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
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Dubai, UAE — January 2026 — The US Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady on Wednesday, maintaining the target range between 3.5 percent and 3.75 percent. The decision aligned with market expectations, with ten officials voting in favor of the pause. However, the move was not unanimous, as two governors dissented in favor […]
An overview of the dress code of the UAE Foreigners coming from all over the world to visit the UAE or to stay in the country as expats go through a meaningful experience that combines customs, traditions, the highest levels of innovative technologies, and the best standards of living. Nevertheless, it’s crucial to comprehend the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dubai, UAE — January 2026 — The UAE’s Minister of State welcomed the historic free trade agreement reached between India and the European Union, commending it as a model partnership that promotes free trade, economic openness, and sustainable growth. According to the Emirates News Agency, Saeed Al Hajeri highlighted the existing Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
Cancer Runâ„¢ presented by Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and organised by Plan b Group is attempting Guinness World Recordsâ„¢ title for Most Nationalities in a Cancer Awareness Run Event at its Abu Dhabi edition scheduled to be held on February 1, 2026. Scheduled for February 1 at Hudayriyat Island in Abu Dhabi and February […]
Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — January 2026 — Dubai has expanded its Dubai Traders initiative into the business-to-business digital arena through a strategic partnership with Tradeling, the MENA region’s largest B2B digital marketplace. The collaboration, formed between the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, Dubai Chambers, and the Tradeling platform, aims to
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 […]
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
Guide to Dubai’s metro rules and fines Travelers and new residents in Dubai get to change their lifestyle staying in a new city and a whole novel community. There are several things they have to learn in terms of cultural aspects, regulations, and rules. Transportation represents one of the major means of life. The Dubai […]
Region’s fast-scaling AI economies enter global spotlight at Ai Everything Middle East & Africa (MEA) Egypt, 11-12 Feb 2026 Egypt ranks first in Africa for Government AI Readiness and third in Arab region for AI Resilience Dubai, UAE – 26 January 2026: Egypt is once again at the center of Africa’s AI momentum as international […]
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 […]
Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — January 2026 — The Emirate of Sharjah is experiencing a major surge in waterfront property transactions, a trend driven by its unique geography featuring coastlines on both the Arabian Gulf and the Indian Ocean, as well as internal lakes and waterways. This natural diversity has significantly increased the appeal […]
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 […]
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 […]





























