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Ras Al Khaimah Approves 3 New Private Schools as Student Demand Rises
What happened? Ras Al Khaimah has approved three new private schools for the 2026–27 academic year, adding around 3,000 student places. Who is...
Dubai-Sharjah Traffic Just Got a Major Boost: New RTA Lane Cuts Waiting Time by 15%
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced traffic improvements at Al Qiyadah Intersection, including a new lane from Al Ittihad Road. The...
UAE Cracks Down on Fake Goods With New 24-Hour Rule for Businesses
The UAE has introduced new anti-commercial fraud rules requiring businesses to withdraw counterfeit, adulterated and spoiled goods from markets and warehouses within 24...
UAE driverless car rules are here: What the new regulations mean for drivers
The UAE has approved new regulations for autonomous vehicles, creating a federal framework for their inspection, registration, licensing and licence renewal, along with...
Dubai’s Flying Food Delivery Is Back — You Can Now Order Shawarma by Drone
What happened? Keeta Drone has resumed autonomous food deliveries in Dubai after receiving regulatory approvals from the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA). Who...
UAE launches 32 AI advisers to support ministers 24 hours a day
The UAE has launched a new Cabinet AI Advisor system featuring 32 specialised AI advisers that will work alongside ministers around the clock....
Got a Big Achievement? Dubai Wants to Hear From You Before September 10
Dubai has opened nominations for the first-ever Dubai-it Award, giving individuals, projects, companies and institutions the chance to be recognised for achievements that...
Riyadh to host the Middle East’s first humanoid robot kickboxing event
What happened? Hero Esports has announced CyberHero x Riyadh, described as the Middle East’s first humanoid robot kickboxing event. Who is affected? The...
HYROX Dubai Is Officially Coming This November
What happened? HYROX has officially confirmed that its global fitness racing series will return to Dubai on November 27 and 28, 2026. Who...
Dubai nol Travel Card Holders Can Now Get Up to 40% Off Europcar Car Rentals
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has partnered with global car rental company Europcar to offer nol Travel cardholders discounts of up to...
