Some Dubai schools are open to changing their start and finish times to reduce school traffic, shorten commutes and improve students’ wellbeing. School leaders say staggering school timings by 15 to 30 minutes could help spread traffic during peak hours and give children a calmer start to the day. Bloom World Academy already starts its […]
The Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) has opened submissions for the second Abu Dhabi International Competition for Composition, inviting composers from around the world to showcase their original music. The competition has two categories: orchestral compositions of up to 10 minutes and solo piano compositions of up to five minutes. Entries will be […]
Dubai is set to introduce a redesigned addressing system with new street, area and house number signs across the emirate. The new system will be rolled out across 186 areas by 2030. More than 2,000 signs will be installed or replaced during the first phase, covering areas including Za’abeel, Nad Al Sheba, Al Khawaneej and […]
The UAE has introduced new limits on sodium, sugar and fat in selected packaged food products as part of a nationwide effort to promote healthier eating and reduce obesity and other lifestyle related diseases. The rules cover locally made and imported products, including bread, sweetened milk drinks, flavoured yoghurt and laban, salty snacks and processed […]
Schools in Dubai and Sharjah are tightening rules on parents and visitors taking photos and videos on school premises, with the aim of protecting children’s privacy, safety and wellbeing. The new UAE school photography rules cover areas including classrooms, corridors, playgrounds, assemblies, and drop-off and pick-up zones. Parents are being asked not to photograph or […]
Dubai has emerged as one of the world’s major cities where residents need relatively fewer years of income to buy a home, according to the UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index 2026. The report estimates that residents in Dubai need around five years of average income to purchase a 60-square-metre apartment close to the city […]
Dubai is set to launch SARAAB, an artificial intelligence model designed to detect deepfake videos, by the end of 2026. Developed by the Dubai Electronic Security Centre, SARAAB can analyse an entire video and identify specific sections that may have been digitally manipulated. The system uses a heat map to highlight facial areas that have […]
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority conducted more than 1.6 million passenger transport inspections during the first half of 2026, an increase from around 1.5 million inspections during the same period last year. Despite the higher number of checks, passenger transport violations fell by 21% to around 30,000, showing improved compliance across the sector. Illegal passenger transport violations recorded […]
Apple’s new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will be available for pre order in the UAE from September 12, with prices starting at Dh5,099 and Dh5,499 respectively. Both models will officially go on sale on September 18. The phones will be available with 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB storage options, in burgundy, […]
Travelling between Dubai and Abu Dhabi is about to get a new option, as Etihad Rail opens its Dubai passenger station on September 30, 2026. The new Dubai Al Yalayis Station, located near Jumeirah Golf Estates, will connect Dubai to the UAE’s growing national passenger rail network. The journey between Dubai and Abu Dhabi is […]