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Riyadh Doha High-Speed Rail to Transform Regional Travel and Create 30,000 Jobs

News Editor 09/12/2025

Image Credit: @SaudiProject/X Saudi Arabia and Qatar have signed a landmark agreement to build a new high-speed electric rail line connecting Riyadh and Doha, a move expected to accelerate regional integration and reshape mobility across the Gulf. Announced by Al Ekhbariya TV, the project is

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Bridge 2025 Summit Highlights Media, Sports and Entertainment as Drivers of a Sustainable Creative Economy

News Editor 09/12/2025

Abu Dhabi hosted the second day of the Bridge 2025 Summit on Tuesday at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), bringing together global leaders from the media, entertainment, content and sports industries. The event, already recognised as one of the world’s largest gatherings in its field, is setting the stage for a new era […]

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Sharjah launches unified digital hub for seamless real estate rental services

Miguel Hadchity 09/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — In a significant step toward a unified digital future, the Sharjah Digital Department, in partnership with Sharjah Municipality, has launched a comprehensive enhancement of rental services on the Aqari platform. According to the Emirates News Agency, this initiative places Aqari at the heart of Sharjah’s real […]

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Dubai Expands Taxi Ride-Sharing Trial to New Key Locations

News Editor 08/12/2025

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is widening its taxi ride-sharing service, rolling out a six-month trial across more locations following strong community demand. The service, first launched last year on the Dubai–Abu Dhabi route between Ibn Battuta Mall and Al Wahda Mall, has seen rapid growth. According to Adel Shakri, Director of Planning and […]

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UAE Traffic Laws: 10 Key Changes Residents Must Know for 2026

News Editor 08/12/2025

As the UAE steps into a new year, drivers across the country are preparing for a series of traffic rules and system updates that will shape their daily commute in 2026. Many of these changes follow a year marked by rising congestion, new toll systems and higher parking fees. Others aim to ease traffic pressure […]

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Abu Dhabi opens Bridge Summit 2025, uniting global media and content leader

News Editor 08/12/2025

Abu Dhabi welcomed the world today as the first-ever Bridge Summit 2025 began in the UAE capital, bringing together top voices from the global media, content, and entertainment industries. The event is being described as the largest international gathering of its kind. The summit hosts 60,000 participants from 132 countries, with 430 speakers representing 45 […]

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Dubai Customs forges strategic alliance with Binance to pioneer digital trade ecosystem

Miguel Hadchity 08/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — Dubai Customs has entered a landmark partnership with global cryptocurrency leader Binance, signing a strategic Memorandum of Understanding during Binance Blockchain Week 2025. According to the Emirates News Agency, this collaboration underscores Dubai’s commitment to positioning itself at the forefront of the digital economy

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Saudi Arabia Braces for Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain and Flash Floods Next Week

News Editor 05/12/2025

Photo Credit: SPA Saudi Arabia is preparing for a spell of unstable weather as the National Center for Meteorology (NCM) warns of widespread thunderstorms and heavy rain across the country starting Saturday, December 6, and continuing through Thursday, December 11. The forecast shows that almost every major region could be affected. Areas likely to experience […]

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Sharjah Police Urge Motorists to Remove National Day Stickers by December 6 or Face Fines

News Editor 05/12/2025

Photo Credit: Travels Dubai Sharjah Police have called on motorists to remove all UAE National Day stickers and decorative wraps from their vehicles by Saturday, December 6, 2025, or face fines. In a public advisory, the General Command of Sharjah Police reminded residents that temporary decals used during National Day celebrations must be taken off […]

Finance

World Bank forecasts strong UAE growth at 4.8%, highlights Gulf’s digital leap as key to diversification

Miguel Hadchity 05/12/2025

Photo Credit: Adobe Stock Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — The World Bank’s Gulf Economic Update for Fall 2025, forecasted that the UAE economy will grow by 4.8 percent in 2025. The report, titled “The Gulf’s Digital Transformation: A Powerful Engine for Economic Diversification,” confirmed the UAE continues to achieve strong and broad-based growth balanced […]

