Salik pulled in a massive $109 million in just three months, thanks to new toll gates and a game-changing pricing system. DUBAI: If you thought your toll payments were small change, think again — Dubai’s toll operator Salik just turned them into a huge payday. The company made a whopping AED 400 million ($109 million) […]
The UAE and Philippines are expanding trade and investment ties, building on a CEPA deal expected to boost GDP and exports. DUBAI: The UAE is strengthening its economic relationship with the Philippines, with a renewed push to expand private sector cooperation following the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) last July. Minister of […]
DXB is set to welcome over 3.6 million guests between 13–25 August as families return ahead of the school year. DUBAI: Dubai International Airport (DXB) is preparing for one of its busiest travel periods of the year, with more than 3.6 million guests expected between 13 and 25 August 2025. The surge comes as families […]
A five-month-old baby became the UAE’s youngest liver transplant patient, thanks to his aunt’s heroic living organ donation. ABU DHABI: On World Organ Donation Day, one UAE family is celebrating more than just awareness — they are celebrating a second chance at life. Five-month-old Ahmed Yahya, weighing just 4.4 kilograms, has become the youngest patient […]
Abu Dhabi’s Hayat programme surpasses 1,000 organ transplants, solidifying the Emirate’s role as a regional transplant leader. ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi has achieved a historic medical milestone, performing over 1,000 organ transplants since the launch of the “Hayat” programme in 2017. The National Programme for Donation and Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissue has now […]
Dubai South’s Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub launched the Sky Support Complex, a premium facility offering world-class aviation support infrastructure. DUBAI: The Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) at Dubai South has announced the launch of its new Sky Support Complex, a state-of-the-art facility aimed at meeting the rising demand for aviation-related services in the […]
Four expats from India and Pakistan win a combined AED510,000 in Big Ticket’s The Big Win Contest, celebrating life-changing prizes. ABU DHABI: The Big Ticket’s The Big Win Contest has delivered another round of life-changing moments, awarding four lucky participants a combined AED510,000 in Series 277. The winners — Indian and Pakistani expats — represent […]
Sharjah Ruler approves 700 new jobs, promotions, and pay increases worth $8.3m annually to support Emirati talent. SHARJAH: Sharjah has unveiled a major workforce development initiative that will see 700 Emirati citizens hired in government roles by the end of 2025, alongside extensive promotions and pay rises for existing employees. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed […]
The UAE launches AI-powered initiatives to strengthen the Arabic language’s global reach across publishing, education, and cultural heritage. ABU DHABI: The UAE is setting a global example in using artificial intelligence to promote the Arabic language and preserve its cultural heritage in the digital era. Multiple state-led initiatives are ensuring Arabic adapts to future demands […]
Dubai’s RTA launches “Data Drive – Clear Guide,” an AI-powered platform for real-time traffic monitoring, analysis, and congestion reduction. DUBAI: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched “Data Drive – Clear Guide,” a smart digital platform designed to study and analyse both historical and real-time traffic flow across Dubai’s road network. Covering five years […]
The Federal Tax Authority uncovered AED 357 million in tax liabilities during 85,500 inspections, seizing millions of untaxed products. ABU DHABI: The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has intensified its market oversight, conducting 85,500 inspection visits in the first half of 2025 — more than double the number carried out in the same period last […]
