The launch of Etihad Rail’s passenger service is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated developments of 2026 for UAE residents. As the country’s national railway network nears completion, it promises to seamlessly connect some of the nation’s busiest and most vital destinations.Expected to transport 36.5 million passengers annually by 2030, Etihad Rail […]
Dubai boosts mosque access with 10 newly opened sites and plans five more for Ramadan 2026 / Image: file As the crescent moon marks the beginning of the Holy Month, Dubai is not just preparing with lights and lanterns; it is expanding its heart. To keep pace with its booming population and the spiritual surge […]
Sheikh Mohammed launches AED1 billion Ramadan 2026 campaign to save five million children/image: X As Ramadan approaches, Dubai’s Ruler has placed the fight against child hunger at the centre of the UAE’s humanitarian efforts. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Friday announced the launch of the “Edge of Life” campaign, an initiative […]
From the 9th Century to Today: The Blue Quran Finds a Home in Mecca Museum In a landmark cultural moment for Islamic arts and history, the Holy Quran Museum in Mecca’s Hira Cultural District has opened a special display featuring a folio from the legendary ‘Blue Quran’ (Al-Muṣḥaf al-Azraq), which is one of the rarest […]
Dubai’s Glydways and Autonomous Transport Revolution / Image: File Traffic congestion in Dubai may soon become a thing of the past. At the World Governments Summit 2026, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) officially unveiled Glydways, a groundbreaking autonomous transit system designed to glide above or alongside existing roads. These small, sleek, self-driving electric vehicles […]
UAE Central Bank pilots world-leading biometric payment system, letting users pay with face or palm / AI Image In a move that could redefine how people pay for everyday transactions, the UAE has begun piloting the Middle East’s first biometric payment system, allowing users to make payments using facial recognition or palm scans instead of […]
From Hag Al Leila to Eid: Dubai’s New ‘Season of Wulfa’ Will Transform How the City Celebrates Ramadan Dubai has unveiled a major new cultural initiative designed to celebrate Emirati heritage, strengthen community bonds and honour traditions as the emirate prepares for the holy period of Hag Al Leila, Ramadan and Eid. His Highness Sheikh […]
Dubai Civil Defence unveiled a new logo, uniforms, and slogan, reflecting heritage, strength, and safety/Image: X Dubai Civil Defence has stepped into a new era with a bold institutional identity that captures its mission, heritage, and vision for the future. With a redesigned logo, updated uniforms, and the slogan “Safeguarding Lives and Property,” the Command […]
China on Friday opened a 22.13-kilometre-long expressway tunnel in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, which it said is the world’s longest of its kind, significantly reducing travel time across the rugged Tianshan mountain range.The Tianshan Shengli tunnel, which runs beneath the central Tianshan mountains in northwest China, has shortened what was previously a difficult mountain […]
Saudi Arabia unveils ESG-aligned Halal Mark Track, enhancing trust, sustainability, and global halal market growth/Image: SPA The Saudi Halal Centre has introduced a new Halal Mark Track to strengthen the Kingdom’s role in the global halal market. By combining halal certification with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards, the initiative aims to build more trust […]
