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Immigration in seconds at Dubai's Al Maktoum Airport; robots, smart tunnels to ease travel
According to plans for Al Maktoum International (DWC) airport, departing passengers will have access to a “Smart Corridor” immigration system that will reduce passage time to mere seconds. If everything goes right, in the same
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Abu Dhabi ‘coral garden’: 40,000 artificial reefs to restore marine ecosystem
Abu Dhabi has initiated the largest coral garden project in the Middle East region to safeguard and rehabilitate marine biodiversity. Dubbed as ‘Abu Dhabi Coral Gardens’, the project aims to construct coral gardens by placing 40,000
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No fee hike in some Dubai schools despite KHDA-approved increase
Although private schools in the emirate have been allowed to increase tuition fees by up to 2.35% for the year 2025-2026, a school group in Dubai has decided to maintain the current tuition fees for the upcoming academic year. As part of
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Looking for a job? 84% of applicants feel ignored in the Middle East, survey finds
Do you feel like hiring agencies do not pay enough attention to you? If yes, then you are not alone - almost 84% of jobseekers in the Middle East
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Maximise your chances of getting a Schengen visa: Where to apply in 2025
A Schengen visa allows a traveler to move freely across Schengen member states in Europe, which include 29 nations, for a total duration of 90 days
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Some Dubai schools launch carpooling initiatives to cut traffic, boost sustainability
A few organizations in Dubai are implementing carpooling initiatives as one of the solutions to combat the worsening traffic congestion around
Read MoreUAE lifts travel ban to Lebanon for citizens from May 7
UAE nationals will be able to travel to Lebanon starting May 7, albeit with prior registration on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Twajudi service. As stated by Mofa, fill requisite fields whether citizens trek directly from UAE or through
Read MoreDubai: Al Barsha 2 to lead 20-minute city concept with 17 km of walking, cycling paths
A model district in Al Barsha 2 area will be one of the earliest to embrace the 20-minute city concept in Dubai. The Project's Model District will include 17km of pathways for walking and cycling that will enable residents easy access to the
Read MoreDubai: MGM tower set to open in 2027, says CEO
The construction work on the MGM tower in Dubai is taking form and is scheduled for completion in 2027, stated William Hornbuckle, CEO and President of MGM Resorts International. “Completion of the building is expected by the third
Read MoreUAE: Car 'fully submerged' under water pulled out in 3.5-hour rescue mission
An Indian family that drove out to Ghantoot for a camping trip was in for a shock when their vehicle was nearly fully engulfed in water due to the rising tide: they parked too close to the banking area. When in need of vehicle recovery
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