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Dubai Dhabi has opened a new visa screening centre in Abu Dhabi to provide services to the communities in Al Shamkha, Al Shawamekh, Al Falah, Madinat Al Riyad, and Shakhbout City. The development comes as part of Abu Dhabi's commitment towards community health and safety in line with standards set...

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has introduced the latest version of the Labor Accommodation System to improve the living conditions of workers in the UAE. According to the official news agency WAM, the initiative establishes a national platform where companies can register their accommodation facilities for...

The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi has announced significant changes aimed at promoting the use of public transport buses in the city and its suburbs. The key initiative involves the unification of the bus transportation service to cover a wider geographical...

The Ministry of Finance announced a new fine of Dh10,000 for those who register late for corporate tax. This fine aims to make people follow tax rules and register on time. It's the same amount as fines for late registration in other taxes. Cabinet Decision No. 10 of 2024 changes...

Residents in specific areas of the UAE should prepare for rainy weather over the next two days, according to Mariam Alshahhi, a meteorologist at the UAE's National Center of Meteorology (NCM). These areas include Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra, Al Wathba, Al Ain, and the eastern and northern emirates of Fujairah,...

Dubai Municipality is launching a Dh112 million project to repair and rebuild the iconic Dubai Creek walls, critical for preventing flooding and ensuring smooth commercial traffic flow. The initiative, divided into two phases, will first restore a 2.1km stretch on the Deira side and then cover a 2.3km length on...

The UAE Cyber Security Council has issued a high-risk alert for users of the desktop version of Google Chrome due to numerous vulnerabilities that may disclose personal information and permit attackers to run arbitrary code. The team recommends upgrading to the latest version that has 12 security fixes out of...

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has awarded a significant contract worth AED700 million for the Al Khail Road Improvement Project, in response to directives from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and under the supervision of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al...

The Dubai Police has initiated a 'Sport for Support' Ramadan charity drive with the goal of raising Dh3 million. This fundraising effort aims to support various projects, including charitable endowments, family support initiatives, medical assistance, mosque construction, Quran purchases, water well construction, and provision of water tanks. Dubai Police Launches...

Mwasalat, a public transport operator in Muscat, has confirmed to start a new bus service that will connect Sharjah and Muscat, making it easy to travel between the UAE and Oman. New Sharjah-Muscat Bus Service to Commence from February 27 A deal between Mwasalat, the national transport company of Oman,...

The residents and tourists in Sharjah have the chance to learn about the culture and heritage of Emiratis with free entry to Sharjah Museums until March 3, 2024. The initiative undertaken by Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) provides access to some of the major museums of the emirate such as Sharjah...

The Ministry of Culture in Saudi Arabia has launched the world's inaugural national "metaverse" platform, empowered by cutting-edge Generative Media Intelligence (GMI) artificial intelligence. This innovative digital realm integrates cultural richness with technological advancement, offering users a diverse array of activities mirroring real-life experiences, such as the Founding Day festivities....