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Stay updated… If you’ve been following whatson.ae lately, you’ll have noticed our pieces on new fines introduced in the UAE capital such as this one for car owners, and also this one. Now, Abu Dhabi’s …

Abu Dhabi has been picking up steam for a host of attractions and the newly-announced Disneyland is just another feather in its cap.

In a surprising turn of events, Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket, leaving his loyal fanbase in the UAE in shock, especially those who had planned to watch …

This strategic milestone marks GlobeMed’s renewed commitment and investment in the UAE market, aligning with the country’s dynamic healthcare and insurance landscape. The relaunch highlights …

British multinational bank Standard Chartered has opened applications for the seventh cohort of its Futuremakers Women in Tech UAE Accelerator, which shall offer up to US$150,000 in equity-free …

The India-Pakistan ceasefire has come as a relief to both countries, but this has contributed to the skyrocketing of air fares to the UAE. While flights from some Indian cities see a massive increase …

The UAE cabinet announced that we would have at least 12 public holidays in 2025, depending on official moon sightings. We have at least nine more to look forward to this year, but you may be …

Sharjah-based Technomak has signed a significant turnkey contract covering Perenco’s $1 billion Cap Lopez floating liquefied natural gas project in Gabon. Dixstone has now sub-contracted engineering, …

JAECOO introduces its proprietary Super Hybrid System (SHS) to the UAE, delivering better performance, range, and efficiency than conventional ICE vehicles.

Disney has announced plans for its first Middle Eastern theme park, the Maldives has unveiled a $9 billion plan to become a global finance hub, and top US execs will head to Saudi Arabia next week, …

Dubai Police unveiled a major new initiative to divide the emirate into “urban” and “rural” zones—but what does this really mean for residents? Urban planners say the move will improve police and …

The United Arab Emirates is rolling out an artificial intelligence curriculum from the earliest years in state schools as it seeks to become a regional AI hub and avoid the past “mistake” of not …

Since US President Donald Trump returned to office this year, his administration has announced a series of partnerships and investments involving the UAE – and more could come out of his upcoming trip …

Things to do in Dubai this week: sorted… Looking for some things to do in Dubai this week? There’s plenty, from a sweet chocolatey afternoon tea to a cool art experience, a new ladies’ night and …

The real estate sector in Sharjah is also witnessing a significant leap reflecting the market’s growth and the rising ran …

Driving from Sharjah to Dubai during the morning rush hour can be a test of patience—especially on a Monday. Whether you’re heading to work or a meeting, picking the right route makes all the …

Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE National Olympic Committee, led the UAE delegation participating in the 37th meeting of the Presidents of the Olympic Committees …