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Dubai: Salik to begin variable toll rates from Jan 31; Ramadan rates announced

Salik’s variable road toll pricing in Dubai will begin on January 31 this year, the company announced on Friday. During weekdays, the toll will be Dh6 during morning peak hours (6am to 10am) and evening peak hours (4pm to 8pm)....

Google Pay payment service to be available in the Kingdom by 2025

Google Pay payment service, enabling users in the Kingdom to purchase from stores and websites around the world. A statement Saudi Central Bank SAMA announced signing an agreement with Google to launch Google Pay in the Kingdom via the national...

UAE launches first influencer hub to attract 10,000 influencers

The goals of launching the first headquarters for influencers are to empower them and create sustainable frameworks for a thriving creative economy. The United Arab Emirates launched, on Sunday, First influencer headquarters, a major initiative that aims to attract 10,000...

UAE: Here’s How to get your drone Licence and fly legally

Photography enthusiasts in the UAE were overjoyed when the country lifted a partial ban on the use of drones. The ban, which had been implemented in 2022, is being gradually eased since November 2023. The announcement came with certain restrictions...

UAE passport ranked 10th strongest globally in 2025

The UAE passport has been ranked among the world’s 10 strongest in 2025 with visa-free access and visa-on-arrival to 185 countries, rising one position from last year, according to the latest ranking released by Henley & Partners. The UAE’s ranking...

Dubai International Airport ranks first globally in the first quarter of 2025

Dubai International Airport tops the list of global airports in international capacity for the first quarter of 2025. Dubai International Airport continues to enhance Its position as one of the most prominent air transport centers In the world, achieving remarkable...

Abu Dhabi announces new remote working rules from April 1

New employment regulations issued in Abu Dhabi enable companies to hire remote workers and allow for more flexible working arrangements. The Registration Authority (RA) of the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi – ADGM published the new laws that...

Dubai: RTA announces extended Dubai Metro timings for January 12

Dubai Metro will start operations as early as 5am, instead of 8am, on Sunday, January 12, the Roads and Transport Authority announced on Thursday. The metro timings are being extended to facilitate smooth transportation for Dubai Marathon scheduled to take...

Saudi Tabreed prepares for an initial public offering in 2025

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund acquired a 30% stake in Saudi Tabreed in 2022. The company intends to Saudi Cooling “Cooperating with Citigroup and SNB Capital to explore the possibility of an initial public offering in Riyadh,” according to a...

UAE’s first flying taxi station named DXV

The UAE's first commercial vertiport for flying taxis has been named Dubai International Vertiport (DXV), it was announced on Thursday as authorities confirmed the approval of its design. Named for its location near Dubai International Airport (DXB), DXV is a...

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Dubai: Parkin launches parking subscriptions from Dh300

Dubai: Parkin, Dubai’s public parking operator, has announced that parking subscriptions are now available across all areas it manages....

Saudi Arabia offers free Hajj to 1,000 Palestinian pilgrims

A thousand Palestinians who lost family members in the ongoing conflict with Israel have been invited to perform Hajj this year at the expense...

UAE announces new cybersecurity rules for drones

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cybersecurity Council (CSC) has unveiled the nation’s first comprehensive Drone Cybersecurity Guidelines. These were developed in strategic partnership with Reach Digital—a...

UAE Blue Visa: Which jobs could get you the 10-year residency permit

A new 10-year UAE 'Blue Residency' announced recently could create hundreds of job opportunities for those who care about the environment, experts have said....

UAE: No visa required from Indian, Pakistani, Filipino residents to visit these countries

Citizens of many countries struggle and find it challenging to get visa-free entry to many countries. However, some countries from Africa, Oceania and Asia regions...