UAE Vice President Sheikh Mohammed takes first passenger ride on Etihad Rail between Dubai and Fujairah | World News

Etihad Rail is a 1,200km national railway project that began in 2016 and is being developed in phases at a cost of Dh40 billion/ Image: X In a significant step toward reshaping the UAE’s transportation landscape, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, travelled aboard a […]

Dubai launches world’s first AI-powered ‘Emirati family’: What is its purpose? Find out! | World News

The first character, introduced as “The Girl,” invited the public to vote on her name: Dubai, Mira, or Latifa/ Image: X In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Dubai has unveiled a virtual Emirati family powered by artificial intelligence, aimed at enhancing the city’s digital outreach and supporting its smart transformation strategy. Developed by Digital Dubai, the project […]

Why Dubai staycations are booming in 2025: Discounts, domestic demand and strategic vision | World News

Dubai hotels are offering residents unbeatable summer packages, boosting staycation demand and supporting domestic tourism/Image: X TL;DR: Dubai’s staycation demand is surging, driven by value deals, convenience, and enhanced local experiences. Hotels offer steep discounts, often up to 30–40% with special packages for UAE residents. Domestic tourism growth aligns with Dubai’s Vision 2025 tourism strategy, […]

Dubai launches innovative project to modernize mosque lessons and unify preaching content | World News

Using storytelling and live engagement, Dubai’s IACAD ensures mosque lessons stay relevant in modern society, especially for kids and youth/ Image: WAM The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai (IACAD) has introduced a fresh initiative called “Development of Mosque Lessons and Unification of Preaching Content” as part of its IACAD-X projects. This program […]

Dubai Night Work Permit explained: What it is, who needs it, and how to apply in 2025 | World News

A night work permit enables safe and authorized after-hours operations in Dubai/ Representative Image TL;DR If your business runs between 9 PM and 6 AM in Dubai, you may need a night work permit. The permit is required for non-commercial activities like maintenance or inventory, not for retail or customer service. Applying is straightforward, and […]

United Airlines sells 10 Boeing 737-9s to Dubai Aerospace Enterprise in major leaseback deal | World News

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise will take delivery of 10 Boeing 737-9 aircraft from United Airlines between August 2025 and February 2026/ Image: DAE Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd, a leading global aviation services company based in Dubai, today announced the acquisition of 10 new Boeing 737-9 aircraft from United Airlines through a purchase and leaseback agreement. […]

UAE: Travelling between Dubai and Sharjah just got easier, E308 bus route now in service | World News

New E308 bus connecting Dubai’s Stadium Station to Sharjah’s Al Jubail/ Image: File TL;DR A new RTA bus route, E308, now runs daily between Stadium Bus Station in Dubai and Al Jubail Bus Station in Sharjah. Buses operate from 5:00 AM to 11:30 PM, every 30 minutes. A one-way trip costs AED 12, offering a […]

Dubai brokers earn a stunning AED 3.23 billion in just six months, land department reveals | World News

Dubai’s 29,577 registered brokers facilitated 42,181 transactions in H1 2025, nearly doubling commissions to AED 3.23 billion/ representative Image A Record Year in the Making Dubai’s real estate market is not just having a good year, it’s having its best one yet. In the first six months of the year, the market recorded its strongest […]

UAE: Why nearly half of Dubai parents think online learning to continue in future | World News

Dubai schools offer blended learning options across the UAE as parents prefer online mode/Representative Image TL;DR: A Dubai Executive Council survey shows 48% of Dubai parents expect blended or online learning to remain part of schooling. A study by My Online Schooling with Cambridge International reports 83% of UAE parents support hybrid education models. UAE […]

Driving in Dubai: What are white points, how to earn and use them, key rules every driver must know | World News

Dubai’s White Points system grants 2 points per month to drivers with no violations, totaling 24 points annually for rewards/ Representative Image TL;DR Dubai drivers can earn up to 24 White Points per year by not committing any traffic, Salik, or parking violations. White Points can be used to cancel up to 12 black points, […]