The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, approved the establishment of the Emirates Council for Logistics Integration during a meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Mohammed announced on Twitter that the council aims to...
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Abu Dhabi Scholarships Programme 2025 Now Open for Applications
Abu Dhabi has opened applications for its 2025 Scholarships Programme, giving Emirati students the chance to pursue studies in over 100 fields at prestigious institutions worldwide. The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) announced that registration for the programme is now open and will remain so until April 30, 2025. Launched in 2015,...
DIEZ and Dubai Land Department team up to drive innovation in real estate technology
Dubai is taking a significant step forward in supporting the property technology (Proptech) sector. The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) and the Dubai Land Department (DLD) have joined forces to promote innovation and growth in this field. The partnership aims to support research, development, and the adoption of modern technologies in real estate. It...
Sharjah Traffic Diversion Cuts Commute Time to Just 3 Minutes
Residents in Sharjah’s Al Tawoon, Al Majaz, Al Khan, and Al Mamzar areas are finding their daily commutes much smoother thanks to a newly opened traffic diversion on Al Tawoon Street. The route, aimed at easing long-standing congestion, has drastically reduced travel times, cutting what once took 20 minutes down to just three or four...
Dubai Offers Easy Installment Option for Government Fees
Dubai residents, citizens, and visitors now have the option to pay government fees and fines in easy installments. This new feature comes with the integration of Tabby, a buy-now-pay-later service, into the DubaiPay platform, announced by Digital Dubai and the Department of Finance. The move aligns with Dubai’s Cashless Strategy, aiming to boost digital transformation...
UAE and Lithuania Strengthen Parliamentary Collaboration
In Abu Dhabi, the UAE-EU Parliamentary Friendship Group, led by Sarah Mohammed Falkinaz, met with Modesta Petrauskaitė, Head of the Lithuanian Group for Inter-Parliamentary Relations with the UAE, to discuss ways to strengthen ties. During the meeting, Falkinaz highlighted the strong relationship between the UAE and Lithuania in various fields. She stressed the need to...
Dubai Unveils Prototype of Future Flying Taxi Service Set to Launch in 2026
Dubai is preparing to be the first city in the world to launch an aerial taxi project, with services anticipated to begin in the first quarter of 2026. Visitors can now see a prototype of the flying taxi, developed by Joby Aviation, on display at the Museum of the Future. This initiative marks a significant...
UAE Emerges as a Global Hub for Wellness Tourism
The UAE, especially Dubai, is rapidly becoming a top destination for wellness and medical tourism. Visitors from across the globe are flocking to the country for its cutting-edge treatments, highly skilled professionals, and luxurious facilities. The region’s focus on blending wellness with fitness has set it apart, offering more than just gym routines by introducing...
Dubai Unveils $100 Million Mansions to Attract Global Elite
Developers in Dubai are elevating the luxury housing scene by offering high-end mansions and penthouses priced between $60 million and over $120 million. These ultra-luxury homes, often featuring private cinemas, spas, and custom-made elevators, are aimed at attracting wealthy buyers from Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Some of these homes surpass the limits of luxury....
UAE to Compete in 9th Asian Winter Games in China
The UAE is gearing up for its largest-ever delegation to the 9th Asian Winter Games, set to take place in Harbin, China, from February 7 to 14. The National Olympic Committee announced on Sunday that seven athletes—six men and one woman—will represent the country in three events: alpine skiing, freestyle skiing, and snowboarding. This marks...