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The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai has added Oud Metha and Barsha Heights to its Bus-On-Demand service for residents who want efficient and cost-effective transit alternatives. Through this initiative the emirate seeks to reduce traffic problems and establish uninterrupted transportation throughout the area. A Smarter and Cost-Effective Mobility Solution Bus-On-Demand represents a primary mass mobility solution according to RTA’s Public Transport Agency Director of Planning and Business Development Adel Shakri who also stated that individual trips cost AED 5 per person. The quick expansion of Dubai needs adaptable technology-based transportation services which will boost metro mobility within the…
Dubai Future Foundation DFF, in collaboration with The Executive Council of Dubai, has today announced the launching of the new round of the Dubai Future Experts Program , (DEEP). This landmark project is set to develop an accredited community of foresight practitioners within major government industries in Dubai and improving the ability of Emirati professionals to anticipate the future of the emirate. DEEP was initiated with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and the Minister of Defence, and aims at providing a progressive learning framework in…
Beginning April 4 Dubai’s parking facilities under Parkin control will adjust their rates through variable pricing based on peak and off-peak times. Through variable parking pricing Dubai aims to control parking activity levels and enhance transportation movement within high traffic zones. Peak and Off-Peak Hours Explained The new rate structure differentiates parking costs between peak periods spanning from 8 AM to 10 AM and from 4 PM to 8 PM and off-peak periods from 10 AM to 4 PM and 8 PM to 10 PM. Such periods between 10 AM to 4 PM and 8 PM to 10 PM will…
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) through official declaration announced private sector Eid Al Fitr holidays for the United Arab Emirates. All employees who work in the private sector of the UAE will get paid vacation on March 30th, March 31st, and April 1st 2025. The Ministry specified that an additional day of holiday will be granted if Ramadan exceeds 30 days and continues until Wednesday April 2, 2025. Private sector workers in the entire nation now have official three-day paid holiday during the festive celebration through the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation directive.
You need to find appropriate employment either when relocating to Dubai or when you currently live in the city. Various industries benefit from the extensive list of job portals which Dubai provides for easier professional search processes. The following platforms constitute among the best platforms to secure your next position: 1. GulfTalent GulfTalent operates as one of the leading employment portals in the Gulf region to provide top-tier job opportunities for specialists in all industries. Through its platform job seekers from Dubai can search for both full-time and freelance positions as an excellent job-search resource. 2. Bayt Through its Middle…
The National Media Office through its public warning instructs all social media users within the United Arab Emirates to maintain national values during their digital interactions while prioritizing respect along with tolerance and domestic coexistence. According to the statement ethical and legal behavior becomes essential on social platforms and breaks of this rule lead to possible legal consequences. Guidelines for Responsible Social Media Use Users on social media platforms must avoid making content that disrespects or criticizes national symbols and public figures as well as friendly nations. Content showing false or hateful messages together with defamatory statements violates United Arab…
Premium licence plates together with phone numbers will be auctioned exclusively by the UAE during Ramadan 2025 as part of the Fathers’ Endowment campaign. The platform which the transport authorities and telecom operators collaborate on hosts the fundraising operations dedicated to healthcare service provision and medical treatments for patients who need assistance. Most Noble Number Charity Auction The events will display both rare plate numbers and choice mobile numbers that create intense bidding competition from high-profile donors who wish to support this campaign. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum as Vice President launched the Fathers’ Endowment initiative that includes this…
Dubai officially marks the start of spring during Tuesday March 11, 2025 by achieving twelve hours of both day time and night time. Veterans note this event as the Spring Equinox because daytime and nighttime periods will be exactly 12 hours long. With the arrival of spring the weather forecasts warmer temperatures and increasingly longer daylight hours because the sunset times shift later into the day while sunrise happens earlier. Ibrahim Al-Jarwan who leads the Emirates Astronomy Society verified the occurrence by stating the UAE will get equal day and night timing during Tuesday which begins the spring season. The…
The enforcement division of Dubai Police has unveiled the firing sites for annual iftar cannons which date back to the 1960s. The Marsa Boulevard serves as the venue for residents to see the splendid cannon displays on March 9 and 10. Time-Honored Tradition Continues Dubai has kept the cannon firing tradition as a signal for iftar since the beginning of the 1960s. Two rounds emanate from the cannons during sunset to signal Iftar and the end of daily fasting while a single blast is used at two different occasions to announce both the commencement of Ramadan and Eid. Iftar Cannon…
The Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) committed financial resources to support 24 examination projects from 13 higher learning facilities to make Dubai a global leader in transformative technological innovation. The Dubai Research Development Innovation (RDI) Grant launched its initiative in September 2024 based on directives given by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum who serves as the Crown Prince of Dubai. The initiative focuses on AI advancement while supporting healthcare research and building smart cities throughout Dubai. The evaluation committee picked projects among 374 submissions which originated from 41 universities and research institutes. This initiative promotes research…