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Dubai expands Bus On Demand service to three new areas

Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) added three new areas to the Bus on Demand service, which are: Al Satwa, Al Quoz, and Mirdif, bringing the number of areas with this new expansion to 20 areas which provide easier and more flexible mobility for residents…

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Is XM a scam in the UAE? a fact-based look

This question often appears online, not because of evidence, but because of general mistrust toward online trading. The facts . XM has over 15 years of operational history        . Trusted by over 20 million traders It operates under. Capital Market Authority (CMA) regulation in Dubai. Client funds are…

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Dubai ranks second globally in adoption of AI, intelligent technology

Dubai is ranked second globally in the Intelligent Cities Index published by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), which evaluated 61 cities across 39 countries. The ranking reaffirms Dubai’s global leadership in harnessing advanced technologies and AI to enhance quality of life, elevate government services, and facilitate…

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Qasr Al Watan named among world's top 100 attractions for 2026

Qasr Al Watan has been recognised in both Trip. Best’s Top 100 Global Attractions & Experiences 2026 and Top 100 Attractions & Experiences in Asia 2026, published by Trip.com.Based on visitor reviews and performance indicators, the rankings highlight the palace’s position as one of the…

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Company ordered to pay employee Dhs199,298 as dues

The Abu Dhabi Labour Court of First Instance ordered a company to pay Dhs199,298 to an employee, who worked for it for 3 years and the employment relationship ended without payment of his entitlements. These included late salaries for several months, annual leave allowance, and…

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Sharjah roads body expands Kalba Ring Road

Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) implemented the Kalba Ring Road development project. The project works included the development and expansion of the road with a length of 5.8 kilometres, which enhances the efficiency of the traffic network and keeps pace with the accelerated development…

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TRENDS Barometer, ICRC to launch region's first humanitarian index

TRENDS Barometer, part of TRENDS Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to conduct a series of public opinion surveys, specialised field surveys, and analytical studies.The two parties also intend to launch the first index…

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Philippine embassy launches Tagalog story writing contest

August is the “Buwan ng Wika” (“National Language Month”) in the Philippines and the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi launched on Aug. 1, the first-ever “Tagalog Children’s Story Writing Contest” with the ethical and effective use of the ever-expanding and influential Artificial Intelligence (AI) as…

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