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Michelle Almeida

Advertising Online In The UAE? Here’s How You Can Get The Advertiser Permit For FREE!

Whether you’re a budding content creator or a macro-influencer, this one’s for you! If you’ve...

Michelle Almeida

UAE: Parents, You Are Now Liable For What Your Kids Do Online! Everything You Need To Know

Tablets, gaming consoles and smartphones are part of everyday childhood. However, in the UAE, what kids...

Michelle Almeida

ChatGPT Rolls Out An Age Prediction System - And Here's Why It Matters

You can now forget about entering your age or ticking a box. Now, ChatGPT is getting smarter about who’s...

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Muskan Gupta

Ras Al Khaimah Is Making Travel More Affordable In UAE To These 16 International Destinations

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) has had a big year, officially crossing the one-million-passenger...

Muskan Gupta

UAE To Extend Paid Maternity Leave To 98 Days - What You Need To Know

A new proposal could mean longer paid maternity leave for women working in the UAE public sector. The...

Muskan Gupta

WhatsApp To Soon Have A Kids’ App - Here's How Parental Controls Will Work

WhatsApp is working on a new feature that could make the app safer for younger users. It’s called a secondary...

Muskan Gupta

Will There Be A Public Holiday For Haq Al Leila In Dubai?

Mark your calendars, because a special local celebration is coming up. With Haq Al Leila falling on January...

Muskan Gupta

This Is How Dubai’s New Bus Pooling Initiative Will Work With Children’s Safety As Priority

Getting kids to school safely, on time, and without adding to Dubai’s busy roads just got a new solution....

Muskan Gupta

UAE: The Etihad Passenger Rail Network Is Finally Complete - 7 New Stations Unveiled

After over 15 long years of development, Etihad Rail has officially revealed the full UAE passenger rail...

Muskan Gupta

Will Trump’s 10% Cap On Credit Card Interest Rates Affect UAE-Based Cards As Well?

With the cost of living continuing to bite around the world, credit card interest rates have become a...

Michelle Almeida

Your 2026 Ramadan Guide - Everything To Know From Shorter Work Hours, Dates, Rules & More

It’s just been a few days into the New Year, but the UAE is already gearing up for Ramadan. As...

Muskan Gupta

RTA Brings 5 Major Road Project To These Key Dubai Areas

If your daily commute has felt a little smoother lately, this might be why. RTA has head dived into 2026...

Michelle Almeida

20 Personal Details Your Emirates ID Chip Stores About You & The Perks You Can Unlock!

That tiny piece of plastic sitting in your wallet? It’s doing a lot more work than you think. Your Emirates...

Muskan Gupta

UAE Lowers Legal Age To 18: This Is What Young Adults Can Now Legally Do?

Turning 18 has always been a big milestone, and now the UAE has made it an even bigger ones for expats...

Muskan Gupta

Having Your 2026 Wedding In UAE? Muslim & Non-Muslims Must Have These Documents Ready First

Congratulations to all my soon-to-be 2026 brides and grooms, your year has finally come! While the fun...

Muskan Gupta

Instagram Confirms Your Accounts Are Secure After Mass Password Reset Email Were Sent Out

If you recently got a password reset email from Instagram that you didn’t ask for, you’re definitely...

Muskan Gupta

UAE: Recent Law Update Tightens Penalties To AED 50,000 & Deportation For This Major Offence

The UAE has rolled out a major update to its narcotics law, and it comes with much tougher penalties....

Muskan Gupta

Palm Monorail Services Are Suspended Until Further Notice - Alternative Routes To Take

If you were planning to hop on the Palm Monorail anytime soon, here’s an important update to know. Dubai’s...

Muskan Gupta

Dubai: 6 New Paid Parking Zones You Must Know About

If you park around Dubai regularly, there are a few new paid parking zones and codes you’ll want to keep...

Muskan Gupta

Prevention First: 5 Road Safety Measures To Remember Before Long-Haul Trips

Earlier this month, the UAE was shaken by the devastating news of a road crash in Abu Dhabi. But behind...

