The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has provided clarification regarding the renewal of UAE driving licenses for residents who are currently in India. The clarification came in response to a tweet posted by a concerned resident, who simply stated “I want to renew my UAE driving licence from India” on Twitter.
Good news for the employees, who are much happier, in better health and more enthusiastic to meet work goals head-on, and good news for companies that were part of this project because they realised that productivity has spiked — with absolutely no downsides. Close to 2,900 employees across 61 companies were part of this six-month experiment, at the end of which many companies have decided to incorporate the four-day work week as the new normal.
The Balimaya Project, an inspiring documentary that highlights the power of education in transforming communities, is set to make its UAE premiere in Abu Dhabi. The film follows the journey of two young African women, Mariama and Fatmata, as they strive to build a school in their remote village of Banta Mokelleh in Sierra Leone. […]
The United Arab Emirates has introduced a new national railway network, as announced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The network connects four significant ports in the country and seven logistical areas, with an annual transport capacity of 60 million tonnes of goods.
Representatives from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain are set to announce joint industrial projects at the third meeting of the Higher Committee of the Industrial Partnership for Sustainable Economic Development.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced that the third reactor of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant has started commercial operations, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to diversify its energy sources and reduce carbon emissions.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has strongly condemned the recent ballistic missile launch conducted by North Korea, describing it as “illegal” and “reckless and provocative.” The missiles landed in the sea off the coast of Japan, prompting widespread concern and condemnation from the international community.
Dubai’s status as a global trade hub has been reinforced with the issuance of a new law by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The law has renamed the Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) as the Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA) and outlines the responsibilities of both the DMA and the Dubai Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) in regulating maritime activities in the emirate.
As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, students of many schools in the UAE are set to enjoy a lengthy break of up to two weeks. The timing of the break has been carefully planned to coincide with the start of Ramadan and provide students with the opportunity to focus on their spiritual practices without any added stress.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is witnessing a digital payment revolution as cash usage declines by 20% and mobile wallets become increasingly popular among younger generations. According to a paper released by Amazon Payment Services, digital payments across key sectors in the UAE are expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.3% from 2021 to 2023, indicating a significant shift towards digital transactions.
