Dubai tightens student promotion criteria for 2025–2026: New attendance and performance standards
The Ministry of Education has set new student promotion rules for 2025-2026. For grades 1-3, promotion requires completing assessments and […]
Dubai announces new paid parking zones in Al Jaddaf: Tariffs and timings explained
Parkin, Dubai’s public parking operator, has introduced new paid parking zones in Al Jaddaf-Zone 326C (on-street) and 326D (off-street)-with charges […]
Abu Dhabi Police offer traffic black points reduction service at ADIHEX 2025
Abu Dhabi Police launched a new initiative at ADIHEX 2025 to help drivers reduce traffic black points on their licences. […]
UAE petrol, diesel prices for September 2025 announced
The UAE on August 31 released fuel prices for September, with minor changes across categories. Super 98 petrol is set […]
Dubai’s population reaches 4 million: What it means for residents
Dubai’s population has officially crossed four million, the highest in its history, according to estimates from the Dubai Statistics Centre. The emirate’s […]
Indian Consulate in Dubai issues new passport application rule for Indian expats in UAE
From September 1, 2025, the Indian Consulate in Dubai will only accept passport applications with ICAO-compliant photographs, following a directive […]
CBSE exempts UAE schools from APAAR ID, Aadhar requirement
CBSE-affiliated schools in the UAE are exempt from generating APAAR IDs, school leaders confirmed after the board issued a circular […]
Road closure from Sept 1 as major RAK highway to be developed
Ras Al Khaimah’s Department of Public Services has launched the Sheikh Mohammed bin Salem Road (E11) development project to enhance […]
How women are using WhatsApp, TikTok to connect with employers
Some UAE women expats are increasingly turning to social media job groups on TikTok and WhatsApp to find work and […]