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UAE Banks Banned from Using WhatsApp for Customer Communication
In a major move to tighten financial security, the UAE’s Central Bank has banned banks and financial institutions from using WhatsApp and similar...
Dubai Airport Express Metro Line Planned: Faster Travel Between DXB and DWC
Dubai could be preparing for a major upgrade in airport connectivity with plans for an Airport Express Metro Line. The proposed route is...
Saudi Arabia Launches “Hajj Without Luggage” for 2026 Pilgrimage
Saudi Arabia is stepping up its efforts to improve the pilgrimage experience with a new initiative called “Hajj Without Luggage” for 2026. Designed...
Dubai School Fees Update: No Discounts for Distance Learning, Says KHDA
Parents across Dubai have been seeking clarity on school fees as some institutions continue with remote learning. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority...
UAE Plans 100 Million Mangroves by 2030 as Protected Areas Reach 19%
UAE mangroves are taking centre stage as the country strengthens its environmental goals. The UAE has announced plans to plant 100 million mangrove...
RAK Prison Education Programme Recognised by UNESCO as Regional Learning Leader
A prison education programme in Ras Al Khaimah has earned global recognition, after being highlighted by UNESCO as a leading model for correctional...
UAE School Buses Back on Roads as Students Return to Classrooms
There’s a familiar rhythm back on UAE streets this week. Yellow school buses, once paused during weeks of remote learning, are now rolling...
Elite Group Holding Opens 350+ New Roles Across All Emirates
In a global business landscape that often feels like it’s shifting beneath our feet, one Dubai-based conglomerate is choosing to double down on...
Parkin scam alert Dubai: Drivers warned over fake parking payment links
It usually starts with a simple message — a quick alert about an “unpaid parking fee” that needs immediate action. In a city...
Global Village Dubai Reopens Today: Tickets, Timings & What Visitors Can Expect
Dubai’s much-loved Global Village is officially reopening today at 5pm, bringing back one of the city’s most vibrant outdoor experiences. After a short...
