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UAE Businesses Face New Copyright Music Fees From December 2026
Businesses across the UAE that play copyrighted music commercially will need to prepare for a new annual royalty fee from December 1, 2026....
UAE Jaywan Cards Set to Expand Global Use Across 183 Countries
UAE Jaywan cardholders are set to gain wider international payment access through a new agreement between Al Etihad Payments (AEP) and UnionPay International....
Abu Dhabi Offers Free 30-Day UAE Visa to Indian Tourists
Indian tourists heading to Abu Dhabi can now get a complimentary 30-day UAE tourist visa when they book an eligible holiday package through...
Dubai Drivers Can Get Free Car Inspections This Summer
Dubai motorists can take advantage of free vehicle inspections at ENOC AutoPro centres as part of the Dubai Police-led “Summer Without Accidents 2026”...
Dubai Opens 528-Metre Cycling Bridge Over Sheikh Zayed Road
Dubai has completed a 528-metre cycling and pedestrian bridge over Sheikh Zayed Road, giving cyclists, e-scooter users and pedestrians a safer connection between...
Dubai Ranks No. 2 Globally in BCG’s Intelligent Cities Index 2026
Dubai has secured the No. 2 position globally in Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) inaugural Intelligent Cities Index 2026. The index assessed 61 major...
Motor Mania Track Challenge 2026: Saudi Racing Series Expands To Qatar
The Motor Mania Track Challenge 2026 is set to return this October with an expanded calendar across Saudi Arabia and Qatar. ALTAWKILAT Motorsport...
Dirham Gains Ground Against 3 Asian Currencies: Should Expats Remit Now?
UAE residents sending money to India, Pakistan or the Philippines are currently getting relatively favourable exchange rates, with the dirham buying more local...
Dubai Building Permits Could Be Issued in Minutes Using AI
Dubai is moving closer to making building permits in Dubai a largely automated process, with Dubai Municipality developing an artificial intelligence system designed...
UAE Announces Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday Holiday on August 28, 2026
The UAE Government has announced Friday, August 28, 2026, as a public holiday for Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (PBUH). The holiday applies to federal...
