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Etihad Rail Begins Final Testing for Dubai-Abu Dhabi Passenger Service

Etihad Rail has started technical trials on its passenger route between Mohamed bin Zayed City in Abu Dhabi and Al Yalayis in Dubai, moving the network closer to commercial operations with planned sub-hour travel times.
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Radhika Das Makes UAE Concert Debut at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena

Devotional musician and podcaster Radhika Das performed his first UAE concert in Dubai, combining traditional and contemporary music in an interactive live show.

Dubai Police Recover AED 190,000 Minutes After Reported Robbery

Officers using e-scooter patrol units arrested three suspects within four minutes of receiving a theft report in central Dubai and recovered the stolen cash.

Dubai Plans Heritage District Revitalisation in Al Shindagha and Deira

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority is preparing restoration projects, craft workshops and immersive visitor experiences aimed at strengthening cultural tourism in historic neighbo...

Dubai Accelerates Green-Space and Coastal Protection Projects

Municipal authorities are expanding landscaping, pedestrian infrastructure and coastal preservation work across Dubai ahead of the winter season.

Dubai World Trade Centre Reports Strong International Attendance Across Autumn Events

Trade fairs and industry congresses at Dubai World Trade Centre have attracted thousands of overseas delegates, supporting hotel occupancy, retail activity and the wider events ...

Dubai Museum of the Future Closes for Major Exhibition Redesign

The Museum of the Future has temporarily closed for an extensive gallery overhaul incorporating more than 1,000 public submissions ahead of a planned reopening in early 2027.

UAE Health Authorities Begin Nationwide Seasonal Vaccination Campaigns

Public health clinics and medical centres are rolling out coordinated immunisation programs intended to protect vulnerable residents against respiratory viruses during the winte...

UAE Launches National Good Agricultural Practices Project

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority has introduced a framework aimed at improving farm standards, raising domestic agricultural productivity and expanding market...

UAE Sets Minimum Excise Price for E-Cigarette Liquids

The Ministry of Finance has introduced a minimum excise price of Dh1 per millilitre for electronic smoking liquids as part of efforts to standardise taxation and market compliance.

Dubai Adds 26 Private Schools and Early Learning Institutions

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority says 26 new education providers have opened for the academic year, adding thousands of student places as Dubai’s population expands.

UAE Updates Nafis Salary Support and Child Allowance Rules

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Dubai Chamber Reports Strong Growth in Digital Economy and Fintech Membership

Thousands of new businesses have joined the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, with international registrations supported by visa reforms, regulatory initiatives and growth in the local...
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