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....
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...
Motor Mania Track Challenge 2026: Saudi Racing Series Expands To Qatar
The Motor Mania Track Challenge 2026 is set to return this October with an expanded calendar across Saudi Arabia and Qatar. ALTAWKILAT Motorsport...
Dirham Gains Ground Against 3 Asian Currencies: Should Expats Remit Now?
UAE residents sending money to India, Pakistan or the Philippines are currently getting relatively favourable exchange rates, with the dirham buying more local...
Dubai Building Permits Could Be Issued in Minutes Using AI
Dubai is moving closer to making building permits in Dubai a largely automated process, with Dubai Municipality developing an artificial intelligence system designed...
