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Dubai Customs Extends Customs Duty Suspension Period to 180 Days
Dubai Customs has extended the customs duty suspension period for certain eligible declarations by another 60 days, taking the total suspension period to...
Dubai-Based Alfred Holdings Just Launched 2 New Platforms for Money and Travel
What happened? Alfred Holdings launched CreditMarket.ae and HolidayMarket.ae on September 24, 2026, expanding its portfolio into financial services and travel. Who is behind...
Applying for a UAE Scholarship? The New 5-Minute Process Changes Everything
The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has launched a new AI-powered scholarship service through EduHub, reducing the application process from...
Dubai Fountain Is Back, But There’s a Major Change to the Shows
The Dubai Fountain has resumed its performances in Downtown Dubai after being temporarily paused following the announcement of an official 10-day mourning period...
Spain’s Gran Meliá To Make UAE Debut With 366-Key J1 Hotel In Dubai In 2027
What happened? Meliá Hotels International is bringing its Gran Meliá brand to the UAE for the first time through J1 Hotel, a Gran...
Emirates Luggage Robot to Scan Faces, Drop, Weigh and Tag Bags
Emirates Group is developing a luggage robot that can identify passengers using facial recognition, accept their bags, weigh them and attach baggage tags...
UAE ranks fourth globally for nuclear facility security in 2026 index
The UAE has achieved a fourth-place global ranking for nuclear facility protection in the 2026 Nuclear Security Index, published by the Nuclear Threat...
UAE Petrol Prices Set to Change in October 2026
The UAE is preparing to announce its petrol and diesel prices for October 2026. The current September rates remain in effect until the...
Kalba’s Al Freish Lake to bring waterfalls, greenery and family park
What happened? Sharjah Ruler Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi has approved the plan for Al Freish Lake in Kalba. Who is...
Ras Al Khaimah Police strengthens child protection with specialist programme
Ras Al Khaimah Police is taking part in a specialist child protection programme organised by the UAE Ministry of Family in cooperation with...
