The AI-powered traffic lights adjust in real time, using sensors to control vehicle flow and reduce congestion during peak hours/ Image: File Abu Dhabi is set to revolutionize traffic management with the introduction of a new AI-driven smart traffic light system. Designed to address congestion and enhance road efficiency, this cutting-edge technology will dynamically adjust […]
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 […]
Emirates is deploying retrofitted A380s, Boeing 777s, and Airbus A350s to expand Premium Economy service across Amman, Mumbai, Muscat, and Bahrain/Image: Emirates Emirates is expanding its Premium Economy service to four key cities in the Middle East and West Asia, with a fresh wave of next-generation aircraft deployments. As part of its massive retrofit programme, […]
The UAE President’s Cup Series, founded in 1994, offers over AED 15 million in prize money across 17 countries/ Image: WAM On August 30, 2025, the Kazan International Equestrian Complex in Russia will stage the tenth round of the 32nd UAE President’s Cup Series for Purebred Arabian Horses, drawing global attention to one of the […]
UAE has confirmed a public holiday on Friday, September 5, 2025/Image: File The UAE has confirmed a public holiday on Friday, September 5, 2025, to mark the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday (12 Rabi Al Awwal). With the date coinciding with a Friday, the announcement effectively grants residents across both the public and private sectors a three-day […]
The UAE ranks 13th globally and first regionally in the 2025 UNDP Gender Equality Index, showcasing women’s progress/ Representative Image On August 28, 2025, the United Arab Emirates will mark the tenth edition of Emirati Women’s Day under the theme “Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years,” commemorating the golden jubilee of the General Women’s […]
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 […]
Sharjah Islamic Bank launched Ruwaad 2025 to train Emiratis through leadership courses, job rotations, mentorship, and technical skill-building/Image: WAM Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has officially kicked off the new cycle of its flagship talent development initiative, Ruwaad 2025. The programme is tailored to nurture and prepare high-potential Emiratis for leadership roles in the banking and […]
Second-term exams are canceled in UAE to reduce student stress and promote continuous learning and skill development from grades 1 to 12/ Representative image In a landmark overhaul of student evaluation practices, the UAE Ministry of Education has announced the cancellation of centralised second-semester exams across all academic levels, replacing them with a continuous assessment […]
Temperatures in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are expected to hit 46°C this weekend/Representative Image The United Arab Emirates is bracing for a blistering weekend as temperatures are forecast to soar to extreme levels, reaching up to 46°C in key cities such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) warns residents and […]
