Applicants now weigh Bahrain, UAE, and Saudi residency schemes for affordability, flexibility, and family benefits/Representative Image TL;DR: Bahrain’s 10-year Golden Residency is one of the most cost-effective long-term Gulf residency available in 2025. The UAE’s Golden Visa requires AED 2 million (USD 545,000) investment or comes via talent with nomination, with complex renewal criteria. Saudi […]
Abu Dhabi Summer Sports is a large-scale, climate-controlled event promoting fitness for all ages through over 12 sports and family activities/ Image Abu Dhabi Media Office TL;DR: UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour joined a volleyball match, reflecting hands-on leadership in promoting community sports. Abu Dhabi Summer Sports (ADSS) is a seasonal indoor event designed to […]
UAE residents must now complete an online application and receive approval before visiting the visa centre to apply for China/ Representative Image TL;DR Visa applications start with an online form and document upload. Preliminary approval issues a mandatory Visa Application Certificate (VAC). No appointment needed; visit the visa centre only after online approval. Passport collection […]
Abu Dhabi City Municipality’s 2025 awards were earned from a competitive pool of over 4,000 applications and 5,500 assessment hours/ Image: WAM TL;DR Abu Dhabi City Municipality won 11 awards at the 2025 Harvard Business Council International Awards. Recognitions spanned innovation, executive leadership, digital transformation, and women’s leadership. The awards ceremony was held at the […]
The new system, developed by the Dubai Future Foundation, features five main icons and nine functional markers to show exactly how and where AI was used in creating research, writing, or design content. Dubai launched a global system to label human vs. AI roles in content creation. The HMC Icons show how much humans or […]
Under Abu Dhabi’s new law, developers can cancel off-plan contracts without going to court, but only if the buyer materially defaults/ Image illustrated using AI for creative purposes TL;DR Developers can now terminate off-plan SPAs without court approval. Buyers must be in material default for cancellation to begin. A 60-day notice and DMT-mediated settlement process […]
Tickets for Limp Bizkit’s Abu Dhabi show range from AED 435 to 765 and are available via Etihad Arena and Ticketmaster UAE./ Image: Limpbizkit archive Limp Bizkit performs in Abu Dhabi at Etihad Arena on August 12, 2025. Tickets cost AED 435–765, available on Etihad Arena website and Ticketmaster UAE. Jennifer Lopez, among others, will […]
Using the Darb app simplifies parking and toll payments across Abu Dhabi’s new paid zones/ Representative Image TL;DR Abu Dhabi added new paid parking zones in several public areas. You now need the Darb app to pay for parking and avoid fines. The app also handles tolls, it’s essential if you drive in the city. […]
The driverless baggage tractor operates at Level 3, autonomously towing containers with human oversight ready to intervene if needed/ Image: Dubai Media Office dnata has launched autonomous electric baggage tractors at Dubai World Central (DWC). The self-driving fleet reduces manual labor and improves ramp safety and efficiency. It operates at Level 3 automation, with a […]
UAE residents enjoy expanding visa-free travel options across popular global destinations in 2025 / Representative Image TL;DR UAE residents, regardless of nationality can enter several countries visa-free. You just need a valid passport and UAE residency visa. Countries include Armenia, Georgia, Seychelles, and more. If you’re living in the UAE and hold a residency visa, […]
