Dubai becomes a ‘cashless’ city
Dubai has decided to completely abandon cash and coins - thanks to the decision of the local authorities, the emirate will become a cashless city, i.e. will switch to digital payments. According to His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince and Chairman of
UAE President and Ruler of Dubai discuss ways to develop the country
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met at Al Marmoom Residence to discuss the country's future development
New service for bus passengers launched in Dubai
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has partnered with Swiftly to provide bus passengers with access to real-time transport location information. Using the RTA's S'hail and Journey Planner smart apps, data on traffic jams, delays and service disruptions is now also available. With the enhancements,
Another Dorchester Collection hotel to open in Dubai
One of the largest Dubai-based property developers OMNIYAT has announced the start of construction of a new Dorchester Collection hotel on The Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. The project will be called The Alba and the construction cost is estimated at US$ 1.9bn. The project will include
Sheikh Hamdan announces ambitious strategy to transform Dubai
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and UAE Minister of Defence, on Tuesday announced an ambitious master plan to transform the emirate. Innovation will affect the education, real estate and transport sectors. The measures are part of
Ajman taxi fleet is now eco-friendly
Ajman's taxi fleet is now 100 per cent eco-friendly vehicles. There are now 2,274 vehicles in the emirate, which have already completed more than 8.5 million journeys. These vehicles include gas, electric and hybrid models. All of them help to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
Hatta Resorts resumes welcoming tourists
Hatta Resorts and the Hatta Wadi Hub tourism centre opened its seventh season on 1 October 2024. The town surrounded by the Hajar Mountains has new accommodation options this season. While last season guests mostly stayed at the popular glamping sites Damani Lodges and Caravan Park,