Uber's first ever Emirati drivers have hit the road.
They've started driving in Abu Dhabi, with Abed Al-Blooshi becoming the first local to join the team.
The ride-hailing service says it wants more UAE nationals to follow suit.
Anyone above 21 years of age and has held a driving licence for more than a year is eligible to drive for the company.
Planning to travel from DXB? Here's what you need to know
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is still grappling with operational disruptions following the highest recorded rainfall in 75 years, causing significant flight and baggage handling delays.
Dubai Police request residents to relocate abandoned cars
Dubai Police have requested vehicle owners to quickly relocate their parked vehicles from the roads and remove them.
Emirates extends Dubai departure travel check-in suspension
Emirates is extending the suspension of check-in for passengers departing Dubai until at least 9:00 AM on Thursday.
65 patrols perform humanitarian and community service work in Sharjah
Sharjah has dispatched 65 patrols and field teams to conduct humanitarian tasks across the Emirate.
UAE President: Safety of citizens, residents is top priority
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reaffirmed that the safety and security of citizens and residents is the top priority of the UAE government.
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Broadcasting every weekday, Georgia Tolley goes beyond the headlines to speak to government ministers, decision makers, analysts and local experts to find out how the news will impact those of us living in the UAE.
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John Lyons of Espace Real Estate says there is a slight slowdown in the property market during summer. So we asked him, does this mean prices are negotiable during the summer months?
Lawyer Rebecca Kelly of Clyde & Co. explained why UAE judicial authorities are setting up new offices to deal with financial crime, including money laundering.
Airalo - an eSim company disrupting telco's roaming revenues, has raised $60 million in funding including investment from our own e&.
It sounds like an episode of The Jetsons, but the sight of flying taxis whizzing around our cities could be much closer than you think.
The UAE has said that tougher penalties will come into force from 1st August for not keeping proper corporate tax records.
