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Dubai RTA Issues New Rules for Residential Parking Shades / Image: file As the Dubai summer approaches, every resident knows the struggle of entering a car that has been sitting in 45-degree heat. While installing a parking shade seems like a simple DIY project or a quick call to a contractor, the Roads and Transport […]
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Your phone is now your signature as UAE banks go paperless For decades, a handwritten signature was the gold standard of trust in banking, but in the UAE, the ink is finally running dry. Banks across the country have begun a coordinated phase-out of traditional signatures for retail and corporate transactions. This shift means that […]
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UAE Bosses: Are You Suffering an Incompetent Manager? The Law Might Surprise You. Feeling stuck under a manager you believe is unskilled, disrespectful or outright incompetent in the UAE? This common workplace frustration in the United Arab Emirates is not treated as a mere incompetence since as per the law you can directly take it […]
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Three French tourists died after a tour boat capsized near Muscat, Oman/Image: X A boat carrying French tourists capsized in waters near Muscat, Oman , today , resulting in three deaths and prompting rescue operations and an official investigation by Omani authorities.The incident took place in the Wilayat of Muttrah in the Muscat Governorate during […]
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Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) publishes the official bank holiday / Image: file In a significant move to boost market transparency, the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has officially released a comprehensive holiday schedule for all financial institutions in the Kingdom, stretching from 2026 through 2029. This long-term roadmap isn’t just a calendar; it’s a strategic effort […]
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Can Nipah reach the UAE? India outbreak explained in simple terms / AI Generated Image A shadow of concern has fallen over international travel routes as India battles a fresh outbreak of the Nipah virus (NiV) in the southern state of Kerala. Health authorities have confirmed multiple cases and, tragically, a small number of fatalities […]
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Gulfood 2026: The year Dubai outgrew a single venue / Image: File For the first time in its 31-year history, Gulfood 2026 has outgrown its traditional home. Opening today, January 26, the world’s largest annual food and beverage sourcing event is operating simultaneously across two iconic locations: the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and the […]
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Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin February 19, bringing 12 to 13 hour fasts worldwide/Representative Image Muslims across the world are preparing for the start of Ramadan 2026, with growing attention on daily fasting hours after several years of longer, more demanding summer fasts. Astronomical estimates suggest the upcoming holy month will offer comparatively moderate […]
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UAE influencers must secure advertiser permits by January 31 or risk fines reaching AED 10,000/Representative Image For content creators and advertisers operating in the UAE, the clock is now ticking. January 31, 2026, is the final day to obtain the mandatory Advertiser Permit, after which anyone posting promotional content without approval risks fines of up […]
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New MoU between Dubai Culture and Spotify aims to elevate emirati artists / Image: File In a move that signals a new chapter for the Middle East’s music scene, the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority has signed a first-of-its-kind Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Spotify. The agreement was inked in the presence of Her Highness […]
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