The UAE has rapidly transformed into a top cashless travel destination, offering seamless digital payment options for tourists. From shopping malls in Dubai to cultural spots in Abu Dhabi, you can pay with a simple tap or scan. With wide card acceptance and smart wallet apps, spending in the Emirates is now easier than ever.
The UAE Central Bank fined a foreign bank branch Dh600,000 after it failed to comply with market conduct and consumer protection rules. The regulator stressed its commitment to transparency and protecting consumers within the country’s financial system.
Read MoreUnstable weather surprised parts of the UAE as light to heavy rain, hail, and dusty skies swept across eastern areas including Ras Al Khaimah and Khor Fakkan. The NCM issued alerts, urging motorists to drive carefully and residents to stay updated on weather changes.
Read MoreThe Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has launched Phase One of a comprehensive review to address grade inflation and ensure academic records in private schools accurately reflect student performance, reinforcing fairness, transparency, and trust in the education system.
Read MoreDubai is gearing up for a major summer sports spectacle as Dubai Sports World (DSW) launches its special August Edition 2025, running from August 3 to September 2 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Organised in collaboration with the Dubai Sports Council, the event will span over 25,000 square metres and offer more than 40 indoor courts and pitches.
Read MoreThe UAE is set to host the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) for the first time in December 2025, following a landmark agreement between the Japan Foundation and UAE University’s Continuing Education Center. This milestone marks a major step in strengthening cultural and educational ties between Japan and the Emirates.
Read MoreOn the occasion of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s 76th birthday on July 15, 2025, Dubai celebrates a visionary leader whose humanitarian efforts have left a lasting impact both locally and globally. From food aid and healthcare to prisoner pardons and refugee support, his 2025 initiatives reflect a legacy rooted in compassion, generosity, and community service.
Read MoreDubai Municipality has completed Dh190 million worth of landscaping projects across key roads and intersections in the first half of 2025, adding over 300,000 trees and transforming more than 3 million square metres of urban space. The initiative supports Dubai’s Quality of Life Strategy 2033 and reinforces the city’s green and sustainable vision.
Read MoreGrade 12 students across the UAE are now required to undergo medical fitness tests to secure admission to universities locally and abroad. Offered by Emirates Health Services, the streamlined service ensures students are healthy and ready for academic life, with certificates issued within 24–48 hours across 41 centres in six emirates.
Read MoreUAE braces for severe heat, with inland temperatures soaring up to 49°C. Coastal areas will also feel the heat, while isolated rainfall may occur later this week. Residents are urged to follow safety tips and stay updated on official forecasts.
Read MoreUAE to invest Dh750 million in expanding Emirates Road, adding new lanes and bridges to ease congestion. The project starts in September 2025 and will cut travel times by up to 45%, supporting economic growth and sustainable transport.
Read MoreUAE’s listed firms must follow new rules on ‘goodwill’ accounting, boosting transparency in M&A deals. The SCA also launches regulations for finfluencers and robo-advisers to align markets with global standards and protect investors.
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