Michelle Almeida

Back To School Season: 10 Driving Safety Tips From RTA You Must Follow

Backpacks are packed, alarms can no longer be snoozed, and the school run is officially back! As the...

Dhruv Maniar

Dubai’s Skyline Lit Up As DAMAC Marks 20 Years of HH Sheikh Mohammed’s Leadership With City-Wide Tribute

A Milestone Moment for Dubai Dubai marked a major national milestone this week as DAMAC Group led a city-wide...

Michelle Almeida

UAE: Key Visa Updates You Need To Know Ahead Of 2026

As the UAE looks ahead to 2026, a series of visa reforms are set to reshape how residents, visitors,...

Muskan Gupta

Young, Bold, and Gold: The Entrepreneurs Turning Wearables Into Investments

Luxury is changing. Where logos once defined status, today’s luxury consumer is looking for something...

Muskan Gupta

Dubai: Will RTA Parking Be Free On Christmas Day?

Christmas in Dubai is always a vibe, and then some. From festive brunches and twinkling lights to last-minute...

Muskan Gupta

Ramadan 2 Months Away As Rajab Crescent Spotted In UAE Skies

The countdown to Ramadan has officially begun. The crescent moon marking the start of Rajab 1447 AH was...

Muskan Gupta

Dubai Hits The Road With The Region’s First RV Route - Perfect For Winter Camping Season

Dubai is taking outdoor adventures up a notch with the launch of the region’s first-ever integrated recreational...

Michelle Almeida

For A Limited Time Only, You Can Now Subscribe For A Fazaa Card!

Good news for all the bargain hunters and deal lovers! For a limited time only, Dubai’s coveted Fazaa...

Michelle Almeida

Dubai: Road Congestion To Ease As Trackless Trams Set To Connect With Metro

We’re all familiar with road rage caused by the daily traffic clogging up our journey to and from work...

Michelle Almeida

No More SMS OTPs: UAE Introduces App-Based Payment Approvals

UAE’s banking is about to look very different. Say goodbye to the OTPs that pop up on your phone before...

Michelle Almeida

UAE: Everything You Need To Know About The Liwa Festival 2025 - Drone Shows, Activities & More

The UAE’s winter desert season kicked off in spectacular fashion at the Liwa International Festival!...

Michelle Almeida

Dubai Metro Is Expanding: Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The Blue Line

If you thought the Dubai Metro couldn’t get any more impressive, you might want to think again. The much-anticipated...

Michelle Almeida

⁠Dodge Dubai Fines! Avoid These 11 Traffic Rule Violations

We’ve all been flashed while trying to overtake that one slow car. Or maybe you received that horrid...

Muskan Gupta

UAE: How To Check If You Have A Travel Ban Ahead Of Your Winter Holiday Plans

There’s nothing worse than planning the perfect winter getaway… only to find out at the airport that...

Muskan Gupta

Bisleri Expands Its UAE Presence With A Power-Packed Cricket Alliance

Bisleri International, one of India’s most loved packaged drinking water brands, has just taken a major...

Michelle Almeida

Use This Hack To Unlock 12 Months Of FREE Cafu Delivery For All UAE Residents

UAE drivers, what if I told you you can get fuel delivered to your car for FREE? For the busy drivers...

Michelle Almeida

2 Days Until These 6 New Strict Rules Take Effect For All UAE Residents

It’s not long until we enter 20206. While the countdown is officially on, the UAE is entering the...

Michelle Almeida

Dubai: 'Jabr' Platform Launched To Support Grieving Families After A Death

A death in the family takes a mental, physical and emotional toll. Unfortunately, while you grieve the...

Michelle Almeida

UAE: Friday Prayer Timings To Change In 2026 - Here's How It Could Impact You

The UAE is already gearing up for a fresh new change in the New Year! From 2nd January, 2026, all mosques...

Muskan Gupta

8 Major Changes Coming To UAE In 2026

A new year is almost here, and with it will come a new rhythm of life for us in UAE. From futuristic...

