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How to Get Your Digital Emirates ID on Your Phone in the UAE

UAE residents do not need to wait for a replacement card if their Emirates ID is lost, damaged, or under renewal. The digital...

UAE Government Media Guidelines
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UAE Prepares for the Age of Agentic AI with New Government Media Guidelines

The UAE Government Media Office has introduced a new set of media guidelines designed to improve how federal entities communicate with the public....

Riyadh Cooling Project aims to reduce city temperatures by up to 15 degrees Celsius
Saudi Arabia

Could Riyadh Really Become 15°C Cooler? Saudi Arabia Unveils Major City Cooling Plan

Riyadh is preparing a city-wide cooling project designed to lower temperatures across streets, public spaces, and urban districts. The plan includes cooler road...

Abu Dhabi Launches Automatic Darb Parking Payments
Abu Dhabi Local News

Do Abu Dhabi Drivers Still Need to Send SMS for Parking?

Motorists no longer need to send SMS messages, scan QR codes, use parking meters, or display parking tickets. The new service uses artificial...

Dubai Eid Al Adha visitors
Local News

Dubai Parks and Attractions Welcome Over 1 Million Visitors During Eid Al Adha

Dubai Municipality announced that more than 1.08 million people visited parks and leisure attractions across the city during Eid Al Adha 2026. The...

Local News

UAE Launches AI Leadership Programme to Build Future Emirati Experts

The UAE has launched the National Experts Programme – AI Track (NEP-AI) to develop a new generation of Emirati artificial intelligence leaders. The...

Saudia fleet expansion 2026
Saudi Arabia

Saudia to Receive 12 New Aircraft in 2026 as Saudi Aviation Growth Accelerates

Saudia will receive 12 new aircraft during 2026 as part of its fleet expansion strategy. The move will help the airline increase passenger...

Saadiyat Beach World’s Best Beaches 2026
Local News

Why Is Saadiyat Beach Ranked Among the World’s Best Beaches in 2026?

Saadiyat Beach in Abu Dhabi has been ranked 19th on The World’s Best Beaches 2026 list. It is the only beach in the...

The Updated Salik Rates at a Glance
Local News

Has Salik Increased in Dubai? Here’s What Drivers Will Pay Now

For many Dubai residents, passing through a Salik gate is simply part of the daily routine. Whether it’s the morning drive from Mirdif...

UAE petrol prices June 2026
Local News

What Are the New UAE Petrol Prices for June 2026?

The UAE has announced its fuel prices for June 2026, and motorists across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and the Northern Emirates are set...