UAE News

1 year ago

Dubai Taxis Announces Hourly Rentals, Passenger Tracking and More New Services

Dubai Taxis has announced new hourly rentals, tracking information and journey-sharing services to its app. The new services include driver-hiring by time to create a chauffeur-style service and accurate trip detail-sharing capabilities. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) subsidiary Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) announced the launch of four smart and innovative services to its digital application (DTC App). One of the premium services recently provided by DTC is the “Hourly Rental” service. This service is designed to suit the demands of residents, tourists, and entrepreneurs, as well as tourist facilities such as hotels, tour operators, airlines, and other public and private entities. Users can use the service to make many nonstop trips without designating a specific destination. Passengers can guide the driver to specific locations. The service caters to business executives by allowing them to book a single limousine for several meetings, with the option of making multiple stops as part of their business trips. The service is available 24/7, allowing users to complete all journeys with a single vehicle rather than switching between different vehicles, saving them time, effort, and cost. DTC also launched the “Lost and Found Service”, enabling passengers who lost any of their belongings during their trip to retrieve […]

1 year ago

UAE Holidays: 24-Day Winter Break Dates for Schools Revealed

UAE pupils and teachers go back to school for the new academic year on Monday, August 28, following a summer break of around nine weeks. While families and education workers have been preparing to start the new school year, many are already looking ahead to the next extended holiday. The academic calendar for the 2023-2024 school year has already been revealed, with term dates announced by the UAE cabinet earlier in the year. At a cabinet meeting in March, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, approved the calendar for the next three academic years. The decision outlined the detailed timeline for school holidays and term dates in the country until 2026. Schools must have a minimum of 182 operative days in each academic year, For the 2023-2024 year, these are the approved dates: Most schools operate half-term holidays within each block and dates are determined by management teams at each education establishment. With the dates of the winter term for UAE schools already defined, it means pupils, families and educators can look forward to a 24-day holiday beginning in December. With most schools breaking up for the winter term on Friday, December 8 […]

1 year ago

Dubai to Host UAE’s First Electric Scooter Race This Year

The Federation for Micromobility and Sport and the Dubai Sports Council announced the creation of the Dubai Electric Scooter Cup, the pre-eminent showcase for e-scooter racing and micromobility potentiality. As a culmination of the Year of Sustainability in the UAE, the Dubai Electric Scooter Cup will take place on December 9, 2023, and will unite the world’s best riders to race on the fastest electric scooter around the streets of Dubai. Celebrating sustainability, new mobility, safety and inclusivity, twelve top male and female riders will compete together in a knockout-style race for the title of the first Dubai Electric Scooter Cup Champion. Designed specifically for the Dubai Electric Scooter Cup, the RS-Zero scooter is not only the fastest in the world, with a top speed of 140 kph, it is state-of-the-art in its technology and designed to be the ultimate in elite performance. The Federation for Micromobility and Sport spearheads the development of micromobility as an exciting new form of racing and as a more sustainable form of urban mobility. This cooperation with the Dubai Sports Council to host the first-ever Dubai Electric Scooter Cup has as its goal to pioneer development in safety, infrastructure and technology in the fast-growing […]

1 year ago

Aldar Expands Education Investments in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Bahrain

Aldar Properties has announced its expansion of investment in the education sector across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain. This includes the acquisition of Kent College Dubai and Virginia International Private School, Abu Dhabi. The group announced a commitment of AED1 billion in 2022 and the new announcement adds a further AED350 million to the investment portfolio. Aldar Education’s plan includes the establishment of Cranleigh Bahrain, the first branded premium school in the country to offer a British International Curriculum. Acquisitions in UAE include Kent College Dubai and Virginia International Private School in Abu Dhabi with the Kent College acquisition subject to customary approvals, set to be the firm’s entry into the city. Click Here to Read More.

1 year ago

UAE Announces New School Ratings, Only 1 School Rated ‘Outstanding’

New UAE school ratings have been released to give an indication of the quality of education in the country. Sharjah’s Itqan program was launched to rate schools in the emirate and the results were announced at an event organised by the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA), at University City Hall. 110 schools were reviewed across ten curricula and served more than 181,000 students. The study found 54 schools out of 110, representing 49 per cent of those evaluated, provide good or better education. The breakdown of the results revealed: One outstanding schoolNine very good schools44 good schools53 acceptable” schoolsThree weak schools.No school was ranked very weak. Click Here to Read More.

1 year ago

Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed Announces New Law for Self-Driving Cars

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has issued a new law in Dubai for self-driving or autonomous vehicles operating in the emirate. Law No. (9) of 2023, outlines the regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles operating in the city, and aims to accelerate Dubai’s smart mobility transformation and attract investments in the sector, as per a statement by the office of Sheikh Mohammed. Under the new law, the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will be responsible to develop strategic plans and policies to improve the operations of autonomous vehicles in the emirate. The law mandates that a license issued by the Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA is mandatory for conducting any activity related to autonomous vehicles. Click Here to Read More.

