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How to Renew Your Indian Passport Online from the UAE?
What happened?The Government of India has officially shifted passport, visa, attestation and consular services in the UAE to Al Hind Tours & Travels,...
Saudi Arabia to Witness First Total Solar Eclipse in Over 75 Years on August 2, 2027
What happened? Saudi Arabia is set to witness its first total solar eclipse in more than 75 years on Monday, August 2, 2027,...
Food Deliveries in the UAE Are Changing During Peak Afternoon Hours
What happened?Careem and Talabat have reduced rider assignments during the UAE’s mandatory midday work restriction period, limiting deliveries and adjusting dispatch operations to...
Living in Dubai? You Could Get AED3,000+ in Rewards for Bringing Your Loved Ones Over
What happened?Dubai has launched ‘A Dubai Invite’, a new tourism campaign that rewards eligible UAE residents and citizens with benefits worth more than...
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...
