during the World Governments Summit. The roadmap was reviewed by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, alongside senior UAE […]

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Ramadan timetable reduces full school days for UAE students

News Editor 04/02/2026

Image Credit : WAM As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, educators across the UAE say this year’s academic calendar has been carefully planned to ease pressure on students while keeping learning on track. Ramadan, expected to begin on February 19, will include 12 full holiday days, alongside four Fridays featuring significantly reduced school hours […]

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ADFD backs Rogun Hydropower project in Tajikistan with AED376m financing

News Editor 04/02/2026

Image Credit : WAM The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has signed a loan agreement with the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan to finance the Rogun Hydroelectric Power Station, reinforcing efforts to enhance energy security and water resilience in Central Asia. The agreement, valued at AED376 million, was signed on the sidelines of […]

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UAE President Welcomes Arab Young Leaders Delegation at World Governments Summit 2026

News Editor 04/02/2026

Photo Credit: WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed a delegation from the Arab Meeting for Young Leaders, held on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit 2026, during a meeting at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, Sheikh Mohamed extended his best wishes to the delegates, […]

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UAE Golden Visa Eligibility and Benefits

Seif Kamel 03/02/2026

 What is the Golden Visa in the UAE?  Considered as one of the prominent procedures carried out by the Federal Authority for Identity, the Golden Visa, or Golden Residency provides the chance to those who are eligible to receive a residency for a long term in the United Arab Emirates. This period of time may […]

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Khalifa University of Science and Technology secures 60 patents in 2025

News Editor 03/02/2026

Image Credit: WAM Khalifa University of Science and Technology has been granted 60 patents in 2025, marking the strongest single-year patent performance by any university in the UAE and underscoring the rapid growth of its applied research and innovation ecosystem. The milestone represents a sharp rise in patent output over recent years, increasing from 22 […]

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UAE–Vietnam CEPA enters into force, boosting bilateral trade and investment ties

News Editor 03/02/2026

Image Credit : WAM The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the United Arab Emirates and Vietnam has officially entered into force, marking a major milestone in strengthening trade and investment ties between the two countries. The agreement is designed to remove trade barriers, reduce tariffs, and create a strong framework for deeper economic cooperation

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Dubai to launch Glydways autonomous transit network this year

News Editor 03/02/2026

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority is preparing to roll out a new autonomous mobility network later this year, as part of ongoing efforts to ease congestion and expand smart transport options across the emirate. The system, developed by Glydways, is expected to begin operations with a pilot phase within the next four months, according to […]

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Differences Between UAE and Saudi Labor Laws

Seif Kamel 02/02/2026

KSA and the UAE Differences of Labor Laws  Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates represent two of the major economies in the GCC countries and all over the region. In fact, the flourishing economy of the two countries have started attracting several talents and cadres from all over the globe to work there, over […]

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GCC and Middle East set for next wave of global investment, leaders say

News Editor 02/02/2026

Image Credit : WAM The GCC and wider Middle East are positioning themselves for a new surge of global investment, particularly across AI and technology-led sectors, as business-friendly policies and innovation-focused regulation continue to attract capital and talent. The outlook was shared by regional and international business leaders speaking at the ninth edition of

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Kuwait readies 1,700 mosques for Ramadan prayers

News Editor 02/02/2026

Image Credit : Reuters Kuwait is finalising preparations at around 1,700 mosques nationwide to welcome worshippers for Taraweeh and late-night prayers during the holy month of Ramadan, according to local media reports. Departments at the Kuwait Ministry of Islamic Affairs are completing maintenance and readiness works across the country’s six governorates. Efforts include