Core experience across its apps and Meta AI will remain free and subscriptions will offer additional specialised capabilities US technology giant Meta — which owns WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and other popular social apps — on Tuesday launched its subscription service Meta One..

Dubai to get new 80km Abu Dhabi-Sharjah corridor connecting DWC, Etihad Rail Dubai has approved a new 80-kilometre Fourth Corridor aimed at strengthening the emirate's road network and improving connectivity with the UAE’s federal road system. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al..

Flight connectivity between the UAE and global destinations is disrupted due to renewed US-Iran conflict. Heightened security is affecting multiple airports, leading to delays across airlines including Etihad and Air Arabia. Flight connectivity between UAE and rest of the world continues to face..

Khaleej Times recently completed a transaction to understand what the new app-based verification looks like in practice UAE banks are beginning to move away from traditional one-time passwords (OTPs) sent via SMS or email, replacing them with in-app transaction approvals designed to be faster and..

Earlier, the MoHRE had announced that private sector employees in the UAE can now enjoy a paid public holiday for New Year Dubai has declared January 1, 2026, as the New Year holiday for public sector employees. The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) issued a circular..

A policymaker said that the August 31 cut-off left many children too old for most nurseries but too young to start school Parents have welcomed the change to the UAE school admission age cut-off. They say it ends years of uncertainty and will prevent children from losing a whole academic year for..

The decision to standardise Friday prayer timings at 12.45pm across all mosques has sparked public discussion, particularly among parents and students A four-year study and extensive public feedback informed the UAE’s decision to standardise Friday prayer timings at 12.45pm across all mosques,..

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UAE’s National Day, celebrated on December 2, offers tourists a vibrant glimpse into the nation’s culture, history, and traditions. From colorful fireworks to grand parades, the festivities reflect the country’s unity, remarkable progress, and deep rooted national pride. For travelers planning..

All you need to know about UAE visas for Indian tourists: Updates, costs, and eligibility The UAE is experiencing a major festive travel boom. This Diwali season, more Indians are choosing the UAE over celebrating at home. Between September and October 2025, visa applications from Indian..

The Indian expat borrowed money to invest after being lured by fake profit screenshots and forged certificates Satish Gadde (name changed on request), an Indian bank consultant in Dubai, has filed a police complaint after losing Dh100,000 to an online trading scam — money he borrowed through a..

As Gulf nations compete to attract foreign talent and investment, Bahrain is quietly emerging as a serious contender to the UAE’s much-hyped Golden Visa. With fewer restrictions, lower financial thresholds, and more personal freedoms, Bahrain’s Golden Residency is drawing growing interest from..

The new reason is the arrival of new housing units to the market in Dubai. In the past, new projects were not completed in line with demand, which led to rent increases. While short-term rentals will still remain strong, the long-term rental market is expected to be more favorable for tenants this..

Banks have been directed to adopt an empathetic approach for low risk customers Question: My mother who is living in India has been asked periodically to update her KYC records. Is it mandatory to do so, considering the fact that there is no change in her residential address? ANSWER: Banks..

More than 80 nationalities can now visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) without applying for a visa in advance, according to the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). The Ministry has launched an official online tool that helps visitors check if they need a visa, qualify for visa-free entry, or..