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This Social Media App Is Now Worth AED 1.1 Billion to the UAE Economy
What happened?TikTok hosted the UAE Forward Forum in Dubai, highlighting findings from its latest economic impact report, which says the platform contributed AED...
Planning Umrah? Saudi Arabia Just Introduced a Major Visa Change
What happened?Saudi Arabia has introduced a new one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa that allows eligible pilgrims to visit the Kingdom several times within 365...
Khalifa University Students Launch AI Startup to Simplify Cybersecurity Compliance for UAE Businesses
What happened? Students from Khalifa University have developed Barmous Compliance, an AI-powered cybersecurity compliance platform designed to automate compliance tasks for organisations. Who...
Dubai Airports Operating Near Full Capacity Despite Regional Tensions, CEO Confirms
What happened?Dubai International Airport (DXB) is operating at near full capacity despite recent regional airspace disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East....
UAE Driving Licence Now Recognised in 34 Countries
What happened?The UAE Ministry of Interior announced that the UAE driving licence is now recognised in 34 countries and international destinations under the...
What Has the UAE Changed in Its Air Taxi and Drone Regulations?
What happened? The UAE’s Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has approved updated spectrum regulations for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), covering air...
Can Abu Dhabi Parents Get a School Fees Certificate Online in Just 6 Minutes?
What happened?Abu Dhabi has introduced a new digital service that lets parents obtain an attested private school fees certificate through the TAMM platform...
UAE Weather: Temperatures to Reach 49°C This Week Before Slight Relief Arrives
What happened?The UAE is set for another week of extreme summer weather, with temperatures forecast to reach 49°C in inland areas before easing...
How Is RTA Connecting 25 Dubai Communities with Walkways and Cycling Paths?
What happened?Dubai’s RTA has approved a five-year Soft Mobility Plan that will expand pedestrian and cycling infrastructure across the emirate. Who is affected?Residents,...
GDRFA Dubai Wins Top Digital Government Award for Domestic Worker Management Platform
What happened?GDRFA Dubai has won the Best Digital City Experience award under the Hamdan bin Mohammed Programme for Government Services for its Domestic...
