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NYE 2026 Dubai road closures: Phased map and travel guide for Burj Khalifa, Downtown

News Editor 30/12/2025

Photo Credit: RTA Dubai is gearing up to welcome 2026 with a large-scale New Year’s Eve celebration, led by the iconic show at Burj Khalifa. With an estimated 2.7 million people expected to move across the city, authorities have rolled out a detailed traffic and transport plan to keep

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UAE weather update: Heavy rain hits Ras Al Khaimah, parts of Dubai and Fujairah

News Editor 29/12/2025

Dubai: Several parts of the UAE experienced heavy rainfall on December 29 after a day that began with partly cloudy skies, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The weather authority issued yellow and amber alerts, urging residents to exercise caution due to rainfall, particularly in Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and parts of Dubai. […]

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UAE: 8 new rules and changes coming into effect from January 2026

News Editor 29/12/2025

The start of 2026 will bring more than fireworks and festivities. From January 1, a series of regulatory and policy updates will roll out across the UAE, many of them coming into force on day one of the new year. Although January 1, 2026 is a public holiday for both public and private sector workers, […]

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Dhaman report highlights robust growth and foreign investment in Arab F&B sector with UAE leading

Miguel Hadchity 29/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — The Arab Investment & Export Credit Guarantee Corporation announced that the Arab region’s food and beverage sector attracted 516 foreign direct investment projects between January 2003 and December 2024. These projects represented a capital expenditure of $22 billion and created approximately 93,000 jobs, as

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UAE fuel rates: Will petrol prices ease in January 2026?

News Editor 29/12/2025

Petrol prices in the UAE for January 2026 will be announced at the end of the month, with early indicators pointing to a possible marginal decline as global oil prices remained relatively subdued in December. Brent crude, the benchmark used to price most global oil contracts, averaged $61.51 per barrel in December 2025, down from […]

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Abu Dhabi launches AI-powered system to detect illegal waste dumping

News Editor 26/12/2025

  Abu Dhabi has rolled out a new artificial intelligence pilot designed to identify illegal waste dumping using satellite imagery, marking a major step forward in environmental monitoring and smart governance. The initiative, launched by the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), aims to strengthen waste management, improve oversight, and support faster enforcement by

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NYE 2026 Fireworks: Dubai Unveils Massive Crowd, Security and Transport Plan

News Editor 26/12/2025

Image Credit : Pexels Officials say the strategy brings together policing, emergency response, public transport and event operations to ensure smooth movement and uninterrupted festivities at all major celebration sites. With dozens of fireworks displays planned across the city, Dubai aims to spread crowds while maintaining high safety standards. Major security and

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Dubai NYE 2026 City rolls out extensive security, transport and fireworks plan

News Editor 26/12/2025

Dubai authorities have confirmed full readiness for the New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations, unveiling a comprehensive security and operations plan aimed at ensuring public safety, smooth mobility and uninterrupted services across all major celebration zones. Speaking at a press briefing held at Dubai Civil Defence headquarters, the Event Security Committee said the

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AWOT Global Logistics launches regional HQ at Dubai Airport Freezone in strategic expansion move

Miguel Hadchity 26/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — In a significant development for the region’s logistics sector, Dubai Airport Freezone, a member of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority, has officially inaugurated the new regional headquarters of AWOT Global Logistics Corporation. According to the Emirates News Agency, the opening ceremony was led by Arif […]

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Sharjah announces temporary traffic diversion on key route to Northern Emirates

News Editor 25/12/2025

Sharjah authorities have announced a temporary traffic diversion affecting motorists travelling towards the Northern Emirates, as infrastructure works continue on a major interchange. In a joint update, Sharjah Police, in coordination with the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority, confirmed the closure of slip roads at Bridge

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Fujairah marine clean-up removes 740kg of debris in volunteer-led effort

News Editor 25/12/2025

Image Credit : Barracuda Diving Centre More than 740 kilograms of marine debris were removed from the seabed off the coast of Fujairah during a large-scale clean-up carried out by volunteers, organisers said. The operation brought together 134 certified divers and community members and marked the seventh and final activity of the national initiative, 7 […]

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UAE leaders extend Christmas greetings, highlight values of peace and coexistence

News Editor 25/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM The UAE’s leadership has extended warm Christmas greetings to Christian communities in the country and around the world, reinforcing messages of peace, harmony, and shared human values. President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conveyed his wishes to those celebrating the festive season both locally and internationally, emphasising

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MENA business travel soars in 2025, driven by short trips and affordable regional flights, Tumodo report reveals

Miguel Hadchity 25/12/2025

Photo Credit: Tumodo Dubai, UAE — December 2025 —  The Middle East and North Africa region has cemented its status as a global business hub, with corporate travel demand experiencing significant growth in 2025. According to the annual business travel report released today by Tumodo, a B2B travel platform in the region, this surge is […]

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UAE Bear Grylls Explorers Camp reopens in Jebel Jais after weather-related closure

News Editor 24/12/2025

Image Credit : Jebel Jais Bear Grylls Explorers Camp has reopened to visitors following a temporary closure caused by adverse weather conditions that affected Jebel Jais last week. Authorities had suspended activities across the mountain destination to allow for detailed safety inspections and maintenance work after recent rainfall. The camp confirmed on Wednesday that all

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Police Desert Park restricts weekend access to Sharjah government employees

News Editor 24/12/2025

Image Credit : WAM Members of the public planning a weekend visit to Police Desert Park may be turned away, as access from Friday to Sunday has been temporarily limited to Sharjah government employees and their families. The decision applies to the sixth edition of the annual event, currently taking place in the Al Kaheef […]

Energy

Masdar’s Malaysian debut to forge southeast Asia’s largest floating solar powerhouse

Miguel Hadchity 24/12/2025

Photo Credit: X/@Masdar Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — In a landmark move for Malaysia’s clean energy landscape, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy giant Masdar has forged its inaugural partnership in the country, setting the stage for the largest floating solar project in Southeast Asia. The company, together with Malaysian partners Citaglobal and Tiza Global, has […]

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Dubai Press Club hosts workshops to nurture young Emirati journalists

News Editor 24/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai Press Club has organised a series of specialised workshops aimed at developing the writing and analytical skills of Emirati students and emerging journalists, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the UAE’s media sector. Held in collaboration with the Board of Trustees of the Emirati Article Award, the workshops brought […]

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Say NO to the festive sugar crash, a holiday delight that comes without guilt.

News Editor 24/12/2025

With the Festive Season approaching, families and communities across the UAE are getting ready for gatherings, celebrations, and meals shared with loved ones. With the strong wellness trend across the UAE, residents are thinking more about their health and looking for lighter options to replace the traditional sugary sweets often enjoyed during this time of […]

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Sharjah intensifies pest control efforts following heavy rainfall

News Editor 23/12/2025

Sharjah City Municipality has stepped up its pest control operations across the emirate in response to recent heavy rains and unstable weather, as part of ongoing efforts to safeguard public health and curb the spread of insects. Municipal teams have been deployed to multiple areas, with a focus on locations where rainwater has collected, including […]

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MBR Aerospace Hub, UUDS AERO to develop region’s first Cabin Excellence Centre

News Editor 23/12/2025

Image Credit : WAM The Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) at Dubai South has expanded its collaboration with UUDS AERO, as the company strengthens its regional presence with two new Code F plots designed to independently accommodate up to three wide-body aircraft for cabin completion and retrofit operations. The expansion highlights UUDS AERO’s continued […]