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5 Important UAE News Updates You May Have Missed This Week
The UAE has rolled out several important updates this week affecting residents, workers, families, renters and travellers. These include the upcoming visa grace...
Indian Embassy Introduces Temporary Walk-In Consular Services During UAE Transition
The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India in Dubai have started offering limited walk-in consular services from July...
Wynn Al Marjan Island Reveals First Attraction Ahead Of Its 2027 Opening In Ras Al Khaimah
Wynn Al Marjan Island has announced its first entertainment attraction ahead of its highly anticipated opening in 2027. The integrated resort in Ras...
Your Travel Just Got Complicated—And It’s Not Just About the Flight
If you’re an expat in Dubai scrolling through WhatsApp news at midnight, you’ve probably seen posts about visa changes everywhere. New fees here,...
UAE Opens Voluntary Pension Scheme for Self-Employed Emiratis and Entrepreneurs
For many Emiratis, pension benefits have traditionally been linked to working in government departments or private-sector companies that contribute to the country’s social...
Dubai Just Approved an AED18 bn Plan to Fix Sheikh Zayed Road Traffic
Dubai’s Executive Council has approved an AED18 billion (about $4.9 billion) package of new projects and strategies. The headline item: a 15-kilometre elevated...
Sharjah Announces 90-Day Business Relief Package with Discounts
The initiative includes a 50% discount on security permit renewals, fines, violations and security system service charges, along with a 20% reduction in...
Starbucks UAE Launches Protein Cold Foam With 15g Protein Boost
Starbucks UAE has introduced a new Protein Cold Foam that adds 15g of protein to selected beverages. The limited-time launch is available at...
Cipriani Lido Beach Club Coming to Dubai’s J1 Beach in 2027
Dubai is set to welcome Cipriani Lido at J1 Beach in 2027. The upcoming venue will be the first Cipriani Lido in the...
Dubai Launches Road Improvement Projects at 28 Locations
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will begin implementing a series of road enhancement projects between July and September 2026 under its new...
