Dubai has introduced strict new rules for food delivery apps, aimed at protecting restaurants, ensuring consumer transparency, and preventing unfair practices in the fast-growing sector. The updated guidelines set clear limits on commissions, contracts, and promotions, giving more power to restaurants while improving fairness across platforms.
The UAE is preparing to roll out e-invoicing, a major step towards digital transformation in business and finance. This move aims to improve efficiency, transparency, and compliance for companies across all sectors. Businesses are now urged to start preparing for the transition, as e-invoicing will not only streamline tax processes but also enhance record-keeping and reduce errors.
Read MoreAmazon has launched a new On-Foot Delivery Program in Dubai, giving residents an easy way to earn extra income. The initiative allows individuals to deliver small packages within their own neighborhoods, offering a flexible side hustle that supports the city’s growing e-commerce sector.
Read MoreDubai’s dining scene is embracing AI and robotics, blending efficiency with theatre. From robotic servers to AI-driven kitchens, automation promises faster service, reduced waste, and consistency. Yet the city’s hospitality culture demands balance, ensuring technology enhances — not replaces — the warmth and personal touch diners expect.
Read MoreSchools across the UAE are introducing new protocols to better manage medications for students with chronic illnesses, ensuring safer handling, improved communication between parents and schools, and greater protection of children’s health within the classroom environment.
Read MoreThe UAE is cementing its role as a global Web3 hub, driven by clear regulations, strong government backing, and rising institutional adoption. ADGM’s comprehensive Virtual Assets Framework and VARA’s agile approach have attracted giants like Binance, Coinbase, and Zodia. With $34B in digital asset inflows and new stablecoin rules, the UAE is poised to lead digital finance innovation.
Read MoreDubai’s dynamic job market attracts thousands—but not all job offers are legitimate. Fake job scams can lead to financial loss, identity theft, and emotional setbacks. This essential guide reveals how to detect red flags, verify employers, and safeguard yourself using trusted platforms and reporting tools.
Read MoreDubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced ARIIS, an AI-powered robotic system that inspects metro tracks using 3D cameras and sensors. The technology has cut inspection times by 75%, saved 1,700 man-hours, reduced costs by 25%, and improved resource allocation by 40%, enhancing safety, efficiency, and reliability across the Dubai Metro network.
Read MoreThe UAE has extended the renewal window for passports—citizens can now initiate the renewal process up to 12 months before the current passport expires, offering more flexibility and removing stressful last-minute hassles.
Read MoreThe UAE is accelerating its push for autonomous vehicles, aiming for 25% of trips in Dubai and Abu Dhabi to be driverless by 2030–2040. Backed by global tech giants, the shift promises economic gains but threatens 30,000 taxi jobs, largely held by migrant workers, raising concerns over job loss, retraining, and the human cost of innovation.
Read MoreAbu Dhabi’s AI sector surged 61% from June 2023 to June 2024, reaching 673 companies, with 150 new firms launched in early 2025. Over 58% focus on research, innovation, and consultancy, supported by institutions like MBZUAI and TII. The emirate is now the fastest-growing AI hub in MENA and a rising global leader in AI innovation.
Read MoreThe UAE Ministry of Education has released the official Dubai school calendar for 2025–2026, detailing term dates, holidays, and new mid-term breaks. The unified schedule applies to public and private schools, aiming to improve student well-being and make family planning easier.
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