Etihad Rail has confirmed the next phase of its passenger rail expansion, with Dubai and Al Dhaid stations set to open on September 30, 2026. The Dubai station, located near Jumeirah Golf Estates, will connect directly with the Metro, buses and taxis, while passengers will also be able to use their existing Nol cards for […]
Dubai Municipality has opened a new Animal Welfare Shelter in the Warsan area, creating a safe, modern facility for stray and abandoned animals while encouraging more residents to adopt pets. Built to international animal welfare standards, the shelter offers rehabilitation programmes to prepare animals for adoption, alongside veterinary care and a dedicated space where potential […]
Dubai has launched “A Dubai Invite,” a new programme that rewards UAE residents and citizens who encourage friends and family from overseas to visit the emirate. Residents whose guests arrive between July 20 and October 31 can unlock more than Dh3,000 worth of benefits, including hotel stays, dining experiences, attraction tickets and lifestyle offers. To […]
Delivery platforms across the UAE have introduced additional safety measures to protect riders as the country’s annual midday work ban remains in force until September 15. During the restricted hours of 12.30pm to 3pm, riders can be assigned a maximum of three deliveries with a total delivery time of no more than 60 minutes. Companies […]
The UAE has claimed top honours at the 2026 International Finals of the Lavazza Barista Challenge in Turin, Italy, after UAE representative Lablibell Bajarias beat 20 national champions from around the world. She impressed judges with her signature coffee creation, Il Bosco (“The Forest”), which combined sustainable ingredients including zero-waste date coffee saccharum, cascara infusion […]
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A strengthening El Niño climate pattern is expected to have little impact on the UAE during the summer, but meteorologists say residents could notice significant changes by autumn. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), the phenomenon is unlikely to cause a major rise in temperatures, but it could increase humidity, encourage cloud formation […]
Dubai residents can now ride in autonomous taxis for free as part of a new public trial launched by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The driverless vehicles are operating in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah, with passengers able to book complimentary journeys through the Apollo Go app. The initiative is part of Dubai’s wider ambition […]
Eighteen-year-old Emirati mountaineer Fatima Al Awadhi is preparing for her next major expedition as she continues her quest to complete the Seven Summits and the prestigious Explorer’s Grand Slam. Already the youngest Arab to conquer Mount Vinson and Carstensz Pyramid, as well as the youngest Emirati to summit Mount Elbrus, she will now attempt to […]
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded the contract for the Dh2 billion Latifa bint Hamdan Corridor Development Project, a major road upgrade designed to ease congestion and support the emirate’s rapid growth. Stretching 12 kilometres, the project will transform Latifa bint Hamdan Street with four lanes in each direction, seven bridges, eight tunnels […]