Muskan Gupta

Mazda Unity Drive Rolled Out in Celebration of the UAE’s 54th Union Anniversary - Take A Look

Galadari Motors, the exclusive home of Mazda in the UAE for over 50 years, marked the country’s 54th...

Muskan Gupta

Live Nation Is Giving Away AED 99 Concert Tickets In Their Biggest End Of Year Sale Yet!

If your 2025-2026 plans include attending a lot more concerts, then I have the sale of the century, that...

Muskan Gupta

Renewing Your UAE Passport & Emirates ID Just Got Way Easier With This New Smart System

dread the paperwork marathon that comes with renewing your passport or Emirates ID? Well, you’re going...

Muskan Gupta

The Last Super Moon Is Happening This Weekend! Here's How To View It

Not fireworks in the sky this time it’s the last super moon of the year! The December Supermoon,...

Will Be There Be A Public Holiday For Christmas In Dubai?

Muskan Gupta

Will There Be A Public Holiday For Christmas In Dubai?

Getting flight tickets, booking hotels, building an itinerary, and even securing a visa all take a lot...

Michelle Almeida

UAE: Indian Schools To Switch To Unified Academic Calendar From April 2026

While students gear up for their month-long winter break before the last lap of the academic year, the...

Muskan Gupta

UAE School Students Get 3-Day School Week This December Before Winter Break Starts

Seems like now’s a better time than ever to be a student in Dubai, because UAE schools are about...

Muskan Gupta

6 Major Changes Coming Into Affect This Winter In UAE

Dubai is wrapping up the year with a whole wave of exciting updates. From greener living and easier travel...

Muskan Gupta

UAE Announces 4-Day Long Weekend For National Day Holiday For Public & Private Sector Employees

The UAE has confirmed a 4-day holiday for Eid Al Etihad (AKA, National Day) celebrations. While this...

The Official Do's & Don't For Celebrating UAE's 53rd Eid Al Etihad Issued By MOI

Muskan Gupta

The Official Do's & Don't For Celebrating UAE's 54th Eid Al Etihad Issued By MOI

There is a reason we all call UAE our home away from home, because of the safety and freedom it gives...

Muskan Gupta

HH Sheikh Hamdan Unveils 3 New Visions For Dubai’s Future Of Transportation

Crown Prince and deputy Prime Minister of UAE, HH Sheikh Hamdan has just reviewed a set of next-level...

Muskan Gupta

Dubai Parking Now Costs AED 3.03 An Hour After 51% Price Hike - Here's What's Going On

If you’ve noticed your parking costs creeping up lately, you’re not imagining it. The average cost of...

Muskan Gupta

Ajman Introduces Flexible Hours, Remote Work & Family Leave For Employees

Big news for employees in Ajman. The emirate is taking major steps to make work-life balance a reality....

Muskan Gupta

Dubai Metro Blue Line Updates: 10+ New Traffic Diversion Routes Created To Avoid Construction

The highly anticipated Dubai Metro Blue Line is well underway, and as part of its massive construction...

Muskan Gupta

Last Chance! The Amazon.ae 11.11 Sale Is On Right Now - 3 Days Left

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to shop, this is it! The Amazon.ae 11.11 Sale is wrapping...

Muskan Gupta

Take Note - These Are All The Long Weekends Happening In 2026

Can we all just take a minute to acknowledge that 2026 is less than 2 months away? But setting that looming...

Muskan Gupta

Winter Season In UAE: Camping Permits You Must Have Before Hitting The Desert

At the first sign of UAE temperatures dropping below 30ºC, you know winter is here. As the weather cools...

Muskan Gupta

Dubai Taxi Minimum Fare Increases To AED 13 - New Weekday & Weekend Pricing

Pull out your coin purse, because you’ll need an extra dirham after hearing this news. RTA has...

Muskan Gupta

UAE Plans For 4th National Highway + Upgrades To Existing Ones To Tackle Traffic

The UAE is revving up for a major transformation on its roads, and it’s far better than just widening...

