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ADNOC approves $6.2 billion investment to expand Umm Shaif gas production
Wednesday, July 22, 2026ADNOC has announced a final investment decision (FID) worth $6.2 billion (AED22.6 billion) to develop the Umm Shaif Gas Cap, marking another major milestone in its integrated gas growth strategy. The project, undertaken with international partners TotalEnergies, Eni, and China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), is expected to significantly strengthen the UAE’s energy security while supporting… Untitled
Dubai-Abha flights cancelled after attack on Saudi Airport
Tuesday, July 14, 2026UAE passengers faced flight cancellations on Tuesday after Houthis targeted Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia with missiles and drones, disrupting services connecting the city with the UAE and other parts of the kingdom. A check of flydubai’s website showed that two flights from Dubai International Airport’s Terminal 2 to Abha, scheduled for 10.25am and… Untitled
UAE certifies world’s first commercial vertiport ahead of Dubai Air Taxi Launch
Wednesday, July 8, 2026The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and Skyports Infrastructure announced on Tuesday that the country’s aviation regulator had certified what they described as the world’s first purpose-built commercial vertiport for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, marking a key milestone for Dubai’s planned air taxi network. The facility, officially registered as VDX under… Untitled
Карта nol в Дубае будет работать как банковская карта
Monday, July 6, 2026Система оплаты проезда в общественном транспорте Дубая продолжает масштабную цифровую трансформацию. Управление дорог и транспорта Дубая (RTA) объявило о завершении 72% модернизации системы nol. Полностью проект планируется завершить к концу первого квартала 2027 года. В основе обновления лежит внедрение системы Account-Based Ticketing (ABT) — модели учета поездок, при которой данные пассажира и баланс хранятся не… Untitled
Can teenagers work during the Summer in the UAE? Here’s what the law says
Friday, July 3, 2026As summer holidays begin, many parents wonder whether their teenage children can take on part-time or temporary jobs. In the UAE, the answer is yes but only under specific legal conditions. Under the UAE’s Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Employment Relations, young people aged 15 to 18 may work, provided… Untitled
Etihad Rail launches UAE’s first passenger train service
Wednesday, July 1, 2026The UAE has officially entered a new era of public transportation with the launch of Etihad Rail’s first passenger service on 30 June 2026. The inaugural route connects Abu Dhabi and Fujairah, offering a fast and comfortable alternative to road travel. The introductory service reduces travel time between the two emirates to just 1 hour… Untitled
UAE announces lower petrol and diesel prices for July 2026
Tuesday, June 30, 2026Motorists across the UAE will benefit from lower fuel costs this month, as the UAE Fuel Price Committee has announced a reduction in petrol and diesel prices for July 2026. The revised rates, which take effect from 1 July 2026, reflect changes in global oil markets and the country’s monthly fuel pricing mechanism. Under the… Untitled
Sheikh Hamdan underscores strengthening Defence sector’s readiness to support national security
Wednesday, June 10, 2026Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, chaired the second Defence Council meeting of 2026. The meeting reviewed updates on key programmes to develop the defence system and enhance efficiency and readiness in line with the Ministry of Defence’s… Untitled
Russian wins $1M Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire prize
Wednesday, April 22, 2026A Russian national has been named the latest winner of the $1 million Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw, announced on Tuesday, April 22. Victor Vasilev, with ticket number 3286, became the 541st Millennium Millionaire winner overall, and only the second Russian to ever win the promotion. Vasilev has been buying tickets online for several… Untitled
ALMAL reports 23% completion of The Unexpected Al Marjan Island Hotel & Residences
Thursday, April 9, 2026Almal Real Estate Development, a Dubai-based, award-winning investment and real estate development company, today announced that construction is already 23% completed, at its record-breaking, sold-out project, The Unexpected Al Marjan Island Hotel & Residences in Ras Al Khaimah. Following launch, the project sold out faster than was anticipated, achieving the highest price point per square… Untitled
