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[ad_1] Pakistani taxi driver Falak Niaz Khan was honoured by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) for his exceptional act of kindness toward a Chinese female tourist. The RTA shared a video showing Khan receiving a certificate of appreciation from Director General Mattar Al Tayer. His thoughtful gesture created a memorable experience for the tourist […]

[ad_1] A touching tribute from a proud father marked a key moment in the UAE’s leadership. To celebrate the first anniversary of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed’s appointment as Minister of Defence, his father, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, penned heartfelt verses describing him as “one in a million of our time.” On Thursday, Sheikh

[ad_1] Dubai has introduced 10 days of fully paid marriage leave for Emirati government employees, as per Decree No. (31) of 2025 issued by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai. The leave can be used within a year of the marriage contract—either continuously or intermittently—and can be combined with other types of

[ad_1] Saudi Arabia has secured $32 billion in mining investments as part of its drive to transform the sector and diversify the economy. The projects—spanning iron, phosphate, aluminum, and copper—mark nearly one-third of the $100 billion the Kingdom aims to attract by 2030, according to Vice Minister Khalid Al-Mudaifer. The Kingdom’s mineral exploration spending has

[ad_1] The Dubai Future Foundation has unveiled the world’s first classification system to clearly label the level of collaboration between humans and machines in content creation, research, and publishing. Approved by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, the system introduces five main icons and nine functional tags to highlight where and

[ad_1] Etihad Airways carried 1.8 million passengers in June 2025, marking a 16% year-on-year rise, driven by high demand and network expansion. The airline’s load factor climbed to 88%, up from 86% last year. In the first half of 2025, total passenger count reached 10.2 million, a 17% increase from H1 2024. Etihad now operates

[ad_1] Parking across the UAE is now more convenient thanks to the Parkin app. Originally Dubai’s official parking app, Parkin now supports payments in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ajman by connecting to each emirate’s SMS-based mParking system. Users simply select the emirate, parking duration, and vehicle details within the app. It then generates a pre-filled

[ad_1] Visa has launched a new edition of its She’s Next in Entrepreneurship program in Saudi Arabia, in partnership with Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB) and Monsha’at, to empower women entrepreneurs. Applications are open until July 21, 2025. Three winners will share $60,000 in equity-free grants, with mentorship and national exposure also offered. Haya Sawan, a

[ad_1] Dubai has unveiled the world’s first branded residence in partnership with an Olympic champion—British swimmer and triple gold medalist Tom Dean. Launched by developer Leos in Dubai Sports City, the project marks a unique fusion of real estate and sporting excellence. Dean, known for his victories in the 200m freestyle and 4x200m freestyle relay

[ad_1] Pakistan Ar_my provided milit@ry training to over 10,000 Saudi soldiers under a bilateral secur!ty agreement. Over 1,600 Pakistani tro0ps were stationed in Saudi Arabia, serving in training and advisory roles. Some of the trained Saudi f0rces were deployed for internal secur!ty duties, including the protection of Makkah during Hajj and Umrah. The cooperation also