Muskan Gupta

UAE: One Month Left Till The Last Public Holiday For 2025 - Key Details You Need To Know

The countdown is officially on and we’re just about one month away from the next public holiday! And,...

Muskan Gupta

Your Ultimate Guide To Understanding & Celebrating UAE Flag Day

If you’re new to the UAE, you might be wondering what’s all this talk about UAE Flag Day...

Muskan Gupta

UAE: 4 New Road Rules You Need To Know Immediately

Noticed some new signs, rules, and even tech updates on the roads while driving around UAE lately? That’s...

Muskan Gupta

HH Sheikh Mohammed Calls On All residents To raise UAE Flag This November 3

It’s that time of the year again when the UAE’s spirit shines bright in red, green, white, and black!...

Muskan Gupta

Salik Takes Over Key Zones At Global Village - How Much Is Parking Now?

If you’re planning a trip to Global Village this season, parking just got a whole lot easier! Thanks...

Muskan Gupta

RTA Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Freebies You Can't Miss

RTA is turning 20, and they’re marking the milestone in true Dubai style. I’m talking giveaways,...

Muskan Gupta

Pinktober With Nezo Salt: When A Kitchen Staple Became A Symbol Of Care

Every October, the world turns pink. Not just in color, but in spirit. It’s a month dedicated to strength,...

Muskan Gupta

The Dubai Fitness Challenge Is Back This November - Here's Everything You Need To know About 30X30!

The Dubai Fitness Challenge 2025 is officially back, and the city is already gearing up for one of the...

Muskan Gupta

Dubai: Delivery Riders Banned On The Fast Lane Starting Next Week - What Does This Mean?

So, you know how every now and then I come on here to tell you guys how traffic in Dubai just got cut...

Muskan Gupta

UAE: 7 Rainy Day Traffic Fines To Remember - Up To AED 3,000

I might not have any right to say this as a person who doesn’t have a licence, but I feel like...

Muskan Gupta

Abu Dhabi: 4 New Traffic Updates - AED 10,000 For Violators

Abu Dhabi has just rolled out some major traffic rule updates for 2025. From speed limit changes to new...

Muskan Gupta

6 Major Fines You Can Get In The Dubai Metro - Up To AED 2000

Regardless of If you’re new or a regular on the Dubai Metro, here’s your friendly reminder that it’s...

Muskan Gupta

2026 Holiday Hacks - Turn 10 Days Of PTO Into 36 Days Of Vacation!

Ready to make 2026 your best travel year yet? With a little bit of planning and some smart leave booking,...

Muskan Gupta

MedX Pharmacy Marks Major Milestone With First Wellness Hub In Ras Al Khaimah

MedX Pharmacy has reached another notable turning point in its progression and its dedication to health...

Muskan Gupta

RTA Announces These 28 Initiatives To Enhance Your Dubai Taxi Experience

Riding a taxi in Dubai is about to feel a lot more comfortable, smarter, and even a little more exciting....

Mahima Jose

Salik Exemption 2025: How Eligible UAE Residents Can Apply for Toll-Free Driving in Dubai

Imagine cruising through Salik toll gates without a single dirham deducted from your account. Sounds...

Muskan Gupta

Turn The Last UAE Public Holiday Of 2025 Into A 9-Day Break With this Hack!

Alright folks, we’ve got once last break before 2026 roll in, so we better make it a great, right?...

UAE: Brightest Supermoon Of The Year To Be Visible This Week

Mahima Jose

Hunter's Moon To light Ip UAE Skies Tonight - Here's How To Watch It

If stargazing is your jam, then you’ve got something big to look forward to before 2025 says adios....

Mahima Jose

Emirates Bans In-Flight Power Bank Use - Here's What You Need To Know

So, all of those who generally travel Emirates, here’s a piece of news that’s worthy of your...

Muskan Gupta

National Month Is Back For 2025! From Flag Day to Eid Al Etihad - Everything You Need To Know

Dubai has officially announced the return of National Month 2025, a citywide celebration running from...

