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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...
Dubai’s Population Hits Record 4.58 Million – And 6.39 Million Fill the City Every Day
What happened?Dubai’s population reached 4.58 million by the end of 2025, marking a 7.5% increase from the previous year. At the same time,...
Saudi Arabia Takes the Lead in New Global Maritime Security Alliance
What happened?Saudi Arabia announced plans for a new multinational maritime defence alliance after 14 countries signed a joint declaration supporting the initiative. Who...
Trevor Noah to Perform Live in Dubai This November for Two Nights
What happened?Trevor Noah has confirmed two stand-up comedy shows at Dubai Opera on November 25 and 26, 2026. Who is affected?Comedy fans across...
Indian Travellers Can Now Use UPI to Book Burj Khalifa Tickets Online
What happened?Indian travellers can now use the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to purchase At The Top, Burj Khalifa tickets online through the attraction’s...
Saudi Arabia’s First SEVEN Entertainment Destination Opens in Abha on August 5
What happened?Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN) has confirmed that its first completed entertainment destination will officially open in Abha on August 5, 2026. Who...
