When the 2025-26 education year opens up, schools will be opening across the UAE, transforming with a view to producing a future-ready generation. A single national school calendar, AI as a compulsory subject, outdoor and multilingual programmes scale-up are some of the significant changes that will shape the activity of many students in the coming years of school education. Unified Calendar of All Schools This is the first time a unified academic calendar will be observed by all of the public and the private schools of the UAE. This step will harmonize holidays, exams and activities at the national level…
Author: Nazish Iqbal
In the recent days, traffic within the streets of UAE has increased ahead as the population resorts to the streets, having been away over the summer vacations and awaiting the new academic year to resume. Most motorists are experiencing a lot of time lag as schools are resuming and this is taking them about twice their normal travelling hours. Residents Report Longer Delays In many parts of UAE, Summer is becomming eaiser. I only had 20 minutes of commute during the holidays. That has come down to 35 to 45 minutes now,” said Pradnya Naik who has lived in the…
The Sharjah authorities announced that a huge fire that erupted on Friday even in a clothing warehouse in Hamriyah second free zone has already been fully brought under control. The accident, which thankfully resulted in no casualties, was an example of the sheer preparation and camaraderie in case of emergency between first responders nationwide in the UAE. Firefighting Teams of 4 Emirates Fire fighters in Dubai, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah came in to assist fire fighters in Sharjah in putting off the fire. Collectively, they enacted an all-embracing plan that: UAE authorities said the fire was put out…
Purchasing a second-hand car in the UAE is highly important to go beyond the looks. Checking through the accident history of the vehicle is also one of the serious checks that you must conduct. This will make sure the car is structurally intact and faced no serious accidents which may have impaired its future safety and future resale value. Luckily, the UAE government has developed several virtual systems to verify the history of accidents with a car. Following are the steps you should take to make an intelligent, educated buy. Why Car Accident History Matters A second hand car would…
Dubai still records milestones of smart and inclusive urban planning through its renovation of 22 bus stations within the city. The response is one of the initiatives of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to enhance comfort, accessibility, and efficiency to persons using the public transport system, especially as commuter demands continue to rise in the city. Prayer Areas & Comfort Improvements at Bus Stations During the renovations 16 passenger stations and 6 bus depots have been modernised. Some of the major improvements: The changes are all about aesthetics and functionality with the aim of ensuring a better travel experience…
With the implementation of the new Federal Media Law on May 29, 2025, a basis of a complete legal framework to control the media work in the country was established in the UAE formally. The law lays stress on ethical journalism, responsibility and national unity, which albeit is under severe punishment of up to Dh1 million in the case of some specific violations such as issues related to religion and national interests and misinformation. This law fits into the wider picture of strengthening the responsible usage of media where freedom of expression should be guarded within its limits of respect,…
At a glance in the first half of 2025, real estate market in Dubai has achieved new heights with total transactions touching near Dh431 billion which is an incredible 25 percent rise against Dh345 billion recorded in the first half of 2024 according to Dubai Land Department. The city statistics indicate that this is a sure shot indicator of the increasing investor confidence, incoming demand as well as the global attraction of quality real estate location in the city. The real estate transaction numbers were also very high as compared to the previous year standing at 125,538 -about 26 percent…
Relocating to UAE with your family? Be it in Dubai or Abu Dhabi or other place of where you reside in the emirate, one of the ways of reuniting with your family is by seeking a family visa. So, this is all you should know about eligibility, documents, and cost as well as step-by-step application process of UAE family visa in 2025. What Is a UAE Family Visa? A UAE family visa entails the right of a resident to sponsor his or her close relatives, such as spouses, kids, and in other cases, other family members like parents or step…
UAE has opened an updated official site of Visa and residency services, which is administered by the Federal Authority for identity, citizenship, customs and ports security (ICP). The new platform, that came online on Thursday, promises to be faster, more efficient and secured in terms of experience offered to the users interested in accessing visa, Emirates ID, and other ICP services online. What’s New on the ICP Website? The modernized ICP site offers innovative features that seek to make it more accessible, and user-friendly, to the residents, tourists, and businesses. And this is what is upgraded: Voice Navigation The user…
The UAE has made another step to eliminate the lack of transparency and accountability in the nonprofit sector. According to a new Cabinet resolution under which administrative penalties will be imposed on a public benefit institution that does not adhere to Federal Decree-Law No. (50) of 2023, there are legal requirements regulating the operations of Law. The government is undertaking such penalties as an attempt to promote the cause of better governance, the financial action, and the regulation of the institutions in the interest of the people. What Are Public Benefit Institutions? The nonprofit organizations, charities, foundations, and associations in…