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Oman to Introduce EV Charging Fees From October 1
Oman is introducing national EV charging tariffs from October 1, 2026, following approvals involving the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT),...
Dubai Square to Get Air-Conditioned Parking in First-of-Its-Kind Mall Concept
What happened? Emaar has unveiled plans for Dubai Square to feature an air-conditioned parking environment with full interior design treatment. Who is affected?...
Dubai launches ‘Click & Travel’ service for faster airport immigration checks
What happened? GDRFA Dubai launched Click & Travel, a mobile service that allows passport-control officers to complete airport entry and departure procedures away...
Dubai Private Schools Break Into Global Top 10 For Maths, Science And Reading
Dubai private schools ranked sixth globally in reading and eighth in mathematics and science in the PISA 2025 assessment announced on September 8,...
Qatar Changes Sweetened Drink Rules From November 1
Qatar will introduce a new electronic process for approving sweetened drink analysis certificates from November 1, 2026. The General Tax Authority (GTA) will...
GCC Grand Tourist Visa: One Visa for All 6 Gulf Countries Could Launch Soon
What happened? GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi said the unified Gulf tourist visa will “see the light soon”, signalling that the long-awaited scheme...
Sharjah Ruler Announces Part-Time Jobs Plan for Retired Residents
What happened? Sharjah Ruler Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi has approved a new part-time employment system for senior citizens, retirees and...
20 Years, AED937 Billion: How Dubai Transformed Under Sheikh Hamdan
What happened? Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has marked 20 years as Chairman of Dubai’s Executive Council, with new figures...
Dubai Metro station to be renamed Garmin Metro Station under 10-year deal
What happened? Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has granted Garmin naming rights for the current ONPASSIVE Metro Station under a 10-year agreement....
Dubai Salik plans expansion into parking payments, AI and new mobility services
What happened? Dubai’s Salik has renewed its technology partnership with TransCore for another five years and plans to explore artificial intelligence, advanced digital...
