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UAE Bans Use of Emirati Dialect by Expats: New Media Rules Explained

Under its new media policy introduced for safeguarding and cherishing the UAE's cultural heritage, the government has restricted the use of the Emirati dialect...

Goodbye Emirates ID Cards! UAE Launches New Digital ID System with Face Recognition

A bold step has been taken to rocket the United Arab Emirates (UAE) toward total digital transformation, with plans to move beyond the use...

Saudi Arabia Imposes Temporary Visa Ban on 14 Countries Ahead of 2025 Hajj Pilgrimage

As an important prelude to the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, Saudi Arabia has recently declared the temporary halting of visa issuance for people from fourteen...

UAE Rises in Global Happiness Index, Surpasses UK & US

The UAE has escalated to the 21st position in the Global Happiness Index 2025, hence exceeding the ranking for the UK, the US, Germany,...

UAE Reduces Document Attestation Wait Times with Online System Integration

Aligned with improving government services and the streamlining of bureaucracy, the two ministries in the UAE are introducing electronic integration to aim at cutting...

UAE Ramadan Jobs: Top Roles That Are in High Demand in the UAE

In the UAE, the recruitment scenario keeps buzzing and alive, quite contrary to the popular belief that hiring slows down during Ramadan. Most sectors...

Gulf Countries Explore Restrictions on Social Media Access to Teenagers

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are in talks with technology companies to restrict social media access to teenagers. The idea is to keep young...

UAE Lowers Minimum Age for Driving License to 17

The United Arab Emirates, as an important move in driving accessibility, announced a lowering of the minimum age for driving license. Beginning March 29,...

Everything You Need to Know About Eid Al Fitr Dubai 2025

Eid Al Fitr the "Festival of Breaking the Fast" is one of the greatest religious holidays observed by Muslims across the globe. It represents...

UAE Launches ‘United in Giving’ Initiative to Distribute 7 Million Meals During Ramadan

To help those in need during the month of Ramadan, the UAE Food Bank has launched the 'United in Giving' initiative, which aims to...