UAE Businesses Face New Copyright Music Fees From December 2026
Businesses across the UAE that play copyrighted music commercially will need to prepare for a new annual royalty fee from December 1, 2026....
UAE Jaywan Cards Set to Expand Global Use Across 183 Countries
UAE Jaywan cardholders are set to gain wider international payment access through a new agreement between Al Etihad Payments (AEP) and UnionPay International....
UAE Visa Expired? Here’s What Dubai Overstayers Can Do About Their Fines
People who have overstayed their UAE visa in Dubai may be able to request a visa fine waiver or reduction, but approval is...
Abu Dhabi Offers Free 30-Day UAE Visa to Indian Tourists
Indian tourists heading to Abu Dhabi can now get a complimentary 30-day UAE tourist visa when they book an eligible holiday package through...
UAE Just Made History at the Jiu-Jitsu World Championship in Abu Dhabi
The UAE has been crowned world champions in the Adult and Under-21 Newaza divisions at the 2026 Jiu-Jitsu World Championship in Abu Dhabi....
Dubai Drivers Can Get Free Car Inspections This Summer
Dubai motorists can take advantage of free vehicle inspections at ENOC AutoPro centres as part of the Dubai Police-led “Summer Without Accidents 2026”...
UAE launches AI-powered platform to help universities track performance
The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has launched the Higher Education Institutions Indicators Compass, a centralised digital platform designed...
UAE Just Changed How Digital Currency Is Reported for VAT
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued a new directive explaining how businesses must convert digital-currency values into UAE dirhams for VAT...
Dubai Opens 528-Metre Cycling Bridge Over Sheikh Zayed Road
Dubai has completed a 528-metre cycling and pedestrian bridge over Sheikh Zayed Road, giving cyclists, e-scooter users and pedestrians a safer connection between...
Dubai Ranks No. 2 Globally in BCG’s Intelligent Cities Index 2026
Dubai has secured the No. 2 position globally in Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) inaugural Intelligent Cities Index 2026. The index assessed 61 major...
