UAE public schools open applications for expat children
Non-Emirati students can now apply for admission to UAE public schools for the upcoming academic year. The Emirates School Education Foundation announced that Gulf nationals, children of diplomats, UAE passport
Dubai launches programme to support mental health of people
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and UAE Minister of Defence, has launched a community mental health support programme to help
Abu Dhabi residents can get discounts and bonuses for plastic recycling
Residents and visitors to Abu Dhabi can get nice discounts and bonuses by recycling plastic bottles through reverse vending machines (RVMs) installed across the emirate. To promote sustainable waste management among
UAE ranked in top 10 best countries for expats
The United Arab Emirates has been ranked the 10th best country in the world for expats to live and work in 2024, according to a new study by global network
Dubai reveals unusual facts about the Gold Souk Market
In the midst of the summer shopping festival, Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism has shared some unusual facts about the Gold Souk, where you can go for authentic shopping
100 Dubai restaurants offer discounts to visitors
Dubai is hosting the Sizzling Summer Eats gastronomic festival, with 100 popular Dubai restaurants offering visitors discounts of up to 30 per cent. Taking place as part of Dubai Summer Surprises,
New UAE cabinet members take the oath
The new members of the UAE Cabinet took the oath of office on Thursday, 18 July, in front of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the
Impact of heat on mental health
In the United Arab Emirates, extreme heat is affecting the mental health of office workers, even though they are constantly in cooled rooms, experts have found. As the heat and humidity
UAE President declares July 18 as Union Pledge Day
His Highness Sheikh Mohammand bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, has declared 18 July as Union Pledge Day, the country's new National Holiday. The date marks the
Palm squirrels attack houses in Dubai
Residents of several neighbourhoods in Dubai are complaining about an invasion of palm squirrels that have moved from public parks to residential areas. They say the rodents are damaging cable