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UAE issues statement on chicken stock cubes with banned colours

Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has confirmed that local markets are free of the Maragatty brand chicken broth product, which was found to contain prohibited artificial colours. In statement issued on social media, MOCCAE made...

Abu Dhabi schools to implement mandatory physical education curriculum

Having a structured curriculum for Physical Education (PE) is now mandatory across Abu Dhabi schools run by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), ensuring that all students engage in physical activity with qualified teachers and a...

Dubai’s RTA revises metro, tram, and public parking timings

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai announced the operating hours of all services during Ramadan covering Metro, Tram, paid parking zones, public buses, marine transport, Customer Happiness Centres, and service provider centres (vehicle testing). Dubai Metro Red and...

Dubai announces parking, free Salik timings during Ramadan

Salik, parking and Dubai Metro timings will change during the holy month of Ramadan, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Wednesday. Both the Red and Green lines of Dubai Metro will run from 5am to 12 midnight from...

Akasa Air launches daily direct flights to Abu Dhabi from Bengaluru, Ahmedabad

Indian airliner Akasa Air launched daily direct flights to Abu Dhabi from Bengaluru and Mumbai, complementing its daily service between Mumbai and the UAE capital. The company said the strategic expansion is fuelled by "a favourable response on Akasa’s Mumbai-Abu...

Dubai: RTA opens new bus station near Stadium Metro Station

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a new bus station near the Stadium Metro Station with a number of upgrades. The Stadium Bus Station will serve as a key station linking passengers to Stadium Metro Station and serving...

UAE launches first national payment card system “Jaywan”

“Jion” represents the first national payment card system in the UAE, supporting the digital transformation strategy and enhancing the country’s position in the digital payments sector. Al Etihad Payments, a subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE, announced the...

Dubai: Variable parking fee to start from April, Parkin announces

Parkin PJSC — the largest operator of paid public parking facilities in the emirate — said the new variable pricing tariff is set to be introduced from early April 2025 across Dubai. Public parking is classified into four tariff zones...

Dubai announces parking, free Salik timings during Ramadan

Salik, parking and Dubai Metro timings will change during the holy month of Ramadan, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Wednesday. Both the Red and Green lines of Dubai Metro will run from 5am to 12 midnight from...

Dubai residency visas can now be renewed online within minutes

Residents can now renew their visa easily as the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) launched a new AI-powered digital platform. Through the platform Salama, residents can complete their visa renewal within minutes. They can also download the...

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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...

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...

UAE Launches 180-Day Permit for Expats to Apply for Blue Residency Visa

The UAE has introduced a 180-day multiple-entry permit allowing expats to apply for the Blue Residency visa — a 10-year residency offered to individuals...

Sheikh Hamdan announces new leaders for key Dubai government entities

Dubai: Following the approval of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, in his capacity...