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UAE Introduces Updated VAT Rules Effective January 2026

News Editor 04/12/2025

Image Credit : WAM The UAE Ministry of Finance has announced a series of changes to the country’s Value Added Tax framework, confirming the issuance of Federal Decree-Law No. (16) of 2025. The amendments, which modify key provisions of the original VAT law introduced in 2017, will take effect from January 1, 2026. The update […]

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Passport, Emirates ID Renewals in the UAE to Become Faster Under New Smart System

News Editor 04/12/2025

Abu Dhabi: Renewing passports and Emirates ID cards is about to become much quicker and easier for Emirati citizens, thanks to a new unified smart service introduced by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security. The rollout is part of the second phase of the Zero Government Bureaucracy (ZGB) Programme, a national […]

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UAE Hosts Mass Wedding in Gaza as ‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’ Marks Eid Al Etihad

News Editor 04/12/2025

Image Credit: AFP The UAE marked the 54th Eid Al Etihad with a powerful gesture of solidarity, hosting a mass wedding for 54 grooms in the Gaza Strip as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3. The celebration, held under the theme “Thawb Al-Farah” (The Garment of Joy), aimed to bring a sense of stability and […]

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Sharjah cuts transaction fees to boost real estate investment at ACRES 2026

Miguel Hadchity 04/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — Sharjah’s Real Estate Exhibition ‘ACRES’ 2026 has received a major boost following a decision by the Sharjah Executive Council to reduce property transaction fees for deals completed during the event. This comes as a move hailed as a significant milestone in reinforcing the emirate’s strategy to […]

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UAE’s Digital Art Scene Pushes Boundaries and Redefines Creativity

News Editor 03/12/2025

Image Credit : Emirati artist Maisoon Al Saleh’s The UAE has spent the past decade shaping one of the world’s most dynamic digital art landscapes, blending technology, culture and innovation in a way few countries have managed to replicate. With galleries, exhibitions, major events and a fast-growing community of artists and curators, digital art has […]

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Dubai Police Highlights Smart Services at Global Village to Strengthen Community Safety

News Editor 03/12/2025

Dubai Police has launched a new interactive platform at Global Village, giving visitors a closer look at the force’s expanding line-up of smart and digital services designed to enhance public safety. The showcase brings together several key services, including smart vehicle impoundment, neighbourhood policing, home security solutions, lost-and-found reporting, cybercrime

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Dubai Unveils New Digital System to Streamline Legal Profession Services

News Editor 03/12/2025

Dubai has introduced a new digital platform aimed at transforming how legal professionals access services across the emirate. The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department has launched the Legal Profession System, an integrated digital hub designed to support advocates, legal consultants, and law firms with faster, more efficient services. The move is part of Dubai’s

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UAE’s AMMROC and Egypt’s AOI forge strategic aviation alliance at EDEX 2025

Miguel Hadchity 03/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — In a significant move to bolster defence industrial integration, the Advanced Military Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Centre has inked three strategic Memoranda of Understanding with Egypt’s Arab Organisation for Industrialisation, represented by its leading industrial facilities. The signing ceremony, held at the Egyptian

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Dubai Residents Mark UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad with Desert Horse Ride Tribute

Nisar 02/12/2025

Dubai residents marked the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad with a powerful tribute, as 54 riders crossed the Al Ruwayyah Desert Tracks in a community-led equestrian procession celebrating unity, heritage and the “Spirit of the Union.” The desert ride, organised on the final day of the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC), is being described as the […]

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UAE leaders receive regional and global greetings on 54th Eid Al Etihad

News Editor 02/12/2025

Image Credit : WAM Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s leadership has received warm congratulations from heads of state across the region and around the world as the nation marks the 54th Eid Al Etihad. President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received messages from kings, presidents and emirs of brotherly and friendly nations, extending […]