New traffic regulations for motorbike couriers
Abu Dhabi has enacted new traffic rules for motorbike couriers delivering orders. They are now prohibited from driving in the left-hand lane of a number of motorways. In particular, they
Unemployment insurance scheme amended in the UAE
The United Arab Emirates has extended the grace period during which workers can sign up to the unemployment insurance scheme. Previously scheduled to start levying fines on non-subscribers as early as
Prize draw for shoppers launched in Dubai
Dubai Shopping Malls Group has launched a Dhs200,000 (US$55,000) customer prize draw for the Eid Al Adha holiday. To take part in the prize draw, customers need to make purchases worth
Dubai AI & Web 3.0 Campus to open in emirate
DIFC, the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has announced the construction of 'Dubai AI & Web 3.0 Campus', the largest cluster
UAE to attract 4,500 millionaires
An additional 4,500 millionaires could move to the United Arab Emirates in 2023, according to a study by Henley & Partners, as the country has gained status as a haven
Dubai Summer Surprises are back
The Emirate of Dubai is bringing back 67 days of summer fun thanks to the citywide 'Dubai Summer Surprises' programme. From 29 June to 3 September 2023, residents and visitors
Dubai and Abu Dhabi to witness festive fireworks
Residents and visitors of Dubai and Abu Dhabi can look forward to celebratory fireworks displays on the religious festival of Eid al Adha. Festive decorations will also grace the streets
Dubai completes reconstruction of city beaches
Dubai Municipality has completed reconstruction of the city's public beaches Al Mamzar Corniche, Jumeirah 1, Jumeirah 3 and Umm Suqeim 1 at a cost of AED 93 million (US$ 25.3
Sharjah to Dubai 10 minutes faster
The journey from Sharjah to Dubai has become 10 minutes faster by road users due to the opening of two new traffic lanes on Ittihad Road and Al Taawun area. The
Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project releases 21 turtles
Jumeirah Group's Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project has released 15 hawksbill and six green turtles, considered an endangered species, from Jumeirah Al Naseem Beach. Timed to coincide with World Sea Turtle