UAE residents may soon get some relief at the fuel pumps, as global oil prices dip after a sharp rise in July. The country’s Fuel Price Committee is expected to announce the new petrol and diesel rates for August 2025 by the end of the month.
Lost your job in Dubai? The GDRFA has issued a strict warning to residents: don’t overstay your visa. With legal consequences including fines and deportation, authorities are urging unemployed expats to take immediate action.
Read MoreDubai Police has rolled out an updated traffic fine system effective July 15, 2025, targeting reckless behaviors like mobile phone use, tailgating, and speeding. Fines now range from AED 500 to AED 3,000, with black points and vehicle impoundments for major violations.
Read MoreDubai is gearing up for a major summer sports spectacle as Dubai Sports World (DSW) launches its special August Edition 2025, running from August 3 to September 2 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Organised in collaboration with the Dubai Sports Council, the event will span over 25,000 square metres and offer more than 40 indoor courts and pitches.
Read MoreDubai is set to boost its global academic profile with the arrival of three prestigious international universities in the 2025–26 academic year. With top-ranked institutions like IIM Ahmedabad, the American University of Beirut, and Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences establishing campuses, the emirate continues its strategic journey to become a world-leading hub for higher education.
Read MoreDubai welcomed 8.68 million international visitors in the first five months of 2025, marking a 7% rise from last year. Backed by strong hotel performance, with 83% occupancy and rising revenues, the city continues to shine as a top global travel hub. Read the full tourism report and see what's driving Dubai's success.
Read MoreThe UAE has recently approved the sale of synthetic, tobacco-free nicotine pouches—an initiative aimed at helping smokers transition away from combustible tobacco products. These pouches, inspired by similar harm‑reduction tools successful in countries like Sweden, are now regulated under safety standards established by the UAE government.
Read MoreIn a landmark ceremony at Dubai Creek Harbour, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, ceremoniously laid the foundation stone for the emirate’s newest metro extension: the Blue Line.
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