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UAE Tenant Credit Checks Could Soon Become Part of Renting Process
Finding a rental home in Dubai already involves plenty of paperwork. Emirates ID copies, salary certificates, visa details, post-dated cheques — most residents...
Dubai schools to offer cheaper parking under new KHDA-Parkin digital system
Morning traffic outside Dubai schools is nothing new. Parents rushing through drop-offs, university students circling parking lots before lectures, and long queues near...
Emirates Boarding Pass Offers Return With Discounts Across Dubai This Summer
Anyone flying into Dubai this summer with Emirates may want to think twice before tossing away their boarding pass. What usually ends up...
17 Airlines Suspend Dubai Flights as Eid Travel Rush Begins
Dubai’s airports are beginning to get busier ahead of the Eid Al Adha holidays, but for many travellers, this year’s holiday planning has...
CBSE to Refund Class 12 Re-Evaluation Fees if Marks Increase
For many Indian families in the UAE, May is usually filled with university applications, anxious conversations at home, and endless refreshing of result...
UAE Weather Alert: Dusty Winds and Cooler Temperatures Expected This Week
Residents across the UAE can expect dusty weather, cooler temperatures, and strong north-westerly winds this week, according to the latest forecast from the...
UAE Confirms Eid Al Adha 2026 Dates After Dhu Al Hijjah Moon Sighting
Monday, May 18, marks the first day of Dhu Al Hijjah in the UAE, with Eid Al Adha beginning on Friday, May 22....
UAE Emerges as One of the World’s Top Startup Hubs in 2026
The UAE is no longer just a regional business hub. In 2026, it has become one of the world’s most attractive destinations for...
Sphere Abu Dhabi Location Revealed On Yas Island; Mega Venue To Open By 2029
Abu Dhabi is preparing for one of its biggest entertainment projects yet. The world-famous Sphere is officially heading to the UAE, and Yas...
Sharjah Museums To Open Free For International Museum Day Celebrations
There is something about walking through Sharjah’s museums that feels different from the usual weekend outing in the UAE. The quiet corridors, old...