Muskan Gupta

UAE Adds 4 New Visit Visa Categories - What You Need To Know & How To Apply

The UAE has just rolled out four brand-new visit visa categories, making it easier for people from around...

Emirates Expands Flights To 9 Hot Destinations - Perfect For Summer Holiday Early Bird Planners!

Mahima Jose

6 Things You Didn't Know About Flying With Emirates

If Emirates is your favourite airlines, we’re sure you may be travelling frequently with the airline....

Mahima Jose

Long Weekend Or Midweek Break? Here's What's Likely for UAE National Day 2025

With just a little over three months for this year to wrap up, we’re all eagerly waiting to know...

Muskan Gupta

EKTIFA’s Back-To-School Campaign Drives Major Success In The UAE

EKTIFA has successfully concluded its inaugural large-scale Back-to-School campaign, establishing a new...

Muskan Gupta

Keeta Debuts In Dubai, Offering 50% Off, Free Delivery & On-Time Promise

Keeta, the international subsidiary of Meituan, China’s on-demand delivery service, is officially launching...

Mahima Jose

UAE Schools Announce Early Winter Break - Here's When It Begins

What better way to begin your Thursday than soaking up some news about holidays. And that too, winter...

Muskan Gupta

Do Your Social Media Accounts Affect Your Hireability? UAE Recruiters Explain How Online Presence Shapes Their Hiring Process

Once upon a time, your CV and a strong handshake were all you needed to impress an employer. Today, things...

Muskan Gupta

Flu Season In UAE: What Precautions To Take, Vaccinations & More

I currently know 7 people who are at home, bedridden and sick, which means it’s officially flu...

Mahima Jose

Snakes Spotted In Dubai Community - Residents Put On Alert

I know the title had you yelling “YIKESSS” in the loudest voice possible. But hey, calm down,...

Muskan Gupta

7 RTA Services You Can Access Over WhatsApp In Dubai

Living in Dubai means dealing with parking, traffic fines, Nol cards, and the endless list of RTA errands....

Schengen Visa Rejection? These are the 5 Common Mistakes Made by UAE Travellers

Mahima Jose

Schengen Visa Rejection? Here Are The 5 Common Mistakes Made by UAE Travellers

So, summer is rolling. And everyone is off to Greece or Spain or Italy, looking sun-kissed and smug on...

Mahima Jose

Living In Dubai? Here's How To Register Your Co-Occupants on Ejari

Alright, so amidst all the rental drop news that’s been doing the rounds, there’s something...

Muskan Gupta

Reshaping Way The World Thinks - What You Need To Know About Dubai's AccessAbilities Expo This Oct

How many times can you say you attended an event where every step you take leads you to groundbreaking...

Mahima Jose

UAE Residents, Try These 8 Trending Gemini Prompts For Jaw-Dropping Portraits

There are three kinds of people out there. The first who’ve completely given up on Instagram, or worse,...

Muskan Gupta

Predict & Win BIG: UAE Lottery Launches Colour Prediction Game from Just AED 1!

There’s a new lottery game in town, and it’s bringing a whole new kind of excitement to players in UAE....

Mahima Jose

UAE's Next Public Holiday Is In Less Than 12 Weeks

Barely three days into the week after the Prophet’s Birthday weekend, and we’re all guilty...

Muskan Gupta

All The Details You Missed For The Apple iPhone 17 Series Launch - UAE prices, Pre-Order Dates & More

Apple just hosted their Awe Dropping Event on September 9 and it left loyal customers in UAE and the...

Mahima Jose

Dubai Metro Turns Sixteen - Here Are 16 Things You Didn’t Know

Believe it or not, this date is etched in my mind – a. because it’s one of those fancy calendar...

Muskan Gupta

What Is The Cost Of Living In Ras Al Khaimah? Your Full Breakdown Here

Over the past few years, Ras Al Khaimah has quietly become one of the UAE’s most popular places to live....

Mahima Jose

UAE Internet Outage For Six Weeks? Here's What's Happening!

On Sunday evening while I was loading a webpage I experienced a weird, slightly longer than usual lag....

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