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The UAE Fuel Price Committee has announced the petrol and diesel prices for April 2024, which will be applicable from April 1. The new rates are as follows: Super 98 petrol will cost Dh3.15 a litre, compared to Dh3.03 in March. Special 95 petrol will cost Dh3.03 per litre, compared to Dh2.92 last month. E-Plus […]

Starting June 1, Dubai will enforce a city-wide ban on single-use bags, including plastic and paper. Businesses were previously required to charge 25 fils for single-use plastic bags starting this year. As of June 1, all retail outlets in Dubai will be prohibited from using single-use bags; stores will not be required to provide free

Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) has announced the dates for the second edition of its Great Online Sale, offering discounts of up to 95% from March 29 to 31. More than 50 online retailers, including Brands for Less, Eros, Moms Store, Noon.com, Sharaf DG, Styli, and 6thstreet.com, will participate in the sale, offering savings

Incentives such as rent-free months and grace periods for early occupancy have become rare in Dubai’s rental market. This shift is due to high occupancy rates and the growing population, leading landlords to enjoy favorable conditions. Real estate industry executives note that while landlords are willing to accept rent payments in multiple cheques, this often

The robot deployed by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai is an AI-powered, five-foot-tall robot equipped with speakers, a touchscreen monitor, cameras, and motion sensors. During the one-month trial phase, the robot will sweep an area of about 600 meters along the busy tourist area of Jumeirah Kite Beach. It will gather data

The UAE’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) is seeking corporate feedback on the implementation of a global minimum tax in the country. The consultation is open to all stakeholders, with a focus on multinational groups operating in the UAE. Submissions will help inform the ministry on domestic implementation issues and ways to minimize compliance costs. Stakeholders

Dubai Municipality launched the ‘Dubai’s Best Homegrown Produce Competition’ to engage all society members. It encourages citizens and residents to cultivate fruits and vegetables in available spaces for self-sufficiency, income, and community quality of life improvement. The competition promotes local agriculture for increased production and enhanced food security in Dubai. However, it is only open

Explore Dubai’s waterways with a ferry, water taxi, or abra, and you could snag a free ticket to the renowned Al Shindagha Museum. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced a new offer where passengers can avail a complimentary pass to the museum by presenting their marine transport receipt. This promotion is applicable to

The Mothers’ Endowment campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, aims to establish a AED 1 billion endowment fund to support global education. It follows a tradition of announcing charitable initiatives during Ramadan. The campaign, under Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, honors mothers and strengthens the UAE’s humanitarian role.