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Dubai nol Travel Card Holders Can Now Get Up to 40% Off Europcar Car Rentals
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has partnered with global car rental company Europcar to offer nol Travel cardholders discounts of up to...
Would You Pay Dh1,949 for a Toothbrush? Dyson Just Launched One With a Camera
What happened? Dyson has launched its first camera-equipped electric toothbrush, the Dyson CameraJet, with the complete Dyson Dental System priced at Dh1,949 in...
Sharjah’s New Al Taawun Tunnel Could Cut Dubai-Sharjah Traffic Waiting Times by 85%
Sharjah is moving closer to easing one of its busiest routes towards Dubai with the upcoming opening of the first phase of the...
UAE School Calendar 2026-27 Is Here: The Holiday Dates Every Parent Needs to Know
UAE students following the Ministry of Education curriculum returned to school on August 31, 2026, for the 2026-27 academic year. The calendar includes...
Luxair Delays Dubai Flights Until February 2027, Abu Dhabi Launch Pushed Back
What happened? Luxair has postponed the resumption of its seasonal Luxembourg-Dubai flights to February 6, 2027, while its planned Luxembourg-Abu Dhabi service has...
UAE Residents, Take Note: Ramadan 2027 Could Start on This Date
Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin in the UAE on Monday, February 8, according to current astronomical calculations. Eid Al Fitr is likely...
Buying Vape Liquid in UAE? This New Tax Rule Starts Today
The UAE has introduced a minimum excise price of AED 1 per millilitre (mL) for liquids used in electronic smoking devices and tools,...
e& launches AI laptop in UAE that can run selected AI tools offline
UAE telecom and technology group e& has launched its first AI-powered enterprise laptop in the UAE, designed to run selected artificial intelligence tasks...
UAE school mobile phone ban: Students could lose phones for one month after first violation
What happened? UAE schools are enforcing mobile phone restrictions under Ministry of Education procedures, with a first violation potentially resulting in a one-month...
UAE Fuel Prices for September 2026 Announced: How Much Will a Full Tank Cost?
The UAE Fuel Price Committee has announced higher fuel prices for September 2026. Motorists across the UAE will pay an extra Dh0.20 per...