2 years ago

UAE: IIT To Open in Abu Dhabi Next Year

India’s renowned college Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) is expected to open its first overseas campus in Abu Dhabi next year. This was confirmed by Sunjay Sudhir, Indian ambassador to the UAE, who said it would be a “significant move”. “We are expecting the sessions to start next year,” he said. He also confirmed that the finer details are still being finalised. “Currently discussions are on between ADEK and IIT Delhi on concrete things like where to set up, the course curriculum, the student body and the business model.” According to Sudhir, the institute will provide high level education to its prospective students. “Details about faculty is still under discussion,” he said. “But the education will be of very high quality. The quality that IIT is known for.” In November, a high-level team from IIT Delhi concluded a visit to the UAE capital and held extensive discussions with the Department of Education and Knowledge Abu Dhabi (ADEK) officials and other stakeholders in the UAE. Presently, there are 23 IITs in India, which are located in various regions of the country offering undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate level programmes. The institute is considered to be one among the best engineering colleges in […]

2 years ago

An Interview With The Award-Winning Team Of Bait Maryam, Dubai

Bait Maryam, a Dubai-based restaurant specializing in Levantine cuisine recently became the recipient of a Michelin Star Guide award. The Bib Gourmand Award for high-quality food at low prices was awarded to 14 restaurants featured in the comprehensive manual exploring the best eateries in Dubai. Inspired by her mother’s relationship with the community, Chef Salam Daqqaq established Bait Maryam, providing a homely experience for those visiting the Levantine restaurant. We recently had an opportunity to interview Nada Darraj, General Manager at Bait Maryam to know more about the restaurant. You are one of 14 restaurants in Dubai to receive the prestigious Bib Gourmand Award. How will this recognition affect your business? The award will positively affect the business in terms of worldwide exposure. A Palestinian-owned restaurant and chef achieving a prestigious award like this one is a matter of great pride for us! We are grateful to have been recognized in a city that brims with F&B options. What is the bestselling item off your menu? What makes it special? Our best seller is the Fatet mouskhan and what makes it so special is that my mother, Chef Salam Daqqaq created it inspired by the famous Mouskhan in Levantine cuisine. […]

2 years ago

A long Dubai weekend with a McLaren 720s Spider

Gulf Insider spends time with what’s been called “the world’s greatest supercar”. By Charlie Cooksey I remember visiting McLaren’s factory in Woking back in the summer of 2015 and being impressed with its beauty – spacious modern architecture on the edge of a lake set within the rolling hills of the English countryside. Everything was state of the art and spotlessly clean – you could, as the saying goes, ‘eat your lunch off the floor’. I felt the pride and innovation of the McLaren workforce and the great lengths the engineers go to improve every product for speed, lightness, safety, and to make the world’s finest performance machines. I have kept good relations ever since, to the extent McLaren kindly offered me a striking bright orange 720s Spider to use as my personal transport when they learned I’d be visiting the UAE over a four-day long weekend last month. It would have been rude to have turned down such an enticing offer so on arriving in Dubai, I went and collected this thrilling machine from the Dubai Autodrome. Getting into the 720s, silly me had forgotten this car doesn’t do ‘normal doors’ – it sports the gull-wing doors. Getting in […]

2 years ago

A Dubai weekend in “affordable” Ferraris – Part I | The Roma

In the battle of the “affordable” Ferraris, which wins – Roma or Portofino M? Gulf Insider seeks to find out. By Charlie Cooksey Which is the best “affordable” Ferrari, the Roma or the Portofino M? I had the opportunity last month to drive and spend time with both. Okay, let’s be honest, neither of these entry-level Ferraris can really be called affordable, with starting prices of around BHD 95,000. But, in the world of luxury supercars, they qualify. Both are stunning, immensely powerful, and in the very top echelon of sports cars. I contacted an influencer friend in Dubai, Nadia Sultan, and asked if she’d like to collaborate with us to create some glamorous Ferrari content – turns out she’s always loved the Ferrari brand and jumped at the chance. I mean, who doesn’t love Ferraris? Nadia (@nadiasultanx) is a growing influencer and TikToker based in Dubai who I’d been following for a while and creates fun, authentic yet glamorous content. A great fit for the job. We decided to create content with Nadia for the Portofino M – she suited the Portofino M since it was a convertible so we could get some wind-swept shots with the roof retracted. […]

Search Here

Recent Posts

Travel Agency Owner on Trial for Misusing Customer Funds

12 Fraudsters Caught in Digital Payment App Scam

Bahrainis Urged to Leave Lebanon ‘Immediately’

Canadian School Bahrain’s Abby Saadeh on Nurturing Curiosity Through Student-Centred Leadership

Search Here

Dubai Taxis Announces Hourly Rentals, Passenger Tracking and More New Services

UAE Holidays: 24-Day Winter Break Dates for Schools Revealed

Dubai to Host UAE’s First Electric Scooter Race This Year

Aldar Expands Education Investments in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Bahrain

UAE Announces New School Ratings, Only 1 School Rated ‘Outstanding’

Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed Announces New Law for Self-Driving Cars

UAE: IIT To Open in Abu Dhabi Next Year

An Interview With The Award-Winning Team Of Bait Maryam, Dubai

A long Dubai weekend with a McLaren 720s Spider

A Dubai weekend in “affordable” Ferraris – Part I | The Roma

Recent Posts

Travel Agency Owner on Trial for Misusing Customer Funds

12 Fraudsters Caught in Digital Payment App Scam

Bahrainis Urged to Leave Lebanon ‘Immediately’

Canadian School Bahrain’s Abby Saadeh on Nurturing Curiosity Through Student-Centred Leadership

Expo City Dubai’s Winter City returns in December

Saudi Athletes Will Compete For Prizes Worth Over SR200 Million In 3rd Saudi Games In Riyadh From Thursday

Useful Links

Subscribe to our mailing list

Online Magazine