UAE airports are pioneering a new era of travel where passengers can move from check-in to boarding using only facial recognition. Systems at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International and Dubai International’s Smart Corridor cut wait times to seconds, replacing passports and boarding passes. A SITA study shows nearly 80% of global travellers support digital passports, and […]
Bollywood’s power couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone have been announced as Abu Dhabi’s first Bollywood ambassadors in a vibrant new tourism campaign. The duo explore the emirate’s famous landmarks including the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, blending cinematic flair with cultural elegance. Deepika’s graceful abaya look and Ranveer’s polished style […]
Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar revealed he doesn’t want his children, Yash and Roohi, to pursue acting. On his YouTube show Game Changers, he said he prefers them to become makeup and hair artists, citing their high earning potential and ethical concerns over star entourages. He joked that one could handle hair and the other makeup, […]
The UAE Ministry of Finance has announced that updated excise tax rules on sugary drinks will take effect on January 1, 2026, in line with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) standards. The current flat 50 percent tax will be replaced with a tiered system, where drinks with higher sugar content will face higher taxes, while lower-sugar […]
Travel experts are urging UAE residents to book December holiday flights early, as fares are expected to rise 30–50% closer to peak travel dates like Eid Al Etihad, Christmas, and New Year. Routes such as Dubai–London could jump from Dh2,800 to over Dh4,000 by late November. Booking 6–8 weeks in advance ensures savings of 25–40%, […]
A Roland Berger study reveals 52% of UAE residents are opting for electric vehicles (EVs) due to lower running costs, environmental benefits, and advanced technology. The UAE leads the GCC with nearly 24,000 EVs sold in 2024 and over 1,270 public charging stations in Dubai alone. Saudi Arabia also saw sales surge tenfold to 11,000 […]
Dubai Airports has launched the next phase of its accessibility strategy to make Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC) the world’s most inclusive airports by 2035. The plan focuses on transforming infrastructure, culture, and mindset while involving People of Determination (PoD) in shaping experiences. A new awareness campaign will feature six PoD narrating […]
Dubai Air Navigation Services (DANS) has become the UAE’s first certified U-Space Service Provider (USSP), a key step in regulating drone operations. Granted by the General Civil Aviation Authority under new national UAS regulations, the certification allows DANS to manage drone traffic through a platform integrating radar, weather data, and aeronautical updates. Developed with Dubai […]
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) and Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) signed an agreement to install 208 ultra-fast EV charging points across Dubai. The first phase will launch hubs at DTC’s airport depot and Muhaisnah 4 headquarters, reducing nearly 38,000 metric tonnes of CO₂ annually. Announced during WETEX 2023, the initiative supports Dubai’s Green Mobility […]
Dubai’s RTA, in collaboration with Majid Al Futtaim Properties, has opened a new 300-metre bridge on Sheikh Zayed Road, providing direct access to Mall of the Emirates from Abu Dhabi and Jebel Ali. The single-lane bridge handles 900 vehicles per hour, cutting travel time from 10 minutes to 1. The project also upgraded roads, intersections, […]