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No more Emirates ID cards? UAE to launch digital ID system using facial recognition
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will soon launch a digital identification system allowing users to access primary services without the need to physically present their Emirates ID. Facial recognition and other biometric identifiers will be used to
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New flying car unveiled in UAE that can fly up to 500km
Imagine cruising from Dubai to Bahrain in only two hours and 20 minutes as well as Riyadh to Kuwait in under two hours and forty minutes, not on a plane, but in a flying car. If everything goes to plan, by 2027 residents of the United Arab
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Abu Dhabi minimum speed limit on E311 removed – Will you still pay Dh400 for driving slowly?
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) allows cruising Abu Dhabi and Dubai on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Road (E311). Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Road now makes provisions for a minimum speed limit (120 km/h). However, for those who were previously fined for
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UAE announces resumption of flights to Syria, says GCAA
The United Arab Emirates General Civil Aviation Authority in a statement on Monday said that the flights to Syria have now been resumed.
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Al Nahda tower fire: Sharjah Police investigating cause after 5 killed, 19 injured
Officials have reported that 19 people were injured in the fire that broke out at Al Nahda Tower on April 13. Sharjah police have started
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'Heavy ion therapy': Abu Dhabi to open game-changing cancer treatment facility
Abu Dhabi has set out to establish a state-of-the-art ‘heavy ion therapy’ facility in the UAE, bringing the latest innovations in cancer
Read MoreMany UAE workplaces push for miscarriage leave to support grieving parents
An increasing number of employers across the UAE are now providing miscarriage bereavement leaves, suggesting a change in wellness policies in this part of the world. This development comes as regional and international statistics
Read MoreHow do residents choose to live in the country after retiring?
There is an observed pattern of how retirees spend their time in the country as more people relocate to the UAE after retirement. Some retirees adopt a transnational retirement pattern whereby they frequently travel between their home
Read MoreAbu Dhabi authorities impose $12.46 million fines on firms, ban CEO for breaches, misconduct
The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) placed significant violations and penalties on the Hayvn Group of Companies, its former CEO Christopher Flinos, and associated parties for ‘serious regulatory breaches and misconduct.’ This was made
Read MoreUAE: Bharat Mart to open doors in 2026; initial phase to cover 1.3 million sqft
A big establishment showcasing Indian products will be made operational by end of 2026. Spread over more than 2.7 million sq. ft. of retail, showrooms and warehousing space, Bharat Mart will be situated within Bharat Industrial Zone (BIZ)
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