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UAE Students Have Just 2 Weeks to Change Academic Streams Under New School Rule
What happened?The UAE Ministry of Education has introduced new rules requiring students to switch academic streams within the first two weeks of the...
UAE Braces for More Stormy Weather as Flash Flood Warning Remains in Place
What happened?The UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued weather alerts for several parts of the country due to heavy rain, thunderstorms,...
Dubai Population Rebounds to 4.74 Million After Temporary Dip During Iran War
What happened?Dubai’s population has rebounded to 4.74 million after experiencing a temporary decline during the regional conflict linked to the Iran war. Who...
Big Update! UAE’s First Casino Resort Confirms September 2027 Opening
What happened?Wynn Resorts has officially confirmed that Wynn Al Marjan Island will open in September 2027, providing the clearest launch timeline yet for...
All 13 permit types, eligibility, costs and rules for employees and employers
What happened?The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) offers 13 different work permit categories covering employees, freelancers, students, Golden Visa holders...
No More Long Waits! UAE Launches 2-Hour Digital Certificate Attestation Service
What happened?The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has launched a Digital Attestation service that enables eligible UAE-issued educational certificates to be digitally...
Indian Passport Fee Hike Could Be Reviewed After Court Order
What happened?The Delhi High Court has directed the Indian government to consider a petition challenging the revised passport fees introduced on July 1,...
348 Million Trips in Just 6 Months! Here’s Why Everyone Is Taking Dubai Metro
What happened?Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that public transport, taxis and shared mobility services recorded 348.1 million passenger journeys between January...
UAE Weather Forecast: Temperatures to Hit 50°C as Rain Chances Continue This Week
What happened?The UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast temperatures of up to 50°C inland, alongside afternoon convective clouds that may bring...
No More Searching for Gardeners! Dubai Launches New Careem Service for Licensed Experts
What happened?Dubai has launched the Al Freej Gardener initiative, a new digital platform that will allow residents to book licensed gardening and landscaping...
