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UAE Launches Two-Hour Digital Attestation for Educational Certificates
What happened?The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has fully digitised the attestation of eligible educational certificates, reducing processing time to as little...
No More Searching for Gardeners! Dubai Launches New Careem Service for Licensed Experts
What happened?Dubai has launched the Al Freej Gardener initiative, a new digital platform that will allow residents to book licensed gardening and landscaping...
Dubai’s Population Hits Record 4.58 Million – And 6.39 Million Fill the City Every Day
What happened?Dubai’s population reached 4.58 million by the end of 2025, marking a 7.5% increase from the previous year. At the same time,...
Saudi Arabia Takes the Lead in New Global Maritime Security Alliance
What happened?Saudi Arabia announced plans for a new multinational maritime defence alliance after 14 countries signed a joint declaration supporting the initiative. Who...
Trevor Noah to Perform Live in Dubai This November for Two Nights
What happened?Trevor Noah has confirmed two stand-up comedy shows at Dubai Opera on November 25 and 26, 2026. Who is affected?Comedy fans across...
Indian Travellers Can Now Use UPI to Book Burj Khalifa Tickets Online
What happened?Indian travellers can now use the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to purchase At The Top, Burj Khalifa tickets online through the attraction’s...
Saudi Arabia’s First SEVEN Entertainment Destination Opens in Abha on August 5
What happened?Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN) has confirmed that its first completed entertainment destination will officially open in Abha on August 5, 2026. Who...
Buying Snacks at the Checkout? Abu Dhabi Is Changing That From January 2027
What happened?Abu Dhabi has announced that supermarkets must move high-fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) food and beverages away from high-visibility areas from January...
Driving Just Got More Expensive! UAE Announces Higher Petrol Prices for August
What happened?The UAE Fuel Price Committee has increased petrol and diesel prices for August 2026. Who is affected?Motorists, businesses with vehicle fleets, delivery...
Dubai Police Now Delivers Recovered Lost Items to Your Doorstep
What happened?Dubai Police has launched a doorstep delivery service for recovered lost-and-found items across the UAE. Who is affected?Residents and visitors who have...
