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Slower internet in UAE, wider region amid Red Sea cable cuts

Failures affecting the SEA-ME-WE 4 (SMW4) and IMEWE cable systems have impacted internet services in the region

UAE lunar eclipse set to stun skywatchers: How to watch this celestial event

The moon will rise above the eastern skies before the eclipse begins, while those in central areas will see it already underway

Dubai Schools Nad Al Sheba expansion: 777 seats, Olympic-grade facilities

The expansion initiative is part of a broader strategy to reinforce the city’s status as a global hub for high-quality education

GCC boom: Top 10 game-changing projects you need to see

GCC boom: Top 10 game-changing projects you need to see

These projects are not mere infrastructural enhancements; they are the beating heart of a broader strategy to diversify economies

UAE real estate is the world’s new hotspot: Here's why

UAE real estate is the world’s new hotspot: Here’s why

Growth has been recorded across residential, commercial, and industrial property segments, positioning the market for a sustained momentum

UAE weather update: Rain, thunder, hail expected midweek

UAE weather update: Rain, thunder, hail expected midweek

Weather disturbances are forecast to affect eastern and southern parts of the country, extending into some internal areas

UAE just made flying easier: GCAA launches unified air operator gateway

UAE just made flying easier: GCAA launches unified air operator gateway

The platform consolidates key information and connects users to essential entities within the aviation ecosystem

UAE fuel prices: What will motorists pay in September?

UAE fuel prices: What will motorists pay in September?

Brent crude futures for October delivery, which expired on Friday, settled at $68.12 a barrel, down 50 cents, or 0.73 per cent

Sugary drink lovers be informed: UAE tax to change what you sip, pay

UAE’s new tax on sugary drinks: What it means for you, businesses

The more sugar a beverage contains, the higher the tax per litre, marking a definitive shift from the current flat-rate model

How e& is powering Emirati women to lead the UAE’s digital future

The company has also implemented flexible working arrangements tailored to new parents, including enhanced remote work policies

UAE salaries 2025: Big gains for technology, finance sectors

UAE salaries 2025: Big gains for technology, finance sectors

Facing pressure to retain talent without overextending compensation budgets, UAE companies are expanding their focus beyond traditional pay

UAE announces public holiday for govt employees on Prophet's birthday

UAE announces public holiday for govt employees on Prophet’s birthday

The decision follows the non-sighting of the crescent moon for Rabi al-Awwal on Saturday, August 23

UAE gets OECD transitional qualified status for DMTT_Photo-courtesy-MoF

Tax update: UAE gets OECD transitional qualified status for DMTT

Under the qualified status, the DMTT provides certainty to MNE groups that no foreign tax will be applied to UAE profits, while other jurisdictions will recognise the top-up tax obligations due in the UAE

From half marathon to Wynn Resort: Why RAK is the UAE’s next big tourism powerhouse

From half marathons to Wynn Resort: Why RAK is the UAE’s next big tourism powerhouse

Ras Al Khaimah is leveraging large-scale sporting and entertainment events to boost its global profile and enhance the visitor experience

UAE-Angola ink CEPA image courtesy WAM

UAE, Angola sign CEPA to boost trade and investment

UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi has said the agreement will raise non-oil bilateral trade to more than $10bn annually by 2033

Fintech Holo raises $22m in Series A round, aims to scale growth in UAE, Saudi

Fintech Holo raises $22m in Series A round, aims to scale growth in UAE, Saudi

By streamlining access to lenders and giving users full control of their home financing journey, Holo is reshaping how people buy homes across the region

UAE education ministry clears the air: No change in school hours

UAE education ministry clears the air: No change in school hours

The clarification comes as the country prepares for a significant academic transformation in the upcoming school year

Parents in UAE take note: No more second semester exams in public schools

Parents in UAE take note: No more second semester exams in public schools

Since January, the ministry has been proactively preparing public schools to implement sweeping updates for the upcoming academic year

Inside UAE’s wellness, sports communities: What would it be like to live there?

Inside UAE’s wellness, sports communities: What is it like to live there?

The UAE is elevating the concept of “living well” with developments like The Heights Country Club & Wellness by EMAAR

UAE hotels reach 70% occupancy: What’s behind the surge?

UAE hotels reach 70% occupancy: What’s behind the surge?

The increase is seen as a direct result of government efforts to build smart tourism infrastructure and enhance visitor experiences

Al Reem Island leads the pack: 38% price surge puts it at no 1 in Abu Dhabi

Residents of Al Reem Island benefit from a unique urban lifestyle that blends waterfront living, Grade-A office spaces and top-tier healthcare

Cloud seeding in focus as UAE readies for cooler weather

The programme generates 168–838 million cubic metres of additional rainfall annually, with 84–419 million cubic metres of usable water

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UAE aviation sector soars in H1 2025 with 75.4 million passengers

Air traffic in the UAE recorded 531,000 movements in H1 2025, a 6.2 per cent rise compared with nearly 500,000 movements during the same period last year

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

Age meets innovation: How Sharjah is using AI to care for elderly

Here’s how Sharjah is using AI to care for the elderly

This initiative is in line with the humanitarian vision of Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah

How AI is powering UAE travel in 2025: More bookings, less fraud

How AI is powering UAE travel in 2025: More bookings, less fraud

68 per cent of UAE travellers now use AI when booking holidays, domestic and international, marking a 57 per cent increase versus last year

UAE is letting AI do the hiring: What skills do you need to land a job?

UAE is using AI to hire: What skills do you need to land a job?

Large employers in the UAE also rely on AI-integrated tools like Oracle HCM, which connects seamlessly with both Bayt and LinkedIn

Dubai drivers alert: Here’s how to deduct 4 black points easily

Dubai drivers alert: Here’s how to deduct 4 black points easily

The campaign aims to promote safe driving habits and reduce road accidents on one of the busiest days on UAE roads

UAE authority intensifies efforts: Dhs357m collected in taxes, fines

UAE authority intensifies efforts: Dhs357m collected in taxes, fines

In a statement issued on August 11, the FTA revealed that its inspection teams carried out 85,500 field visits during the first half of the year

20 million words and counting: UAE’s grand plan to power Arabic with AI

20 million words and counting: UAE’s grand plan to power Arabic with AI

From education to publishing, major national institutions are deploying AI to elevate Arabic’s cultural, academic, and global status