Abu Dhabi kindergarten pupils will have five hours a week of mandatory Arabic lessons from next year
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Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed lays foundation stone for 30km Metro Blue Line
The Dubai Metro Blue Line will feature the world’s tallest metro station at 74 metres
Dubai Program for Gaming 2033
Dubai has 350 gaming companies as it eyes $200bn global industry with 30,000 job target
Dubai gaming sector targets 30,000 new jobs and a $1bn GDP boost by 2033
Abu Dhabi
Aldar Education to bring King’s College School Wimbledon to Fahid Island
Set to open in September 2028, the prestigious UK institution will accommodate up to 2,220 students with extensive wellness and sports facilities
Dubai off-plan real estate market
Dubai real estate: New tower sells out in three hours at new South Square development
South Square in Dubai comprises over 550 apartments across one-, two-, and three-bedroom configurations
long weekend
UAE holidays 2025: When is the next long weekend? Expected dates revealed
UAE residents can expect official announcements regarding specific dates as the year progresses
Beeah Group
BEEAH announces new real estate expansion
BEEAH aims to shape future-ready cities and enhance quality of life for societies through this strategic move
acquisition
Emirates NBD completes mandatory acquisition of Emirates Islamic Bank shares
The acquisition gives Emirates NBD 100 per cent ownership of Emirates Islamic Bank’s entire issued and paid-up share capital
Dubai traffic to ease: RTA begins road improvements at 40 key locations for summer 2025
RTA has timed the work during summer holidays to reduce disruption to traffic flow whilst maintaining safety standards at all sites
India
Philippines grants visa-free entry for Indian nationals
The Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi has announced visa-free entry policies for Indian nationals, effective June 8, 2025
Saudi Arabia announces successful trials of drone medicine delivery for Hajj pilgrims
The project represents the first initiative of its kind and aims to enhance the efficiency of healthcare services provided to pilgrims during the 1446 Hajj season
Dubai issues new passport stamps for Eid Al Adha 2025 travellers
The stamps, bearing the phrase “Eid in Dubai”, are being issued to passengers arriving through Dubai Airports and the Hatta border crossing
ecommerce
UAE shoppers want 1-click, biometric checkouts for safer online payments: Visa
Visa unveils UAE Checkout Friction Report highlighting consumer demand for safe and fast ecommerce experiences
Abu Dhabi real estate
UAE student rules; Dubai road projects; Inside the Wynn Al Marjan resort; Dubai real estate analysis – 10 things you missed this week
UAE student rules, Dubai road projects, inside the Wynn Al Marjan resort, Dubai real estate analysis and more tops stories this week
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)
Dubai World Trade Centre June 2025 events: Rail, vape and EV industry gatherings
Dubai World Trade Centre will host diverse mix of events in June
multiply Group
Multiply Group lights up the world to unite out-of-home firms to form UAE media powerhouse
Multiply Media Group lights up the world by uniting BackLite Media, Viola Media and Media 247 to form out-of-home powerhouse
HSBC
UAE businesses confident of international trade growth despite tariff woes
Businesses in the UAE remain optimistic of trade opportunities despite increased costs