All UAE public, private, and international branch Higher Education Institutions must follow the 2025–2026 academic calendar, except international universities aligned with home-country calendars/ Image: Pexels TL;DR UAE university year runs from 25 August 2025 to 3 July 2026, applying to all HEIs. Winter break is 8 Dec 2025 – 4 Jan 2026; Spring break is […]
The emirate prepares to nominate Wadi Al Helo and Mleiha for global recognition/ Image: WAM TL;DR Sharjah’s Mleiha and Wadi Al Helo sites are next in line for UNESCO recognition. Jebel Faya’s inscription boosted Sharjah’s cultural tourism and scientific status. Ongoing efforts involve local authorities and strict conservation plans to protect heritage. Sharjah recently celebrated […]
Living in the UAE without a job: legal visa options for remote workers, retirees, and freelancers in 2025/ Representative Image TL;DR You can live in the UAE without working or a local sponsor. The UAE offers several visa options for retirees, remote workers, freelancers, and investors. Each visa has different income, age, or investment requirements, […]
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 […]
Top athletes can now call UAE home with 10-year Golden Visa/Representative Image TL;DR: UAE offers 10-year Golden Visa under the Special Talent category for athletes and sports professionals. Requires outstanding athletic achievements or leadership in sports federations, plus nomination by the Sports Council. Applicants must provide sports resume, supporting certificates, and endorsement from Abu Dhabi […]
Low-income Emirati families without housing support receive tailored monthly allowances, while high-achieving university students with a GPA of 3.3+ get up to Dh3,200 monthly/ Representative image TL;DR The UAE has launched new housing and academic allowances for low-income Emirati families. Housing aid is tailored to family size and living conditions, for those without other government […]
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 […]
boAt launches full audio and wearable range in the UAE in July 2025, marking its first major Middle East expansion/Image: boAt TL;DR: boAt entered the UAE market in July 2025 as India’s top audio wearables brand and the world’s No. 3 per IDC rankings. The brand is offering its full range, including earbuds, headphones, speakers, […]
Thrift shopping is gaining ground in the UAE as consumers look for affordable, stylish, and unique pieces that reflect conscious choices/ Image: instagram Luxury Towers, Thrift Treasures: The UAE’s Surprising Style Shift The UAE is known worldwide for its glossy skyscrapers, sprawling malls, and luxury shopping experiences. From the iconic Dubai Mall to the high-end […]
Etihad’s new Airbus A321LR brings private First Class suites and widebody comfort to single-aisle planes, set to launch on 27 new routes from Abu Dhabi/ Image: Etihad Airways TL;DR Etihad received its first Airbus A321LR, the first of 30 planned. The A321LR features private First Class suites on a single-aisle plane. It offers widebody comfort […]
