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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...
Can Abu Dhabi Parents Get a School Fees Certificate Online in Just 6 Minutes?
What happened?Abu Dhabi has introduced a new digital service that lets parents obtain an attested private school fees certificate through the TAMM platform...
UAE Weather: Temperatures to Reach 49°C This Week Before Slight Relief Arrives
What happened?The UAE is set for another week of extreme summer weather, with temperatures forecast to reach 49°C in inland areas before easing...
How Is RTA Connecting 25 Dubai Communities with Walkways and Cycling Paths?
What happened?Dubai’s RTA has approved a five-year Soft Mobility Plan that will expand pedestrian and cycling infrastructure across the emirate. Who is affected?Residents,...
GDRFA Dubai Wins Top Digital Government Award for Domestic Worker Management Platform
What happened?GDRFA Dubai has won the Best Digital City Experience award under the Hamdan bin Mohammed Programme for Government Services for its Domestic...
PAW Patrol Is Coming to Abu Dhabi This September – Tickets Start at Just AED95!
What happened?PAW Patrol Live! is bringing its Heroes Unite stage production to Abu Dhabi for a three-day run in September 2026. Who is...
UAE Nationals Can Now Renew Emirates ID One Year Before Expiry
What happened?The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) now allows UAE nationals to renew their Emirates ID up to...
Travelling to the UAE Frequently? This 5-Year Visa Could Save You Time and Hassle
What happened?The UAE continues to offer its five-year multiple-entry tourist visa, allowing eligible travellers to enter the country multiple times without requiring a...
Argentina Beat England 2-1 to Reach FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Against Spain
What happened?Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final, securing a place in the final against...
