Dubai’s Global Village is set to light up the night sky with its biggest drone show of Season 30, taking place tonight at 7.15pm. Organisers say the aerial display will be the most spectacular of the season, making it an ideal reason for visitors to plan an evening at the popular cultural destination. Beyond the […]
The Ministry of Economy and Tourism will “promote granting of UAE citizenship” to existing and new companies to be established in the country, the Ministry of Economy and Tourism said on Tuesday. This decision is taken to conslidate identity and economic reputation, support national brands and facilitate acess to market for the UAE-based companies, […]
The new Civil Transactions Law adopts a practical approach that simplifies the understanding of legal provisions, unifies legal references, and eliminates duplication with recently enacted special laws. Under the new federal decree law issuing an updated Civil Transactions Law, the UAE has lowered the age of majority from 21 years to 18 years The new […]
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced travel plans for New Year’s Eve 2026, including major road closures and extended public transport services to support huge crowds. Key roads leading to Downtown Dubai, skyline fireworks and celebration zones will be closed at peak times to manage traffic. In response, the Dubai Metro will run […]
Dubai Police have invited residents and community members to volunteer during the upcoming New Year’s Eve celebrations to help ensure public safety and smooth crowd movement. With large numbers expected at major city events, volunteers will assist officers by guiding visitors, providing information and supporting traffic and pedestrian flow at key locations. Those interested in […]
Jebel Jais, the UAE’s highest mountain destination in Ras Al Khaimah, has been temporarily closed due to safety concerns following heavy rainfall and unstable weather between December 17 and 19. The closure includes road shutdowns and maintenance work as teams inspect the area for standing water, slippery surfaces and potential rock hazards. Popular attractions such […]
Two Bangladeshi expats living in the UAE are celebrating a lucky start to the year after winning Dh100,000 each in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw. Amru Miah, based in Abu Dhabi, and Mohammed Ariful, from Ajman, were announced as winners in Series 281, with both saying the news came as a complete surprise. […]
Dubai International Airport has issued a travel advisory after widespread flight delays and cancellations caused by unstable weather, including heavy rain, strong winds and thunderstorms across the UAE. Passengers have been urged to check flight status with their airline before leaving home and to allow extra time to reach the airport, with suggestions to use […]
Dubai is preparing to introduce robotaxis on its roads as part of its future mobility plans. Self driving taxis are expected to begin operating along Sheikh Zayed Road by next year. Trial runs are already under way, with the vehicles reaching speeds of up to 72 kilometres per hour. These taxis are designed to operate […]
The Dubai Loop is a futuristic underground transport project being built in partnership between Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Elon Musk’s The Boring Company. It will be a network of tunnels about 17 km long with roughly 11 stations, designed to carry up to 20,000 passengers per hour beneath the city’s busiest areas, […]