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Why Is Dubai’s Iconic Al Ghurair Centre Ditching Parking Tickets
Al Ghurair Centre has rolled out AI-powered ticketless parking in partnership with Parkin. Visitors now enjoy three free hours of parking, digital payments,...
Is Dubai Airport Going Passport-Free? Here’s What You Need to Know
Dubai’s airports have deployed 122 biometric smart gates that process passengers in approximately five seconds using facial recognition. The UAE plans to fully...
How Will UAE’s New Children’s Media Standards Protect Your Kids?
The UAE’s National Media Authority announced plans to introduce national standards for children’s media content as part of a broader push to elevate...
Dubai Launches AI-Powered Digital Twin Platform With 195,000 Buildings Mapped in 3D
Dubai has launched a city-wide Digital Twin Platform that creates a virtual replica of the emirate using AI, geospatial data, and 3D modelling....
5 Important UAE News Updates You May Have Missed This Week
The UAE has rolled out several important updates this week affecting residents, workers, families, renters and travellers. These include the upcoming visa grace...
Indian Embassy Introduces Temporary Walk-In Consular Services During UAE Transition
The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India in Dubai have started offering limited walk-in consular services from July...
Wynn Al Marjan Island Reveals First Attraction Ahead Of Its 2027 Opening In Ras Al Khaimah
Wynn Al Marjan Island has announced its first entertainment attraction ahead of its highly anticipated opening in 2027. The integrated resort in Ras...
Your Travel Just Got Complicated—And It’s Not Just About the Flight
If you’re an expat in Dubai scrolling through WhatsApp news at midnight, you’ve probably seen posts about visa changes everywhere. New fees here,...
UAE Opens Voluntary Pension Scheme for Self-Employed Emiratis and Entrepreneurs
For many Emiratis, pension benefits have traditionally been linked to working in government departments or private-sector companies that contribute to the country’s social...
Dubai Just Approved an AED18 bn Plan to Fix Sheikh Zayed Road Traffic
Dubai’s Executive Council has approved an AED18 billion (about $4.9 billion) package of new projects and strategies. The headline item: a 15-kilometre elevated...
