In the Dubai, a new initiative by Parkin called “Spots for Shops” is changing how residents experience parking. The concept is simple—shop at participating neighbourhood businesses and get your parking fee refunded through the app. From local favourites like Ravi Restaurant to Naif Baker, the initiative encourages people to support small businesses while enjoying free […]
The UAE is working on a major transport plan to improve travel between Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman, one of the busiest routes in the country. The proposal, reviewed by the UAE Infrastructure and Housing Council and led by Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, focuses on reducing traffic and making daily commutes easier. A key part of […]
Dubai Municipality has announced plans to open 35 new parks this year as part of its long term vision to make the city greener and more livable. The projects, with a total cost of AED 348 million, will add around 340000 square metres of green space across 23 residential areas. These parks are being developed […]
Dubai has announced a Dh1 billion stimulus package to support companies, ease costs, and protect jobs. Led by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the move is seen as a proactive step to maintain growth rather than a crisis response. Dubai’s economy grew 5.4 percent in 2025, and this package aims to keep […]
Dubai is witnessing more travellers arriving than leaving, further strengthening its reputation as a top global destination. According to Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs Dubai, this trend highlights the city’s growing appeal for tourism, work, and long-term living. Inspections across key locations like Dubai International Airport […]
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security has launched a new initiative called “Basma 15” to make government services easier for students aged 15 and above. As part of this effort, ICP teams will visit schools to provide services like fingerprint enrolment directly on campus. This move saves time and effort for […]
The UAE has released its updated fuel prices for April 2026, confirming a notable rise across all fuel categories following global oil market volatility. According to the Fuel Price Committee, Super 98 will now retail at Dh3.39 per litre, Special 95 at Dh3.28, and E-Plus 91 at Dh3.20. Diesel recorded the steepest jump, climbing to […]
Sharjah Police has launched a temporary free number plate delivery service to support residents impacted by recent floods and severe weather in Sharjah. The three day initiative, running from March 29 to March 31, 2026, is designed to assist elderly residents and people with disabilities who have lost their vehicle number plates due to the […]
The UAE is bracing for a final significant bout of unstable weather, as a deepening weather system moves eastward across the region, bringing another wave of rain, thunderstorms and strong winds. The National Center of Meteorology has issued alerts for continued unsettled conditions following recent rainfall that has already affected several emirates, including Dubai and […]
The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has outlined the exact situations in which commute time may be counted as part of an employee’s official working hours during unstable weather. Normally, travel between home and the workplace is not considered paid work time. However, the Ministry confirmed three specific exceptions where it must be […]