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UAE airports Setting a new global standard for smart air travel
Airports in the UAE, particularly in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, have emerged as global frontrunners in digital transformation, setting new standards in efficiency,...
Major Shift in UAE Birth and Death Certificate Services
In a significant administrative update, the UAE has restructured the process for obtaining birth and death certificates. The Ministry of Health and Prevention...
New UAE Traffic Law: Key Changes for Drivers and Road Safety
The UAE’s newly enforced traffic law, officially known as Federal Decree-Law No. (14) of 2024, came into effect on 29 March 2025. This...
Dubai Launches Ambitious Plan to Transform Umm Suqeim Street
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled sweeping plans to upgrade Umm Suqeim Street, aiming to improve traffic capacity, reduce travel times,...
UAE Confirms Eid Al-Adha 2025 Holidays — Get Ready for a 4-Day Weekend!
Great news for UAE residents—Eid Al-Adha holidays have officially been announced, and it’s time to mark your calendars. The government has confirmed a...
Hajj: Makkah Unveils Heat-Reflective Roads and Cooled Walkways
Hajj, one of the most significant and spiritually important pilgrimages in the world, brings millions of Muslims to Makkah each year. But alongside...
Labubu Takes Over Abu Dhabi—Now Available on Deliveroo
What started as a viral curiosity has officially become Abu Dhabi’s latest collectible craze. The bug-eyed Labubu toy, known for its creepy-cute smile...
Dubai Airport Beats Them All — Again! Most Connected Hub in Asia-Pacific & Middle East
In a world where seamless global travel matters more than ever, not all airports are created equal. For travelers, the biggest pain point...
Dubai: Major Delays Expected on Two Key Roads Until June 3
If you plan to drive through Dubai over the next few days, you might want to reroute. Starting Friday, May 30, motorists in...
UAE Unveils World’s First Jet-Powered Firefighting Drone -‘Suhail’
The United Arab Emirates has made headlines at Expo 2025 in Osaka with the unveiling of ‘Suhail’ — the world’s first jet-powered firefighting...
