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Dubai Allocates 830 New Homes in Wadi Al Amardi and Al Aweer Projects Worth Dh1.6 Billion
Dubai housing projects are taking a major step forward as Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment begins allocating 830 ready homes to Emirati citizens...
Skydive Dubai Reopens with Buy-One-Get-One Free Tandem Jump Deal
Few experiences in Dubai match the rush of jumping out of a plane above the city’s coastline. Now, that experience is back. Skydive...
UAE Ministry of Defence to roll out AI-driven digital transformation projects
The UAE Ministry of Defence is preparing to launch a new wave of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation projects aimed at upgrading...
Dubai School Bus Fees Slashed by 60% for April Amid Remote Learning
Dubai parents have received a welcome financial break this academic term, as school bus fees for April have been reduced by 60%. The...
UAE Indian Passport Services Get Dh19 Fee Cap as Alhind Tours & Travels Pvt Ltd Takes Over
A major shift is coming for Indian passport services in the UAE. Indian expats will soon benefit from a simplified and more affordable...
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...
