His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Visits Gulfood 2024
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On the first day, 19 February, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, toured the Gulfood 2024 event.

Dubai Gets Its First Dog Park Where Dogs Can Swim, Play And Socialise
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It's time paw-rty with your little pooches while they play, swim and socialise with their paw-some friends at Dubai's first dog park catered to dogs.

Dubai Metro Blue Line Project To Start This Year
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On Sunday, 18 February, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority announced that the construction for the Dubai Metro Blue Line project will begin in 2024.

702 Million Passengers Used Public Transport In 2023, Announces RTA
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In 2023, a staggering 702 million passengers have used public transport, according to data released by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority.

Ramadan Souq By Dubai Municipality Launched
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Dubai Municipality has announced the return of its Ramadan Souq. This souq is a beloved and age-old tradition in Dubai, celebrating the arrival of Ramadan. It will run until 9 March 2024.

Naomi Osaka And Barbora Krejcikova Withdraw From Dubai Tennis Championships
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Seven-time Grand Slam doubles champion Barbora Krejcikova and four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka have withdrawn from 2024's Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.

New UAE - India Cash Card, Jaywan Card Launched
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His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, unveiled the Jaywan card to streamline financial transactions for travellers.

Ramadan Majlis And Ramadan District Night Market Return At Jumeirah Emirates Towers
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The iconic Ramadan Market is set to make a comeback at Jumeirah Emirates Towers to celebrate the Holy Month of Ramadan with its popular al fresco Ramadan Majlis and Ramadan District night market for visitors to enjoy.

UAE Weather: Rain Continues In Several Parts Of The Country
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The National Centre of Meteorology issued an orange weather alert signalling ongoing unstable weather conditions throughout the UAE.

Dubai Customs Screen A Record 46.8 Million Bags In 2023
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In 2023, Dubai Customs screened a staggering number of over 46.8 million bags from 206,396 flights, with an average of 128,400 bags checked daily.

RTA Signs Agreement To Launch Aerial Taxis In Dubai By 2026
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Get ready, Dubai residents! Exciting news is on the horizon as Dubai gears up to introduce aerial taxis by 2026.

Dubai Gets World’s First Mobile-Floating Fire Station
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Dubai Civil Defence has launched the world's first sustainable mobile floating fire station. This move aligns with Dubai's aim to continuously improve its fire and rescue services while encouraging environmental sustainability.

Remote Work For Federal Government Employees On Monday
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The private sector has been asked to offer flexible working for employees where possible across the UAE.

Emirates Named Global Airline Partner Of The NBA
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Emirates and the National Basketball Association have announced a multiyear global marketing partnership naming Emirates the Official Global Airline Partner of the NBA.