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UAE Weather Alert: Rain, Hail and Thunderstorms Expected on October 21
The UAE Ministry of Interior has issued a weather safety warning ahead of forecast rain, thunderstorms, lightning, possible hail and strong winds on...
Saudi Arabia VAT Deadline: Businesses Must File Returns by October 31
Saudi Arabia has set October 31, 2026, as the deadline for businesses to file their latest Value Added Tax (VAT) returns. The Zakat,...
UAE Bans Ciprofloxacin in Veterinary Medicines From November 1
The UAE will ban ciprofloxacin in the veterinary sector from November 1, 2026, under a decision announced by the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE)....
Planning a Fujairah Trip? Here’s How to Travel by Etihad Rail
Etihad Rail’s Dubai-to-Fujairah passenger service takes approximately 70 minutes, with Comfort Class tickets starting at AED 29. The route connects Al Yalayis Station...
Parking in Dubai? Here’s What You’ll Pay During Peak Hours
Dubai’s public parking charges vary by zone, parking category and time of day under a variable pricing policy introduced on 4 April 2025....
Sharjah Museums Authority Reveals New Identity for 20 Museums
Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) has introduced a new visual identity for its 20 museums to mark two decades of cultural work. Inspired by...
Emirates launches EK FIT and EK TRAVEL collections ahead of Dubai winter season
Emirates has launched two new lifestyle collections, EK FIT and EK TRAVEL, through the Emirates Official Store. Starting at AED 110, the ranges...
UAE Weather: Rain Forecast Until October 22 as Winds Could Reach 50km/h
The UAE is forecast to experience changeable weather from October 19 to 22, 2026, with possible rain in eastern, inland and western areas....
Dubai Municipality Issues New Outdoor Advertising Rules for Businesses
Dubai Municipality has launched the Advertising Content Regulation Guidelines for the Emirate of Dubai to help brands, businesses and advertising agencies develop outdoor...
UAE Cuts University Registration Time by 70% With New Digital Platform
The UAE has reduced university registration time from 10 minutes to three minutes through improvements to its National Unified Registration and Admission Platform....
