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Arab Cinema’s biggest Cannes yet? Regional filmmakers shine across major festival sections / Image: File The 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival 2026 is shaping up to be one of the strongest years yet for Arab and Middle Eastern cinema. From Palestinian and Moroccan stories to Egyptian industry collaborations and Iranian auteurs competing for…
UAE schools remain flexible as authorities prepare major learning model decision / Image: file Students, parents and teachers across the UAE are awaiting a key announcement on May 10 that will determine whether schools and universities continue with remote learning or return fully to classrooms next week.The UAE Ministry of Education confirmed that the country’s…
Dubai introduces world’s first fully integrated AI smart bus station for commuters / Image: file Dubai has taken another major step in its smart mobility journey with the launch of its first fully integrated smart bus station at Mall of the Emirates. The new station, unveiled by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), combines artificial…
Kuwait’s DGCA has launched a new Sahel app service allowing passengers to report airline delays / Image: file Air travelers in Kuwait can now report flight delays, cancellations, refund disputes and baggage problems directly through the government’s Sahel app, as the country’s aviation regulator pushes for faster complaint handling and stronger passenger protection.Kuwait’s Directorate General…
UAE tightens grip on regulated crypto economy with Crypto.com deal / Image: file The UAE has taken another major step toward becoming a global digital finance hub after Crypto.com became the first cryptocurrency platform to receive a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) licence from the Central Bank of the UAE.The licence was granted to the company’s…
UAE warns workers against violations while relaxing job transfer process / Image: file The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) clarified when employees in the UAE can legally move to a new company after their employment contract ends, while also warning workers that certain violations could lead to a one-year work permit ban.The latest…
UAE joins leading global billionaire destinations with 17 residents on rich list / Image: file The UAE’s rise as a global destination for billionaires and high-net-worth entrepreneurs is becoming increasingly visible, and Forbes Middle East’s latest ranking offers one of the clearest snapshots yet of that transformation.According to Forbes Middle East, the UAE is now…
UAE sets one salary deadline for all private sector firms starting June 2026 / Image: @MOHRE The UAE has announced one of its strongest wage protection reforms in years, ordering all private-sector companies to pay employee salaries on the first day of every Gregorian month starting June 1, 2026, as authorities intensify efforts to tighten…
UAE to get 16 New Indian Passport and Visa Centres in major expat services overhaul / Image: File More than four million Indians living in the UAE are set to see a major overhaul in passport, visa and consular services, after India awarded a massive outsourcing contract to Kerala-based Alhind Group, which will launch 16…
Dubai’s Emirates issues Ebola advisory as North America tightens screening for Africa Travellers / Image: File Dubai’s flagship carrier Emirates has issued a fresh travel advisory after the Government of the United States and the Government of Canada tightened Ebola-related entry requirements for travellers linked to Uganda.The advisory comes amid growing international caution following Uganda’s…
