Huda Ata

Special to Gulf News

Huda Ata is an independent writer based in the UAE.

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Sheikh Hamdan hails Dubai's 1,474 service overhaul

Three-year overhaul streamlines government services and elevates customer experience

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai

Fog likely in UAE as temperatures set to ease

Temperatures may hit 45°C in Liwa and Al Sila, with Dubai at 41°C

Conditions will become humid by night and into Wednesday morning over some coastal and internal areas.

UAE bars employers from changing contracts unilaterally

Any change reducing a worker’s minimum legal rights will be considered void

Contract amendments are governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations.

Dubai launches AI system to improve bus readiness

The system monitors more than 1,100 buses and supports 26 operational scenarios

The system uses advanced technologies to reduce the time needed to make decisions and distribute buses from between 30 and 60 minutes to less than one minute.

Kuwait changes rules on travel ban orders

New decree allows more Court of First Instance judges to handle travel ban requests

The amendment is intended to ensure that travel ban applications are decided immediately after being submitted.

ADCB restores core banking services after outage

Customers had faced intermittent access issues over several days, the bank said.

The disruption caused intermittent outages over several days, leaving some customers unable to access certain services through the app.

Sheikh Hamdan meets gaming titans for Dubai future

Crown Prince backs Dubai Program for Gaming 2033 as pillar of digital economy

Dubai Gaming Retreat charts roadmap to become global hub for gaming innovation

Vehicle impounded? Sharjah allows 4-day recovery window

Sharjah warns unclaimed impounded vehicles will be sold after July 9 deadline

Owners given four days to reclaim impounded vehicles or face public auction

Qatar restores maritime trade links with Iran

Maritime traffic resumes between Qatar and Iran after months-long disruption

Shrapnel strike kills Qatari citizen, injures resident

UAE sees fair skies, highs of 47°C and humid nights

Humidity will increase overnight as fog and mist become possible in coastal areas

The weather is being influenced by a weak surface pressure system, accompanied by an extension of a weak upper-air low-pressure system.

How to avoid traffic during Al Taawun tunnel works

Motorists urged to use alternative routes and avoid peak hours during construction

Motorists advised to avoid travelling between 7am and 9am, when morning traffic is at its busiest, and between 4pm and 7pm, the peak evening period.

UAE sends $30m in emergency relief to crisis-hit Sudan

Reiterates its commitment to protecting civilians and supporting humanitarian efforts.

Emergency assistance will be delivered through the UAE Aid Agency and UN partners.

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