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Dubai Airports Wins Major Global Workplace Award in a First for the Aviation Industry
There is always movement inside Dubai International Airport. Early morning travellers rushing toward departures, families arriving for holidays, business passengers moving between terminals,...
UAE Ready to Respond to Hantavirus, Authorities Review Health Systems
As conversations around hantavirus continue making headlines internationally, UAE authorities have reassured residents that the country’s healthcare and emergency response systems are fully...
Dubai Installs AI Parking Cameras in Burj Khalifa, Trade Centre 1 & More
Finding parking in busy parts of Dubai can sometimes feel harder than the actual drive. Around Burj Khalifa during dinner hours or near...
Abu Dhabi to Lead UAE’s Biggest Rail and Metro Expansion Plan
The UAE is preparing for one of its largest infrastructure development phases yet, and Abu Dhabi is expected to be at the centre...
Dubai RTA Expands Bus-On-Demand Service To 4 New Areas
Anyone who has spent time commuting across Dubai knows the struggle of covering that “last stretch” between home and the nearest Metro station...
UAE to Sight Dhu Al Hijjah Moon on May 17 Ahead of Eid Al Adha
The announcement will determine the start of Dhu Al Hijjah, Arafat Day, and Eid Al Adha 2026 in the UAE. As the UAE...
Expo City Dubai Offers Free Access to Vision Dubai and Expo 2020 Museum for 3 Days
There is something nostalgic about walking through Expo City Dubai. The wide open plazas, striking architecture, shaded walkways, and giant domes still carry...
UAE Announces 5-Day Eid Al Adha Holiday for Public Sector Employees
The UAE has officially confirmed a five-day paid holiday for public sector employees ahead of Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha, giving residents...
Dubai Police Warn Residents About Fake Eid Deals and Online Scams
The countdown to Eid Al Adha has already started across the UAE. Shopping malls are extending hours, delivery bikes are racing through busy...
UAE Workers Can Get Full Pension Salary After 35 Years of Service: GPSSA
For many employees in the UAE, retirement planning often sits quietly in the background while daily work, rising living costs, and family responsibilities...
