Dubai RTA and Terra Tech to install battery-swapping stations for e-bike deliveries across 36 locations/Representative Image Dubai is moving ahead with a major step in its sustainable transport strategy: the introduction of battery-swapping stations for electric bikes. The initiative, led by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in partnership with Terra Tech Ltd, aims to […]
Dubai’s Metro Blue Line construction near Centrepoint Station has begun, causing traffic diversions, while two new marine stations open/Representative Image Dubai is advancing its vision of a smarter, more connected city with two major transport projects now underway: the construction of the Dh20.5-billion Dubai Metro Blue Line and the launch of two new marine stations […]
Dubai International Airport warns of traffic delays at Terminals 1 and 3 from September 5–7 due to nearby road works/Representative Image With many residents planning trips for the upcoming long weekend public holiday, DXB’s advisory highlights potential travel challenges due to road works affecting key access routes. Passengers heading to the airport during this period […]
After a 14 hour Dubai to Mumbai flight delay, SpiceJet gave only a burger and fries, prompting a ₹55,000 compensation order/Representative Image A Mumbai consumer court has ruled in favor of a passenger who received only a burger and fries during a 14-hour flight delay, holding SpiceJet accountable for failing to meet regulatory obligations. The […]
Dubai’s RTA launched a new peak-hour direct metro service from Centrepoint to Al Fardan Exchange to ease Red Line congestion/Representative Image In an effort to ease commuter pressure during rush hours, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a new direct metro service from Centrepoint Station to Al Fardan Exchange Station. Operating during peak […]
Over 40,000 participants logged more than 120 million steps across nine Dubai malls during the month-long Mallathon event/ Image: WAM A month-long fitness initiative that transformed Dubai’s shopping malls into indoor running tracks has concluded with a global achievement: a new Guinness World Record for the most runners in a mall run event. The Dubai […]
Tenants in Dubai must now use the Dubai REST app to register co-living residents, including details like Emirates ID and birthdates/ Representative image Dubai tenants are now required to update their Ejari contracts with the details of all individuals living in their apartments or villas. This new mandate comes as part of a government crackdown […]
Indian passport applications in Dubai must include ICAO-compliant photographs/Image: File Starting September 1, Indian expats in Dubai applying for new passports or renewals must submit photographs that conform to International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards. The directive was officially circulated by India’s Ministry of External Affairs to all embassies and consulates worldwide, including the Indian […]
Sheikha Mahra’s net worth, estimated between $300 million and $1.5 billion, includes earnings from her luxury brand Mahra M1/Image: Instagram Sheikha Mahra of Dubai has stepped into the spotlight not just as a royal or entrepreneur, but as a figure of significant financial standing. With deep roots in the ruling Al Maktoum family and an […]
Dubai’s RTA’s ‘Tadreeb’ platform trains 250,000 drivers yearly using AI, 3,400 instructors, 3,000 vehicles, and real-time tracking/Image: WAM Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is reshaping how new drivers are trained in the emirate through a unified digital platform named ‘Tadreeb’. Designed to raise safety standards and streamline the licensing process, the platform brings together […]
