Can’t wait to get married? You don’t have to, if you’re in Abu Dhabi.The Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court gives you the opportunity to apply for an express service, and complete all marriage ceremony formalities in just 15 minutes.Here’s all you need to know about the rules, requirements and application processes involving civil marriages in […]
Dubai: The traditional summer season in the UAE begins today, April 28, with the start of Kannat Al Thuraya, also known as Ghiyoub Al Thuraya , according to Emirates Astronomy Society.The period runs until June 7 and is considered the first stage of summer in seasonal tradition, marking the transition between spring weather and the more […]
Dubai: In line with the vision of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has approved renaming the Ministerial Development Council as the Ministerial Council for Artificial Intelligence and Development.The Council will be chaired by His Highness […]
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday announced its decision to exit the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC and OPEC+), effective 1 May 2026. This decision reflects the UAE’s long-term strategic and economic vision and evolving energy profile, including accelerated investment in domestic energy production, and reinforces its commitment to a responsible, […]
Dubai: In a strategic step reinforcing Dubai’s commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, the Higher Committee for the Protection of the Rights of People of Determination has approved the adoption of the ‘Dubai Communicates in Sign Language’ pledge under the supervision of the Community Development Authority in Dubai (CDA).Launched to coincide with Arab Deaf Week, the […]
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited Al Barakah Dates Factory, the world’s largest privately owned dates factory, located in Dubai Industrial City.Spanning more than 800,000 square feet and with an annual production capacity of 100,000 tonnes, the facility is […]
Dubai: Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA), the governing body of Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), has broken ground on two flagship developments, PIXEL DHCC and IBN SINA+, marking a key milestone in the first phase of its AED 1.3 billion development programme.The two developments, scheduled for completion by November 2027, form part of DHCA’s broader efforts […]
Dubai: As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the juvenile rehabilitation ecosystem, the Community Development Authority in Dubai (CDA) has launched the “Family Day” initiative at Soun Center for Care and Rehabilitation. The initiative reinforces the role of the family as a key partner in the rehabilitation journey, highlighting that family visits, when structured […]
Dubai: The UAE has rolled out a new government initiative aimed at making essential Emirates ID services faster and more accessible for teenagers.The ‘Basma 15’ initiative, launched by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) earlier this month, brings fingerprint registration services directly to schools for students aged 15 and above, […]
Dubai: A video of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, meeting nine-year-old Roger Xie is winning hearts online, after the child’s letter to His Highness led to a special personal meeting.“I read that you love Dubai three times. Dubai loves you […]