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Abu Dhabi schools enforce ban on phones, smartwatches

Abu Dhabi: Most public and private schools have begun strictly enforcing the ban on bringing mobile phones and smartwatches onto school premises. Both public and private schools in Abu Dhabi have issued warnings to students not to bring mobile phones...

MoHRE clarifies refund rules for domestic worker recruitment fees

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has outlined the specific conditions under which domestic worker recruitment offices in the UAE are required to issue full or partial refunds to employers. MoHRE announced on its social media...

Abu Dhabi to roll out face-recognition technology for check-in across all hotels

Abu Dhabi will deploy face-recognition technology across all hotels for the safety of the visitors, residents and employees. The new system will “enhance guest verification processes,” and “simplify procedures and significantly reduce check-in time.” The facial recognition system captures and...

Abu Dhabi lifts minimum speed limit system of 120kmph on E311

Abu Dhabi on Monday announced the removal of the 120km/h minimum speed limit on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Road, a key motorway connecting the capital with Dubai. Abu Dhabi Mobility, the emirate’s transport authority, said the decision aims to enhance...

New UAE Salary rule: WPS now mandatory for new worker categories

Abu Dhabi: In its latest update on its official website, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) confirmed that the Wage Protection System (WPS) for domestic workers is the official electronic system adopted by the Ministry. It enables employers...

UAE’s new end-of-service savings scheme explained for employees

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE) has called on private sector companies to enroll in the Voluntary Savings Scheme, an alternative to the traditional end-of-service gratuity system. The initiative offers significant benefits to participating companies by...

Abu Dhabi to be first city in region to launch ‘Midnight’ air taxi

Abu Dhabi will be the first city in the region to operate US-based Archer Aviation’s ‘Midnight’ flying taxi in the region, it was announced on Thursday. ADA signed a deal with the US-based electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) manufacturer...

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...

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...

Abu Dhabi opens registration for clean energy certificate auction

The aim of the Clean Energy Certificates auction is to enable individuals and organisations to take practical steps to reduce carbon emissions. Emirates Water and Electricity Company announced About opening registration for the certificate auction Clean Energy in Abu Dhabi...

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Abu Dhabi schools enforce ban on phones, smartwatches

Abu Dhabi: Most public and private schools have begun strictly enforcing the ban on bringing mobile phones and smartwatches...

UAE airlines suspend flights to Pakistan after India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’

Flights between Pakistan and the UAE via Emirates remain suspended until Saturday, May 10, “due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding access to Pakistan’s airspace and...

UAE: Delivery riders not allowed on fast lanes as Ajman announces traffic rule

Delivery riders must adhere to the right lanes of the road in Ajman, authorities announced on Thursday. They are not permitted to use the...

Dubai travel: Emirates to launch daily non-stop flights to Hangzhou

Emirates is set to launch a daily non-stop service between Dubai and Hangzhou from July 30. The airline’s latest expansion into Hangzhou makes the...

Dubai: Private parking fees double in some areas; motorists urge action amid soaring rates

Hameed Hashim, a rice trader living in Al Warqa and operating his wholesale business in Al Ras, said he is now spending more on...