Eid Al Adha 2025: Dubai’s action plan from safe festivities to free parking

In terms of transportation services, the plan mobilises 104 trains, 16,981 luxury limousines, 13,867 taxis, 1,240 public buses, and 43 marine transport vehicles

Midday Break in UAE: Here’s what companies need to know

Violating companies will be fined Dhs5,000 per worker per breach, up to a maximum of Dhs50,000 if multiple workers are found in violation

Saudi Aramco reports 15% drop in Q3 profit, maintains dividend

Saudi Arabian Oil Company Aramco completes $5bn bond issuance

According to Aramco, the tranches include $1.5bn in senior notes maturing in 2030 with a coupon rate of 4.7 per cent

Bucket list alert: 5 epic things you can only do in Saudi Arabia

This summer, gaming takes center stage as Riyadh hosts the Esports World Cup 2025 from July 7 to August 24 at Boulevard Riyadh City

Umrah 2025: New digital platform launched for visas

Hajj 2025 goes hi-tech: 6 innovations transforming the pilgrimage

Saudi is combining tradition with innovation to ensure a spiritually enriching and smooth experience for all

Date announced: Emirates to reintroduce flights to Damascus

Customers flying to and from Damascus will benefit from the airline’s codeshare agreement with flydubai

Eid Al Adha 2025: Dubai’s RTA announces service hours during holiday

The timings apply to Customer Happiness Centres, public transport, paid parking zones, marine services, and technical testing centres

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Sharjah: 400 new government jobs approved

The Sharjah Ruler also approved the implementation plan for the Sharjah Programme to Qualify and Train Job Seekers

Coastal wellness hub: Aldar unveils Dhs40bn mixed-use Fahid Island project

Coastal wellness hub: Aldar unveils Dhs40bn mixed-use Fahid Island project

Designed as a wellness-oriented sanctuary, the island integrates residential, leisure, education, and hospitality components, with every location no more than five minutes’ walk from the water

Inside airports in UAE: Facial recognition check-ins, 12-minute departures

Zayed International Airport experienced strong growth in flight traffic in 2024, making it essential to adopt digital solutions to meet this surge

Dubai traffic solution: New project to increase road capacity by 5,000 cars per hour

RTA has also completed traffic improvement works on Street 13 in Al Warqa 1 to serve residents and school goers

DFC reveals new brand identity Image courtesy Dubai Fitness Challenge

Dubai Fitness Challenge unveils refreshed brand identity

The 2025 DFC will feature a comprehensive calendar of free and inclusive fitness events, including the new flagship event, Dubai Yoga

Zed ride-hailing platform: How is it redefining mobility in UAE

The heart of Zed’s differentiation lies in its belief that mobility should not be transactional—it should be personal

Eid Al Adha 2025: UAE, GCC countries declare holidays

UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Oman confirm extended public holidays for private sector workers in celebration of Arafah Day and Eid Al Adha 2025

CEO of Muriya Engineer Wael Al-Lawati

Muriya’s CEO shares how the company is enabling integrated living in Oman

Engineer Wael Al-Lawati shares insights into how the developer is shaping Oman’s tourism landscape through destinations like Hawana Salalah and Jebel Sifah.

UAE breakthrough: World’s first jet-powered firefighting aircraft unveiled

It features cutting-edge computer vision and LiDAR-based 3D scanning for precise mapping, target detection, and obstacle avoidance

Hajj 2025: Saudi issues deportation, 10-year ban warnings for violations

Hajj 2025 preparation: The 15 major steps Saudi has taken

These efforts reflect the wise leadership’s directives and align with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to facilitate Hajj rituals

Date announced: UAE confirms first day of Eid Al Adha

The UAE Council for Fatwa convened to determine the sighting of the Dhu Al Hijjah moon

BEYOND Developments named official real estate partner for Ascot and Royal Ascot

At Royal Ascot 2025, BEYOND will offer racegoers a glimpse into the evolving landscape of modern living in the UAE

Saudi Health Minister reports no epidemic threats during Hajj; see services in place

Saudi Health Minister reports no epidemic threats during Hajj; see services in place

Saudi Arabia began Hajj readiness months in advance, conducting global health risk assessments for diseases such as yellow fever, polio, and meningitis

Hiring a domestic worker in Saudi? Here’s what you must know

Discriminating against workers based on race, color, sex, religion, nationality, social or national origin, or disability is strictly prohibited

Dubai firm offers 120 days of maternity leave with other employment benefits

This progressive policy far exceeds the UAE Labour Law requirement of 60 days and sets a new benchmark in the private real estate sector

Flying soon? Air Arabia just introduced a smarter way to pay

This collaboration makes Air Arabia the first airline in the region to offer stablecoin-based payments

Hi-tech shopping: AI robots are here to help you shop in Dubai

The focus is on using real-time feedback and live interactions to inform practical applications of robotics in retail

Eid Al Adha 2025: Saudi court calls for crescent moon sighting

The astronomical centre in the UAE has also announced that the crescent moon marking the start of Dhul Hijjah will be observed on May 27

Aramco

Saudi Aramco considers asset sales to free up funds, sources say

The firm will slash dividend payouts by nearly a third this year as lower oil prices hit its income

Oman

Oman’s real estate: How many homes, hotel rooms are to come up by 2030?

Oman’s residential real estate inventory grew by 3.6 per cent in 2024, with 38,400 new homes delivered

Nearly 962,000 pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj

Nearly 962,000 pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj

The Ministry of Interior announced that Hajj Security Forces had apprehended five residents and nine citizens at the entrances to Makkah for violating Hajj regulations

Dubai’s new project eases traffic: Reduces 3.8 minutes travel time

The project stretches from the intersection with Al Khail Road to the intersection with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road

Eid Al Adha 2025: Expected date for most Islamic countries

Moon sighting will be possible with telescopes from parts of Central and Western Asia, as well as most of Africa and Europe