Monday, June 30, 2025

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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,...

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...

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Emirates extends cancellation of flights to and from Tehran until July 5

Dubai’s flagship carrier Emirates on Saturday said its flights to and from Tehran, Iran, will remain suspended till July 5, 2025. The decision comes as...

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