Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed two pedestrian bridges on Sheikh Rashid Street and Al Mina Street as part of the Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project, and built six more across key streets. Five of these will open by the end of this year, with one scheduled for early 2027. By 2030, RTA […]
If you missed renewing your UAE Involuntary Loss of Employment (ILOE) policy on time, you may incur a late renewal fine. To check, visit the ‘ILOE Quick Pay’ portal by MOHRE and enter your Emirates ID, Unified Number, labour card, or 14-digit personal code. Timely renewal is crucial, as unpaid premiums beyond three months cancel […]
Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has made Arabic language instruction mandatory in early childhood education to strengthen national identity and ensure fluency from an early age. Implemented this September, the policy will be introduced in three phases: first for children aged 4–6, then for ages 3–4, and eventually for infants and toddlers up […]
If you hold a valid Dubai driving licence and plan to drive abroad, your UAE experience can accelerate the process. Some countries, like the UK and EU nations, require a Driver Experience Certificate to validate your driving history. Dubai’s RTA issues this certificate, also called a “To Whom It May Concern” certificate, confirming your driving […]
Dubai’s Global Village has announced the launch of its landmark 30th season, running from October 15, 2025, to May 10, 2026. Following a record-breaking 10.5 million visitors in Season 29, the multicultural destination is preparing for a milestone year. Since opening three decades ago, Global Village has grown into one of the region’s top attractions, […]
Dubai has emerged as the fourth-wealthiest city in the EMEA region, after London, Paris, and Milan, driven by a booming economy, strong foreign investment, and a safe-haven status. As of June 2025, it hosts 86,000 millionaires, 251 centi-millionaires, and 23 billionaires, with total liquid investable wealth of $1.1 trillion. Key factors include low taxes, a […]
UAE citizens can now renew or replace their Emirates ID in a single step, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) announced. The new system simplifies the process to just submitting an application and paying fees. Validity is age-based: 10 years for citizens aged 21 and above, and 5 years for […]
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded a 700-meter section of Sheikh Zayed Road from six to seven lanes to ease congestion for vehicles coming from Abu Dhabi toward the Umm Al Sheif exit. The project boosts capacity by 16 percent, enabling 14,000 vehicles per hour. As one of Dubai’s busiest routes, Sheikh Zayed […]
The UAE is becoming a testing hub for autonomous technology, with trials of driverless taxis and delivery vehicles already underway. Dubai-based 7X plans nationwide rollout of autonomous deliveries within a year, after successful trials in Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City. CEO Tariq Al Wahedi said the initiative will reduce traffic and costs for courier, express, and […]
Abu Dhabi authorities have issued a strong reminder to motorists about strict penalties for violating school bus safety rules. Drivers who fail to stop when a bus extends its red “Stop” sign will face a Dh1,000 fine and 10 traffic points. Officials emphasized that vehicles must remain at least five meters behind a halted bus […]