The RTA lab will improve both the quality and design of services from a customer’s perspective and also support its employees Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced the Comprehensive Digital Experience Lab, a pioneering initiative among Dubai Government...

UAE National Bond launches Second Salary saving scheme to help raise money through investment UAE expats and citizens can earn money after retirement thanks to the launch of a new savings scheme. National Bonds has announced the launch of Second Salary, a customised savings...

UAE Central Bank forecasts GDP to grow by 4.3% next year The UAE’s Central Bank has projected the country’s annual real GDP growth to expand by 4.3 per cent next year. “After three quarters of high growth, the UAE’s economy maintained a solid footing in Q4 2022, reflecting a...

United is the only US airline to offer nonstop flights between Dubai and the US On Monday, United Airlines said that it had launched a new nonstop daily service between its New York/Newark hub and Dubai International (DXB). United is thus the only US airline to offer nonstop...

Dubai’s 1 Billion Meals Endowment campaign raised AED247m (AED67m) in the first week. Launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, it is the largest Ramadan sustainable food aid endowment fund. The campaign received...

Ramadan Nights returns to Expo Centre Sharjah with major sale Sharjah is set to welcome back the popular Ramadan Nights festival to the Expo Centre. Ramadan Nights 2023 is the 40th edition of the popular festive sale and will run from April 5 to 21. Supported by the Sharjah...

The MoEI issued the aid via 432 decisions on applications for house construction, completion, purchase, maintenance and upgrades The Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme, the initiative under the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), has approved Dhs298.7m in housing aid. The...

The service aims to improve commercial connectivity and facilitates trade with Kuwait AD Ports Group has announced the launch of a new direct shipping service dedicated to Ro-Ro, between UAE’s Khalifa Port and Kuwait’s Shuwaikh Port. The service aims to improve commercial...

Construction is set to begin this year and is expected to be completed in May 2027 UAE-based developer Meraas has launched Design Quarter at d3, the first premium residential community set within the region’s leading creative hub. Meraas is breaking new ground in Dubai’s real...

Parts of the UAE will allow 24-hour shopping throughout Ramadan Businesses in parts of the UAE will be able to stay open for 24 hours a day throughout Ramadan. Ras Al Khaimah has announced that businesses will be permitted to stay open around the clock without the need for a...