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Dubai’s Al Freej Fridge Campaign Returns With 2 Million Free Refreshments for Workers
Dubai has launched the third edition of the Al Freej Fridge campaign. The initiative will distribute 2 million cold refreshments to workers across...
Sharjah Museums Roll Out Summer Camps and Family Activities for 2026
Sharjah Museums Authority has launched its Summer 2026 programme featuring camps, workshops and family experiences across several museums in the emirate. The activities...
UAE Indian Passport Portal Launches as 60% Fee Increase Takes Effect
The Indian Embassy and Consulate in the UAE launched a new online appointment booking portal at book.passportindiauae.com on July 5, introducing streamlined digital...
Flying From the UAE This Summer? Here’s Why Travellers Are Being Asked to Plan Ahead
The UAE’s summer travel season is in full swing, with airlines expanding routes and increasing flight frequencies to meet growing demand. Passengers flying...
UAE Residents Can Now Invest in Gold from AED 250
Investnation has launched a new Gold Account that allows users in the UAE to invest in gold directly through its app from as...
Dubai’s nol Card Is Getting a Major Digital Upgrade by 2027
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed 72% of a major upgrade to the nol payment system. The project will introduce QR-code...
Dubai Police’s Record Safety Rating Signals Economic Strength and Global Soft Power
Dubai Police have announced a 99.9% daytime safety perception score for 2025, reinforcing the emirate’s position among the world’s safest cities. The achievement...
Why Is Dubai’s Iconic Al Ghurair Centre Ditching Parking Tickets
Al Ghurair Centre has rolled out AI-powered ticketless parking in partnership with Parkin. Visitors now enjoy three free hours of parking, digital payments,...
Is Dubai Airport Going Passport-Free? Here’s What You Need to Know
Dubai’s airports have deployed 122 biometric smart gates that process passengers in approximately five seconds using facial recognition. The UAE plans to fully...
How Will UAE’s New Children’s Media Standards Protect Your Kids?
The UAE’s National Media Authority announced plans to introduce national standards for children’s media content as part of a broader push to elevate...
