[ad_1] From 2026, UAE children must be three to six years old by December 31 for admission/Representative Image The UAE has announced a major update to its school admission policy, changing the age cut-off for Kindergarten and Grade 1 enrolments. Starting from the 2026–2027 academic year, students will need to meet age requirements by 31st […]
[ad_1] Both programmes offer sponsor-free residency to attract global talent, investment, and long-term economic participation/Representative image For decades, long-term residency in the Gulf was deliberately elusive. You were welcome to work, invest, and build, but never quite to stay. For a time, that model worked. But as both the UAE and Saudi Arabia began to […]
[ad_1] Yubi launches smart digital mortgage platform in UAE / AI Generated Image Dubai has welcomed a new way for people to apply for home loans with the official launch of Yubi Mortgage, a technology-powered mortgage platform. It’s the first consumer-focused offering from Yubi in the UAE and marks a major milestone in how mortgages […]
[ad_1] The UAE approved amendments to corporate tax, VAT, and company laws, clarifying tax credits, easing VAT rules, and updating corporate structures/Representative Image The UAE has introduced a set of significant legislative changes covering corporate tax, value added tax (VAT), and the Commercial Companies Law. These amendments aim to make business operations simpler, reduce regulatory […]
[ad_1] The UAE will see rain, gusty southeasterly winds, and cooler temperatures across several regions today/Representative Image Slight rain, cloudy skies, and gusty winds are expected across parts of the UAE today, Wednesday, 17 December, as temperatures dip slightly.The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast overcast skies and intermittent rainfall for today. Some convective […]
[ad_1] RTA uses drones to clean Dubai’s traffic signals/Image: X Cleaning traffic signals just got high-tech. Dubai’s RTA is using drones to make the job faster, safer, and greener, showing how innovation can improve even the smallest details of city life. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a pilot program to clean traffic […]
[ad_1] UAE enters regulated online sports betting market officially / AI Generated Image The United Arab Emirates has taken a major step into the world of regulated online gaming and sports betting with the launch of its first licensed internet gaming and sports wagering website. The platform, called Play971, is officially authorised and regulated by […]
[ad_1] The UAE opened Emirates Medical Centre in Gaza, providing emergency care, primary healthcare, and medical supplies/Image: WAM In a major step to strengthen healthcare in the Gaza Strip, the UAE has inaugurated the Emirates Medical Centre in Khan Younis, aiming to deliver urgent medical care and comprehensive health support to those in need. The […]
[ad_1] Dubai Police issue weather alert urging public caution / AI Generated Image On the evening of Saturday, 13 December 2025, the Dubai Police General Command issued a public safety alert to everyone in the emirate. The message, sent directly to mobile phones and shared across media, warned that unstable and rainy weather was expected, […]
[ad_1] UAE Ministry announces Midocean University degrees not accepted for jobs / Image: @mohesr The UAE’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has issued a prominent warning that all academic qualifications issued by Midocean University will no longer be recognised in the UAE. This means graduates of that university cannot use their degrees […]
