Ras Al Khaimah has signed an MoU with Skyports Infrastructure to build a network of vertiports for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) flying taxis, with commercial operations expected to begin by 2027. The system will connect key locations including Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, Al Marjan Island, Al Hamra and Jebel Jais, cutting travel […]
The UAE’s ICP has introduced four new visa categories covering AI specialists, cruise-ship workers, entertainment visitors, and humanitarian cases, alongside updates to existing visa types. AI experts can apply through sponsoring tech entities, while cruise workers qualify via licensed tourism establishments, and new event visas now cover conferences, exhibitions, sports, and cultural occasions. Humanitarian visas, […]
The UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has updated the rules for visit visas, introducing new minimum salary requirements for residents who want to host visitors. To sponsor a first-degree relative, the resident must earn at least AED 4,000 per month, while the threshold is AED 8,000 for second or […]
Schools across the UAE are issuing early reminders for winter break 2025–26 to help families plan holidays without disrupting studies. The Ministry of Education has approved the school calendar, with the first term ending in a four-week break from December 8, 2025, to January 4, 2026. Schools stress that holidays should align with official dates, […]
Dubai has approved a deep-tunnel drainage project designed to protect the city from flooding for the next 100 years. Announced at the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum 2025, the project reflects lessons learned from the heavy rainfall of April 2024, which exposed the need for resilient infrastructure. Dubai Municipality’s Acting Director General, Eng. Marwan Bin […]
Dubai has unveiled a 15-kilometre Dubai Autonomous Zone (DAZ), integrating seven self-driving modes of transport, including the driverless Metro, RoboTaxis, RoboBuses, autonomous abras, shuttles, logistics vehicles, and street sweepers. Located around Creek Metro Station, the zone connects Al Jaddaf, Dubai Creek Harbour, and Dubai Festival City. The initiative, revealed at the Dubai World Congress for […]
Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has unveiled a new strategy to tackle rising education costs while ensuring quality schooling remains accessible. Announced by Director General Aisha Abdulla Miran at the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum 2025, the plan introduces incentives for socially-minded investors and government support, including subsidised land and affordable staff housing. […]
The UAE has introduced strict measures to tackle bullying and neglect in schools, applying to both public and private institutions. Schools and staff may face fines up to Dh1 million, prison terms, or closures for violations. The policies, based on the National Child Protection Policy, cover physical, psychological, and sexual abuse and include hotlines for […]
UAE employers are responding to rising residential rents, which have surged across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, by increasing housing allowances by an average of four per cent in 2025, according to Mercer’s Middle East Housing and Schooling Report. With upfront rent cheques common, 52% of firms now provide housing allowances in advance. Around 70% offer […]
After a five-month renovation, the world’s largest choreographed fountain, Dubai Fountain, is set to reopen on October 1 in Downtown Dubai. Famous for its synchronised water, light, and music shows, the fountain features record-breaking jets that reach impressive heights, captivating visitors since its 2009 inauguration. Emaar Properties has upgraded the fountain with enhanced lighting, improved […]