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UAE Ranked Among the Best Countries in the World to Move to in 2026
What happened?The UAE has been ranked the 14th best country in the world to move to in 2026 in Remitly’s Immigration Index, which...
UAE Records Highest Temperature of 51.2°C as Peak Summer Heat Continues
What happened?The UAE recorded its highest temperature of 2026 at 51.2°C in Budu Dafs, Al Dhafra, on August 5, according to the National...
Dubai to Light Up Historic Creek in AED 80 Million Transformation Project
What happened?Dubai Municipality has started implementing the AED 80 million Dubai Creek Lights project, which will illuminate eight kilometres of Dubai Creek with...
Dubai aims to have 3,000 Emirati teachers in private schools by 2033
What happened?Dubai has announced a strategy to increase the number of Emirati teachers working in private schools to 3,000 by 2033. Who is...
Dubai Residents Can Now Book On-Demand Buses in 20 Areas Across the City
What happened?Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded its Bus On Demand service to three new neighbourhoods, bringing the total coverage to...
Big Travel Update! Dubai’s First Etihad Rail Station Is Set to Welcome Passengers Soon
What happened?Dubai’s Al Yalayis Passenger Station has reportedly been completed ahead of schedule and is preparing to welcome passengers from 30 September 2026....
UAE Students Have Just 2 Weeks to Change Academic Streams Under New School Rule
What happened?The UAE Ministry of Education has introduced new rules requiring students to switch academic streams within the first two weeks of the...
UAE Braces for More Stormy Weather as Flash Flood Warning Remains in Place
What happened?The UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued weather alerts for several parts of the country due to heavy rain, thunderstorms,...
Dubai Population Rebounds to 4.74 Million After Temporary Dip During Iran War
What happened?Dubai’s population has rebounded to 4.74 million after experiencing a temporary decline during the regional conflict linked to the Iran war. Who...
Big Update! UAE’s First Casino Resort Confirms September 2027 Opening
What happened?Wynn Resorts has officially confirmed that Wynn Al Marjan Island will open in September 2027, providing the clearest launch timeline yet for...
