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Etihad Rail Brings Two Abu Dhabi Stations Forward – Here’s When They Will Open Now
What happened?Etihad Rail will open its Madinat Zayed and Liwa passenger stations on November 30, 2026, one month ahead of the previously announced...
Big News for UAE Trade: DP World to Build Two Major New Ports in Fujairah
What happened?DP World has signed a 50-year concession agreement with the Fujairah Ports Authority to develop and operate two new multipurpose ports in...
UAE Advances Cloud Seeding with AI and New Technology to Improve Rainfall
What happened? The UAE has unveiled the latest advancements in its cloud seeding programme, including AI-powered weather analysis, advanced seeding materials and next-generation...
How to Renew Your Indian Passport Online from the UAE?
What happened?The Government of India has officially shifted passport, visa, attestation and consular services in the UAE to Al Hind Tours & Travels,...
Saudi Arabia to Witness First Total Solar Eclipse in Over 75 Years on August 2, 2027
What happened? Saudi Arabia is set to witness its first total solar eclipse in more than 75 years on Monday, August 2, 2027,...
Food Deliveries in the UAE Are Changing During Peak Afternoon Hours
What happened?Careem and Talabat have reduced rider assignments during the UAE’s mandatory midday work restriction period, limiting deliveries and adjusting dispatch operations to...
Living in Dubai? You Could Get AED3,000+ in Rewards for Bringing Your Loved Ones Over
What happened?Dubai has launched ‘A Dubai Invite’, a new tourism campaign that rewards eligible UAE residents and citizens with benefits worth more than...
This Social Media App Is Now Worth AED 1.1 Billion to the UAE Economy
What happened?TikTok hosted the UAE Forward Forum in Dubai, highlighting findings from its latest economic impact report, which says the platform contributed AED...
Planning Umrah? Saudi Arabia Just Introduced a Major Visa Change
What happened?Saudi Arabia has introduced a new one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa that allows eligible pilgrims to visit the Kingdom several times within 365...
Khalifa University Students Launch AI Startup to Simplify Cybersecurity Compliance for UAE Businesses
What happened? Students from Khalifa University have developed Barmous Compliance, an AI-powered cybersecurity compliance platform designed to automate compliance tasks for organisations. Who...
