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Dubai’s Bus-On-Demand Service Just Got Bigger — Check the New Areas
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is expanding its Bus-On-Demand service to 20 areas, with Al Satwa, Al Quoz and Mirdif reported as...
UAE Residents Could Get Six-Day Break In March 2027
A potential six-day break could arrive around Eid Al Fitr in March 2027, but the final dates will depend on Ramadan’s length and...
Saudi Arabia Enters Global AI Investment Top 10 as Tech Workforce Reaches 426,000
Saudi Arabia has emerged as one of the world’s leading markets for private AI investment, with the Kingdom also expanding its data-centre infrastructure...
UAE Prophet’s Birthday 2026: Rabi Al Awwal Moon Sighted, August 28 Holiday Confirmed
The UAE has confirmed the start of Rabi Al Awwal 1448 AH after the crescent moon was sighted, making Friday, August 14, 2026,...
UAE Condemns Iranian Attack on Two ADNOC Vessels in Strait of Hormuz
What happened to the ADNOC vessels? The UAE has condemned an attack on two ADNOC-affiliated vessels while they were transiting the Strait of...
Road Closure at Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street and Maliha Street From August 16
A temporary road closure will begin on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at the intersection of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street and Maliha Street...
UAE Weather Forecast: Temperatures Could Hit 49°C as Rain and Mist Return
The UAE weather forecast for Thursday, August 13, brings a mix of extreme heat and possible rain, with temperatures expected to reach 49°C...
UAE Firm Launches Remote Hiring Model to Tackle GCC’s Senior AI Talent Shortage
What happened? UAE-focused technology talent company Mahala.ai has launched a remote hiring model for senior data and artificial intelligence specialists. Who is affected?...
Abu Dhabi Tests Self-Driving Patrol Boat That Can Detect Vessels and Collisions
What happened? Abu Dhabi Mobility completed another field trial of an autonomous patrol boat capable of navigating waterways, detecting nearby vessels, avoiding collisions...
Dubai to Launch ‘Rent Now, Pay Later’ Scheme With Zero-Interest Instalments
Dubai is preparing to launch a Rent Now, Pay Later scheme in September 2026, allowing eligible tenants to spread annual rent payments across...
