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RTA wraps up traffic upgrades at 10 school zones, 27 schools to benefit

The RTA said the improvements have increased parking capacity at some schools by 90 per cent and boosted traffic flow in surrounding areas by 25 to 40 per cent

Dubai's education sector: 25 new schools, ECCs, universities to open up

Dubai’s education sector: 25 new schools, ECCs, universities to open up

The expansion reflects Dubai’s continued evolution as a global hub for high-quality education and family-friendly living

Dubai’s airport traffic set to smooth out: Bridge expansion project kicks off

Dubai’s airport traffic set to smooth out: Bridge expansion project kicks off

The project is designed to improve traffic flow, reduce journey times, and accommodate the airport’s rapidly increasing passenger numbers

Dubai’s millionaire migration: Why 7,100 more will call it home in 2025

Dubai’s millionaire migration: Why 7,100 more HNWIs will call it home in 2025

Dubai has quietly transformed from a transient luxury hotspot into a global anchor for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs)

Dubai rolls out fast-track boat licenses for global visitors

Dubai rolls out fast-track boat licenses for global visitors

Through this initiative, qualified international boaters can secure a local marine vessel license by submitting their existing national license

Dubai Metro gets a makeover: 9,000 new signs to boost rider experience

New signs, smoother rides: RTA transforms Dubai Metro navigation

The ambitious initiative saw the installation and replacement of around 9,000 signs, requiring approximately 11,000 work hours

Dubai First-Time Home Buyer program: Developer offers discounted pricing

Dubai First-Time Home Buyer programme: Developer offers discounted pricing

This move represents a strategic alignment with the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033, which aims to increase homeownership rates across the city

Dubai to install 200 ultra-fast EV stations in residential, retail areas

Dubai to install 200 ultra-fast EV stations in residential, retail areas

The project promises greater convenience for drivers and supports Dubai’s broader 2040 Urban Master Plan and green mobility goals

Back to school: RTA guidelines for bus drivers, transport operators

Back to school: RTA guidelines for bus drivers, transport operators

The inspections are being led by RTA’s specialised teams, which are actively monitoring the compliance of transport operators with transport laws

Operation Pink Diamond: Dubai Police foil $25m diamond heist

Operation Pink Diamond: Dubai Police foil $25m diamond heist

The suspects, all of Asian nationality, devised a sophisticated plan to deceive the diamond’s owner, a jeweller, by posing as wealthy buyers interested in purchasing the gems

Bay Villas in Dubai render

Nakheel awards Dhs2.6bn Bay Villas contract to Fibrex Contracting

Bay Villas incorporates traditional design touches, such as wooden finishes and arabesque detailing

Dubai Police just added a beastly Audi RS7 to their luxury fleet

Dubai Police just added a beastly Audi RS7 to their luxury fleet

Its bold design and advanced technological features make it both a powerful patrol vehicle and a head-turner on the roads

Dubai’s JVC gets Dh150m boost from Nisus Finance and BNW Partnership

Dubai’s JVC gets Dh150m boost from Nisus Finance and BNW Partnership

This collaboration is poised to redefine the real estate experience in Dubai, offering enhanced opportunities for both investors and end-users

Car wash, refuel: Dubai's new parking perk comes to your spot

Car wash, refuel: Dubai’s new parking perk comes to your spot

This partnership transforms idle parking time into an opportunity for customers to refuel or refresh their vehicles, without any hassle

Dubai’s traffic woes: New AI platform slashes congestion in minutes

Dubai’s traffic woes: New AI platform slashes congestion in minutes

This shift marks a milestone in digital transformation for RTA and supports Dubai’s ambition to be the smartest city in the world

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Saeed Al Tayer on DEWA’s clean energy and AI transformation

DEWA is powering ahead with investments in solar, hydrogen, hydroelectric, and AI-powered smart grids

DEWA sees H1 profit after tax rise 13.2% to hit Dhs2.9bn

DEWA sees H1 profit after tax rise 13.2% to hit Dhs2.9bn

In Q2 alone, DEWA recorded a profit after tax of Dhs2.4bn, up 25.8 per cent year-on-year, with revenues of Dhs8.6bn, an increase of 9.8 per cent

Dubai property boom: Over 4,000+ new real estate activities recorded in H1

Dubai property boom: Over 4,000+ new real estate activities recorded in H1

According to the Dubai Land Department, the robust growth is largely attributed to the emirate’s advanced regulatory framework

Dubai RTA’s fast-track fix: New lane to slash Ras Al Khor traffic by 30%

The change will benefit motorists heading towards Business Bay, Ghadeer Al Tair, Al Quoz, Al Safa, and surrounding development areas

Revealed: Dubai’s top 6 hotspots for first-time buyers

DAMAC Island, the most affordable among the six, reported an average price of Dhs823 per square foot and a robust rental yield of 7.38 per cent

Dubai RTA nol card top-ups: What’s behind the rise in transactions?

The authority emphasised that digital adoption will continue to be a key focus in enhancing Dubai’s public transport infrastructure

Dubai’s new AI parking system: 36,000 spaces covered for vehicles

Dubai’s new AI parking system: 36,000 spaces covered for vehicles

The system enables a truly zero-interaction customer journey, aligning with Dubai’s push toward an intelligent mobility infrastructure

Smart parking in Dubai: How will it reinvent mobility in the city

Parkin will take full charge of parking operations in select areas, deploying advanced digital technologies, enforcement systems, and real-time data analytics

Dubai's Umm Suqeim Street: New tunnel to ease traffic

Dubai’s Umm Suqeim Street: New tunnel to ease traffic

The upgraded road network is expected to benefit more than one million residents across key communities including Al Barsha South 1, 2 and 3

Record-breaking July: What’s driving Dubai Duty Free’s growth?

Record-breaking July: What’s driving Dubai Duty Free’s growth?

Year-to-date sales now stand at Dhs4.734bn ($1.30bn), marking a 5.86 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024

Meet Dubai's first AI-powered ‘Emirati Family’: What is it meant to do?

Meet Dubai’s first AI-powered ‘Emirati Family’: Here’s what we know

The project’s first character, simply introduced as “The Girl,” debuted in a short video circulated on social media

Relief for Dubai drivers: Ras Al Khor traffic cut by 54% with new exit

Relief for Dubai drivers: Ras Al Khor traffic cut by 54% with new exit

The move is part of the RTA’s Rapid Traffic Solutions Plan aimed at boosting road network efficiency and easing traffic congestion

Dubai launches free 1-hour parking for mosque worshippers

Dubai launches free 1-hour parking for mosque worshippers

Outside prayer times, the parking spaces will follow Dubai’s paid parking structure and remain operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week

Dubai Police to the rescue: Dhs1.1m diamonds returned after bags mix up at airport

Dubai Police to the rescue: Dhs1.1m diamonds returned after bag mix-up at airport

A specialised investigation team quickly uncovered that a Bangladeshi traveller had mistakenly taken the jeweller’s bag during security checks

Dubai's commercial property boom: Why investors shouldn't miss out

Dubai’s commercial property boom: Areas you should be investing in

The upward trajectory signals Dubai’s continuing emergence as a dynamic hub for commercial property investment in the region