Public transport buses in Abu Dhabi will stop accepting cash payments, starting from October 11. The Department of Transport is advising commuters to purchase Hafilat smartcards before boarding. Its decision to stop using money boxes for bus fares is aimed at reducing congestion while getting on and off the bus. Hafilat cards can be purchased from bus stations, malls as well as online ticketing machines.
UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and US issue joint call for peace in Sudan
The UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United States, known collectively as the QUAD, have issued a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to restoring peace and security in Sudan.
Dubai welcomes IIM Ahmedabad’s first overseas campus
The first international campus of the prestigious Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has officially opened at Dubai International Academic City.
UAE extradites fugitives to Sweden over arms trafficking charges
The UAE has extradited two fugitives to Sweden following their arrest by Dubai Police, acting on an Interpol Red Notice.
UAE summons Israeli Deputy Head of Mission over attack on Qatar
The UAE has summoned the Israeli Deputy Head of Mission, David Ohad Horsandi, to formally express its strong condemnation of Israel’s recent attack on Qatar.
UAE, Hungary leaders discuss expanding cooperation in key sectors
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held talks with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who is on a working visit to the UAE.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
Apple Inc. shares fell Monday after a closely followed analyst warned that demand for the firm’s new iPhone 16 Pro model has been lower than expected. Is this a sign that the AI software just isn’t ready?
Does working from home kill productivity or can it benefit staff by giving them more flexibility and a better work/life balance?
Dubai’s current population is more than double compared to almost twenty years ago, which now stands at 3.7 million. Lots of families are also moving to the UAE now. So what does it mean for the property market?
Glory Ehirim Nkiruka is Noon’s first ever female delivery driver. In her first ever interview, she explained why she loves her job, despite the heat!
