Author: Editorial team
CAIRO, 30th June, 2026 (WAM) — Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with UAE companies operating in the energy sector and providing a stable, attractive investment environment to support the expansion of their investments in Egypt, helping increase oil and gas production and advance mutual interests. The remarks came during a meeting with Richard Hall, Chief Executive Officer of UAE-based Dana Gas, to review the company’s operations in Egypt and plans to expand exploration, development and production activities, including increasing natural gas output from its onshore Nile Delta concessions.…
The Indian government has announced a significant hike in passport service fees for UAE-based applicants, with the new structure set to take effect from July 1, 2026, the Consulate General of India in Dubai confirmed on Tuesday. The revised fees will apply uniformly across the Consulate General of India in Abu Dhabi, the Consulate General of India in Dubai, and all Indian Consular Application Centres (ICACs) operated by the outsourced service provider across the UAE. Under the new structure, ordinary fresh or reissue applications for a 36-page passport will cost Dh450 in the normal category — a 60 per cent…
DUBAI, 30th June, 2026 (WAM) — dnata, a global air and travel services provider, has been re-awarded a ground handling licence at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in the Netherlands, reinforcing its position at one of Europe’s most important aviation hubs. The award follows a competitive public tender by the airport operator and enables dnata to continue providing high-quality ground handling services at AMS for the next seven years, as Schiphol moves into the next phase of its ground handling operations. dnata has been serving airline customers in Amsterdam for more than a decade, providing passenger, baggage, ramp and cargo services…
SHARJAH, 30th June, 2026 (WAM) — The 2026 edition of Sharjah Summer Promotions will commence tomorrow, Wednesday, with festivities set to begin across the emirate’s regions and cities. Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), in strategic collaboration with government entities, private-sector partners, and key stakeholders, the retail campaign forms part of the summer season running from 1st July to 15th September 2026. The Sharjah Summer Promotions 2026 programme features large-scale discounts and exclusive offers on a broad selection of products and top local and global brands across…
For nearly three months, UAE motorists found themselves combining errands, leaving one family car parked and even switching to the Metro for part of their commute as fuel prices climbed. With petrol prices set to fall from July 1, commuters said that the savings may not be life-changing, but they will bring some much-needed relief. Depending on how much they drive, some residents estimate they could save more than Dh200 a month — money they plan to put towards shopping, summer holidays or simply reducing household expenses. The UAE on Monday announced lower fuel prices for July, with Super 98…
Dubai’s popular shopping destination is putting a fresh spin on summer fitness with its new 12K Walk to Unlock campaign, encouraging visitors to turn their daily step count into a rewarding wellness challenge. Running until August 1, the initiative transforms Ibn Battuta Mall into an indoor walking track powered by the Fitze app. Visitors simply download the app, join the Ibn Battuta challenge and begin walking through the mall’s six themed courts: China, India, Persia, Egypt, Tunisia and Andalusia. As their step count rises, they unlock exclusive rewards, with 12,000 steps serving as the ultimate milestone. Participants can also earn…
DUBAI, 30th June, 2026 (WAM) — Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has rolled out a series of traffic ‘Quick Wins’ at 28 locations across Dubai between July and September 2026. The works form part of RTA’s ongoing efforts to enhance the road network, improve operational efficiency, ensure smoother traffic flow and higher safety levels, and strengthen connectivity between residential areas, educational zones, and development areas — supporting the emirate’s sustained urban and population growth. The works cover four locations around school zones, three locations in development areas, and 21 locations across various parts of Dubai. They have been scheduled during…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 30th June, 2026 (WAM) — Under sponsorship of Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry and in a step that reflects success of the initiative in turning the innovative ideas into real economic projects, Emirati citizen Mira Ibrahim Abdullah Al Jamali, winner of “RAK Talent Award” received her business project which is an equipped shop at Al Manar Mall worth AED2.5 million in presence of Mohamed Mosbbeh Al Nuaimi, Chairman, RAK Chamber and Arifa Saleh Al Falahi, Board Member, Benoy Kurien, Chief Executive Officer, Al Hamra Group, and Lee Northmore, Vice President, Al Manar Mall and…
As temperatures in Dubai climb towards 50°C this summer, a mysterious driverless vehicle performing fully autonomous parking has become one of the most talked-about automotive videos on social media. The footage, filmed in an outdoor parking area under extreme heat, shows a test vehicle navigating a parking lot, identifying an available space, avoiding surrounding obstacles, and parking itself without anyone occupying the driver’s seat. The unusual demonstration has generated widespread discussion among automotive enthusiasts, technology observers, and industry experts, with many questioning whether the Middle East could soon witness the arrival of next-generation intelligent valet parking technology. Driverless Parking in…
DUBAI, 30th June, 2026 (WAM) — flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, announced today the publication of its inaugural Sustainability Report for 2025. Titled “fly forward 2025,” the report outlines the formal execution of a five-year sustainability strategy. The report is developed in reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Structured across six core environmental, social and governance (ESG) pillars, the report underscores the airline’s commitment towards achieving a more sustainable future while growing its network, reducing its environmental footprint and supporting the communities it serves. In 2025, the carrier conducted a…