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UAE: ‘Donate Your Own Device’ campaign helps educate underprivileged children

What started as a donation drive to collect 10,000 used devices turned into a big movement that encouraged thousands of residents to give new life to their old gadgets and help underprivileged students around the world. Now, the UAE's 'Donate...

Dubai residents can now pay RTA fines, fees in instalments

Starting next week, Dubai residents using Roads and Transport Authority’s (RTA) services can make payments in instalments. The authority has a tie-up with shopping and financial services app Tabby to arrange the instalment facility for customers using RTA services across...

Dubai teen launches free platform connecting students, tutors worldwide

It’s easy to learn when the teacher speaks your language. Perhaps that’s why StudyMate, a Dubai-based online peer-to-peer platform that connects students and tutors, is so popular. That, and it’s free. Avyan Arya, a 14-year-old student from Dubai College, was...

UAE offers visa-on-arrival, longer stay periods to more Indians

Indians holding tourist visas to the United States, United Kingdom and European Union countries will now be exempt from visas, the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICA) has announced on Thursday. This is provided that...

Digital Dubai signs MoU with Microsoft UAE in AI domain

Digital Dubai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft UAE, aimed at fostering collaboration in technological innovations and ensuring their impactful application. The signing ceremony took place at GITEX Global 2024, held at the Dubai Government Pavilion, with...

UAE offers citizenship, Golden Visa to attract the best talent, says top official

Now, attracting talent to the UAE has become much easier than a few years ago, a senior official said at the Gitex Global on Monday. This is because the country has built an ecosystem and a host of new...

Abu Dhabi revises limits of school bag weight for students in private sector

Schools in Abu Dhabi will soon have to ensure that the weight of students' backpack does not exceed 5-10 per cent of their own weight, a revised policy issued by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge says. The...

Dubai Police’s new security cameras to detect unusual activity inside residences

A smart home security system launched in Dubai detects unusual movements inside residences. Announced during Gitex Global, the Dubai Police said they teamed up with e& UAE to launch the system to enhance the safety of homes and properties. According...

UAE visa: Now, GCC residents can extend e-visa for additional 30 days

Residents of GCC countries and their companions can apply for a 30-day e-visa to enter UAE and this can be extended for an additional 30 days, the UAE Digital Government announced on Monday. Earlier, GCC residents were not allowed to...

Dubai: Pay-by-palm system at Metro stations expected to be rolled out by 2026

A new technology that will allow Dubai commuters to use their palms to ride the Metro without a need to the Nol card can be expected to be rolled out by the year 2026, an official at the Roads...

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Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) in Dirham – August 26, 2025

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) Today Per tola is AED 4,729.67 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price...

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia – August 26, 2025

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia (SAR) Today Per tola is SAR 4,875.47 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is SAR 4,180.00. Usually people opt for...

Today Gold Rate in Qatar – August 26, 2025

Today Gold Rate in Qatar Today Per tola is QAR 4,741.34 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is QAR 4,065.00. Usually people opt...

Today Gold Rate in Oman – August 26, 2025

Today Gold Rate in Oman Today Per tola is OMR 498.63 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is OMR 427.50. Usually people opt for purchasing...

Today Gold Rate in Kuwait – August 26, 2025

Today Gold Rate in Kuwait (Kuwaiti Dinar): Today Per tola is KWD 389.80 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is KWD 334.20. Usually...