Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Abu Dhabi

How to get permit to work night shift in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

If your company is working from 9 pm to 6 am in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, then you must obtain a night work permit. For example, if you are doing inventory checking in a store, putting up billboards, maintenance,...

Direct flight service from Abu Dhabi to Sialkot starts, check booking details

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital's first low-cost airline, has launched direct flights to Sialkot in Pakistan, further strengthening its presence in the South Asian market. The service will be available every Monday, Thursday and Saturday from Abu Dhabi's...

Abu Dhabi launches an ambitious five-year plan to promote prosperity and sustainability.

During the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit 2025, the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre unveiled the “Capital Projects Roadmap” during the second day of the summit. The Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) unveiled the "Capital Projects Roadmap 2025-2029,"...

Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit puts spotlight on urban innovation

The inaugural edition of the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS 2025) kicked off yesterday under the theme “Future Cities: Reimagining Infrastructure for Better Lives,” with an ambitious agenda to reshape urban development. The first day of the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure...

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...

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...

UAE issues new policy on recognising foreign degrees

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced revisions to its policies regarding the recognition of foreign university degrees. Under the new regulations, the ministry will grant conditional recognition to degrees obtained through distance learning,...

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Gold Prices Stable in Dubai Morning Trade – 24K Around Dh610

Gold Prices: At 9am UAE time, the 24K gold price was trading at Dh610.75 per gram, slightly up from last night’s close. Among the...

Dubai Metro New Fines Alert: Dh100 to Dh2,000 Penalties Announced

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Indian woman missing in Dubai, last location Ajman Police HQ, son seeks help

Disturbing news has emerged from Dubai, where an Indian woman has been missing for the past few days. Her son, Shaivi Bhandkar, has appealed...

Dubai Police Introduce New Online Platform for Lawyers with AI-Enabled Website

The platform, accessible through the authority's website using secure UAE Pass log in, was unveiled on January 20 during a press conference A new platform...