The UAE has approved a new National Healthy Nutrition Strategy 2031, which includes a ban on partially hydrogenated oils, the main source of artificial trans fats, as part of a wider effort to tackle rising obesity and diabetes rates. The plan also introduces stricter controls on junk food advertising and aims to reshape the country’s […]
A major new transport strategy has been reviewed to ease congestion across the busy Dubai–Sharjah–Ajman corridor, one of the UAE’s most heavily used commuter routes. The plan focuses on expanding public transport through a network of 10 key routes, including Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems with dedicated lanes and direct connections to metro stations and […]
Dubai has introduced new economic measures allowing hotels and businesses to defer a range of government fees for three months, starting April 1, 2026. The move is part of a broader Dh1 billion economic support package aimed at easing short-term financial pressures and improving cash flow across key sectors. In the hospitality industry, hotels can […]
Dubai has officially introduced fully driverless taxis, marking a major milestone in the city’s push toward smart mobility. The service, launched through a partnership between Dubai Taxi Company and Baidu’s Apollo Go platform, allows residents and visitors to book rides via a dedicated app without any human driver behind the wheel. The rollout begins with […]
Today on Afternoons with Alana, on 104.8 Channel 4, she spoke about an incredible new initiative to support business. Dubai has approved a Dh1 billion economic support package aimed at boosting business resilience and maintaining growth, with measures set to roll out from April 1 for a period of three to six months. Announced by […]
The UAE has announced that distance learning will continue across all nurseries, kindergartens, and public and private schools until April 17, as authorities prioritise the safety and wellbeing of students and staff. The Ministry of Education confirmed that the decision applies nationwide, with all teaching and administrative activities remaining online for the time being. The […]
The UAE is set to experience a shift in weather, with partly cloudy skies giving way to increased cloud cover and scattered rainfall in the coming days. According to the National Centre of Meteorology, light to moderate winds will continue across the country, occasionally strengthening and causing blowing dust, while temperatures remain relatively mild across […]
The UAE is experiencing widespread unstable weather, with heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and reduced visibility affecting multiple regions as a low-pressure system moves across the country. Authorities have activated emergency response plans, deploying teams to manage flooding, maintain traffic flow and ensure public safety, while live updates continue to track conditions across the emirates. […]
Authorities in Dubai have released safety guidelines as unstable weather continues to affect parts of the UAE, with rainfall, strong winds of up to 50 km/h and reduced visibility expected in several areas. The National Centre of Meteorology has issued yellow and orange alerts, warning residents of varying weather conditions across the country. Residents are […]
Unstable weather conditions across the UAE have brought scattered rainfall, cooler temperatures and cloudy skies to several parts of the country, driven by a low-pressure system affecting the region. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), rain has been falling intermittently across coastal, northern and eastern areas, accompanied by fresh winds and reduced visibility […]