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Dubai

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...

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...

Abu Dhabi to Dubai in just 57 minutes instead of the usual two hours – Know why ?

Imagine travelling at 200 km/h, minus the heavy traffic and completing the trip from Abu Dhabi to Dubai in just 57 minutes instead of the usual two hours. This will soon be a reality, as Etihad Rail has announced...

Dubai to launch 6 smart stations with free internet access, phone charging port

Imagine a station where you can charge your phone, access free internet, park your bicycle, fill its tyres with air —all in one place. Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced the concept of smart stations at Gitex, aiming...

Dubai Unveils Futuristic Design for New Blue Line Metro Stations

Dubai is set to revolutionize its public transport system with the introduction of the new Blue Line metro stations. These stations will showcase a sleek, futuristic design that stands apart from the existing fully enclosed stations on the Red...

Dubai Grants Golden Visas to Exceptional Educators in Private Education Institutions

Under the directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister...

Dubai Introduces Learner’s Passport for Newborns

A learner’s passport will now be issued to every newborn in Dubai to track their educational journey and help parents make informed decisions about their children's education, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) announced on Wednesday during the...

Dubai Unveils New Salik Toll Gates Set to be Operational in November

Dubai is set to welcome its tenth Salik toll gate, strategically located in Al Safa South along Sheikh Zayed Road. Although the gate is currently operational, it is not yet active for toll collection. Positioned between Al Meydan Street and...

Dubai increases speed limits on these key roads

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and the Dubai Police General HQ have announced an increase in the maximum speed limits on portions of Al Amardi Street and Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, starting September 30. The decision...

Dubai: New speed limit announced on two major roads

The RTA announced an increase in the maximum speed limit on parts of Al Amardi Street and Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Street on Monday. The change will be effective from September 30. The new speed limits will be as follows in...

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Big News from UAE: New Glass-Domed Mosque Opens in Sharjah

As the sun sets over Al Dhaid, the inside of newly opened Al Nasr Mosque begins to glow. Golden...

Dubai Gold Prices Fall Below Dh600/Gram, Drop Dh11 in 24 Hours

Gold prices dropped below Dh600 per gram in Dubai on Friday morning as the yellow metal slipped below $5,000, reaching close to a one-week...

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

Dubai: If you’ve ever rushed onto the Dubai Metro only to realise you’re in the wrong cabin, you’re not alone. While it’s a common...

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...