News UAE

Dubai RTA outlines Phase 1 rollout of driverless RoboTaxis across 65 locations

News Editor 09/01/2026

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

News

Ramadan 2026 Are Dubai’s mall and cinema timings changing?

News Editor 09/01/2026

With fewer than 40 days to go until Ramadan 2026, Dubai is preparing for the holy month with extended retail hours, late-night entertainment, and a calendar of cultural and dining experiences that come alive after sunset. As in previous years, shopping centres across the city are expected to adjust their schedules to suit fasting hours. […]

Sustainability

Abu Dhabi launches $2bn global water platform to tackle scarcity

Miguel Hadchity 09/01/2026

Photo Credit: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development Dubai, UAE — January 2026 — The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development has launched the “Abu Dhabi Global Water Platform,” a major strategic initiative aimed at mobilizing substantial funding and innovation for the global water sector. According to the Emirates News Agency, the platform targets a total mobilization of $2 billion […]

Saudi Arabia Transport

Saudi Arabia ceases import of poultry and eggs from France and Poland due to bird flu outbreaks

Maria Rabbani 09/01/2026

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 […]

Tech

Inside Egypt’s AI Playbook: How Cairo Aims to Lead Africa & the Middle East’s Intelligent Future

News Editor 08/01/2026

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved from aspiration to infrastructure in Egypt. Once framed as distant ambition, it is now shaping economic policy, investment priorities, and public debate. Across government, enterprise, and civil society, AI has become a key strategic lever for competitiveness, sovereignty and growth. This shift explains why Cairo is increasingly

News UAE

Emirates issues UK travel advisory as digital entry rules tighten

News Editor 08/01/2026

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 […]

News UAE

Etihad Rail reveals UAE passenger rail network linking 11 cities by 2026

News Editor 08/01/2026

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

Corporate Finance

UAE unveils landmark amendments to Commercial Companies Law to bolster business environment

Miguel Hadchity 08/01/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — January 2026 — The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has detailed the far-reaching implications of Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025, which amends the existing Commercial Companies Law. The amendments, spanning 15 articles and introducing a new provision for the formal transfer of company registration between jurisdictions, are […]

Transport UAE

Dubai opens first driverless taxi control centre, issues landmark permit

News Editor 08/01/2026

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

News Travel

Georgia News and Reviews for the year 2026

Maria Rabbani 07/01/2026

Thinking about traveling to a foreign land from UAE, this ongoing year? And is that foreign land Georgia? Then think no more. You are at the perfect spot where you can receive guidance about your next dream trip to Georgia. Continue reading ahead to explore about the beautiful country Georgia and its capital, and what […]

Tech UAE

Abu Dhabi Judicial Department embarks on adopting AI-focused projects for correctional centers

Maria Rabbani 07/01/2026

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

Saudi Arabia Travel

The Types of Visas Saudi Arabia Offers to Tourists and Expats

Seif Kamel 07/01/2026

Saudi Arabia is one of the largest Arab countries in the Middle East. Numerous travelers from various regions around the world seek to visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This is why the Kingdom offers several types of visas according to the purpose of the visit. The types of visas KSA presents include student visas, […]

News UAE

UAE updates federal laws on quarantine, biodiversity protection and plant innovation

News Editor 07/01/2026

Image Credit : WAM Abu Dhabi, January 7, 2026: The UAE Government has issued a wide-ranging package of updated federal laws aimed at strengthening agricultural and veterinary quarantine systems, protecting new plant varieties, and regulating the international trade of endangered animals and plants. The new legislation forms part of the UAE’s broader effort to modernise

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Sharjah Institute for Heritage showcases extensive cultural publications at Sharjah Literature Festival

News Editor 07/01/2026

Image Credit : WAM Sharjah, January 7, 2026 The Sharjah Institute for Heritage is contributing a wide range of knowledge-driven content and specialised publications to the second edition of the Sharjah Literature Festival, reinforcing its role in preserving and promoting cultural heritage. The institute’s pavilion features more than 1,100 publications focused on tangible

News Transport UAE

Dubai RTA adds four new bus routes, upgrades over 70 services from January 9

News Editor 07/01/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will roll out four new public bus routes and introduce adjustments to more than 70 existing services starting January 9, as part of a wider effort to improve network efficiency during peak travel hours. The new routes are aimed at easing pressure on busy corridors connecting […]

Retail

Ajman Chamber launches “Eco Smart Industry” initiative to drive sustainable manufacturing

Miguel Hadchity 07/01/2026

Photo Credit: Ajman Chamber Dubai, UAE — January 2026 — The Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry has inaugurated a new initiative, “Eco Smart Industry,” designed to support member factories in enhancing their environmental performance and transitioning toward sustainable production models. According to the Emirates News Agency, the program encourages private-sector

News UAE

Is Isra Wal Miraj a public holiday in the UAE?

News Editor 06/01/2026

Isra Wal Miraj, which translates to the Night Journey and Ascension, is observed on the 27th day of Rajab, the seventh month of the Islamic calendar. This year, the occasion is expected to fall on Friday, January 16, subject to moon sighting. While Isra Wal Miraj is officially recognised as a public holiday in countries […]

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Abu Dhabi Police step up wildlife protection with new Al Dhafra environmental patrols

News Editor 06/01/2026

Image Credit : X / Abu Dhabi Police Abu Dhabi Police have strengthened efforts to protect wildlife and natural habitats with the launch of a dedicated environmental police patrol in the Al Dhafra region. The new patrols operate under the Environmental Police Department within the Special Patrols Directorate and are focused on safeguarding terrestrial ecosystems […]

Education News UAE

UAE schools revise Friday schedules, early dismissals from 11.10am

News Editor 06/01/2026

Photo Credit: Khaleej Times Schools across the UAE have begun notifying parents of earlier Friday dismissal times, as campuses adjust schedules to align with the country’s newly unified Friday prayer timing. Circulars and emails sent to families confirm that students will now be dismissed earlier on Fridays, with some schools releasing pupils from as early […]

Events

Dubai to host inaugural PropTech Connect Middle East 2026, spearheading regional real estate transformation

Miguel Hadchity 06/01/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — January 2026 — The Dubai Land Department will host PropTech Connect Middle East 2026, the first regional edition of the globally recognised real estate technology event. Scheduled for 4th to 5th February at the Grand Hyatt Dubai, the conference marks a strategic milestone in the emirate’s drive to become […]