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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Public sector holiday for Prophet Muhammad’s 9 (pbuh) birthday announced

The UAE’s Federal Authority for Government Human Resources announced Friday, September 5, 2025 (12th of Rabi Al Awwal), as a […]

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UAE to prosecute group of social media users for violating content standards

The UAE’s National Media Office (NMO) announced on August 26 that a group of social media users will face prosecution […]

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Lowering speed limits not enough to slow down drivers, study finds

A new study by MIT’s Senseable City Lab shows that simply lowering speed limits is not enough to slow drivers; […]

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​UAE Announces Fuel Prices for May 2025

The UAE has announced revised fuel prices effective May 1. After a drop in April, petrol prices have seen a […]

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