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Dubai’s Brand Value Nears Dh1 Trillion — How Did the City Become a Global Top 5 Brand?
Dubai is now ranked among the world’s top five city brands, according to a new Brand Finance study. The emirate’s brand value has...
Dubai to Introduce New Public Behaviour Guidelines
Dubai is preparing to introduce official public behaviour guidelines through a new Dubai Civility Guidebook. The initiative is designed to encourage positive conduct,...
Want to Get Married in the UAE? It Could Take Just 15 Minutes
Eligible couples can legally marry through Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court under the UAE’s civil marriage system. Applicants must be at least 18...
UAE Mosques to Highlight the Importance of Caring for the Elderly During Friday Sermon
Mosques across the UAE will dedicate this week’s Friday sermon to the importance of caring for elderly family members and community elders. The...
Dubai Opens 5 New Areas for Driver Training Institutes
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has approved five new locations for driver training institutes and their branches across the emirate. The move...
flydubai Launches Direct Flights to Benghazi
flydubai has officially launched direct flights between Dubai and Benghazi, making it the first UAE airline to operate services to the Libyan city....
UAE Ranked Among World’s Top 5 Most Competitive Countries — And It’s No.1 For Economic Performance
The UAE has been ranked the fifth most competitive country in the world in the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026. It also secured...
Affected by Flight Cancellations? UAE Announces New 30-Day Visa Grace Period
The UAE has introduced a new 30-day grace period for people who were previously exempted from visa overstay fines due to regional flight...
UAE To Ban Social Media Access For Children Under 15
The UAE has announced a new minimum age requirement for social media use. Children under 15 will no longer be allowed to access...
Andrea Bocelli to Perform in Abu Dhabi During F1 Grand Prix Week This December
Andrea Bocelli is coming to Abu Dhabi on December 2, 2026, as part of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix...
