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Ready to ride the UAE's first passenger train? After months of anticipation, Etihad Rail has officially started carrying passengers between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah during the introductory phase. More stations will join the network on September 30, 2026, when Dubai Train Station and Al Dhaid Train Station open. Before you set off, make sure you know the passenger rules. Etihad Rail has published passenger guidelines covering travel with children and pets, prohibited items, onboard rules, and the fines that apply for breaking them. Passenger guidelines Children and family travel Infants travel free when sitting on an accompanying adult's lap. One...

From screen time to online safety, social media remains a top concern for parents worldwide. The UAE has introduced new age-based restrictions, including a social media ban for children under 15. Here's what is changing. Under the new regulations, children under 15 will not be allowed to create personal social media accounts or use the full features of social media platforms. The restrictions cover: posting content commenting sharing content joining public groups Parents' permission won't make an exception for their child. Users aged 15 and 16 can still use social media, but their accounts will have extra safety measures: Age-appropriate...

A photo goes viral, everyone starts sharing it, and a few hours later people realise it was fake. AI-edited images and videos can spread misinformation, damage reputations, and create panic very quickly. Manipulated content is getting much harder to spot with the naked eye, but a young UAE researcher may have found a solution. During her master’s studies at Zayed University, Bashayer Al Salami spent time researching digital threats and AI manipulation online. The research later turned into Deepy, a platform that checks uploaded photos, videos, and audio clips and tells users whether the content may have been artificially altered....

This week, the UAE celebrates one of the most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, Eid Al Adha. The holiday traditionally begins with early morning prayers at mosques on the first day of Eid. In 2026, Eid Al Adha begins on Wednesday, May 27, and here are the prayer timings across the UAE. Eid Prayer in Abu Dhabi and Dubai Al Ain: 5:45 AM Abu Dhabi City: 5:51 AM Zayed City: 5:56 AM Celebrating this Eid in the capital? Don’t miss top activities and events during Eid al-Adha break in Abu Dhabi. Eid prayer in Dubai is scheduled for 5:47 AM....

President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has announced plans for one national health insurance system that will cover all seven emirates. UAE citizens would get the same level of healthcare support whether they’re in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah or anywhere else in the country. While the UAE healthcare tops global rankings, the access to its services varies. Different programmes in Abu Dhabi and Dubai include treatments and preventive care. Other emirates have less coverage and healthcare access. The new unified system would bring everything under one structure, making it easier for Emirati citizens to access the same healthcare services anywhere...

Waiting days for your salary could soon become much less common in the UAE private sector. Starting June 1, 2026, companies will be required to pay salaries on the first day of every month under a new MoHRE rule. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced the update under Ministerial Resolution No. 340 of 2026. Any salary paid after the first day of the month will officially count as delayed Companies must transfer at least 85% of total wages If the transferred amount falls below 85%, the employee will still be considered unpaid under the system Companies must...

If you’ve already started thinking about travel plans or a long break with family, the UAE has confirmed the Eid Al Adha holiday dates. The announcement covers both government employees and private sector workers. The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources announced that public sector employees will be off from Monday, May 25, until Friday, May 29, 2026. Work will resume on Monday, June 1. Because the holiday connects with two weekends, government employees end up with a 9-day break in total. Private sector workers will be off between Tuesday, May 26 and Friday, May 29. Work for them will...

Residents in the UAE can now start planning for Eid Al Adha 2026. The holiday’s start date has been confirmed after the crescent moon was sighted on Sunday evening, May 17. Here are all the dates for the upcoming holiday period: Dhu Al Hijjah (the final month in the Islamic calendar): Monday, May 18 Arafat Day: Tuesday, May 26 Eid Al Adha 2026 in the UAE: Wednesday, May 27 Both public and private sector employees already have holidays confirmed for the Eid break, with 9 days off for government workers and 6 days off for private sector worker. School holiday...

Students and parents across the UAE can now prepare for a return to regular school routines starting Monday. The Ministry of Education confirmed that in-person learning will resume from May 11, 2026, for students, teachers, and administrative staff in public and private schools, as well as nurseries across the UAE. The update follows several days of distance learning and comes after ongoing coordination with relevant authorities and continued monitoring of the situation. View this post on Instagram A post shared by وزارة التربية والتعليم Ministry of Education (@moeuaeofficial) Schools and nurseries will return to normal classroom learning. The Ministry of...

The first Etihad Rail passenger station in Fujairah has just been revealed, giving us a first look at what’s ahead. A video from the official visit shows a modern, bright station with big windows letting in plenty of natural light and sleek, clean design. One of the features highlighted in the video is a gold-and-black robot that provides information on a touchscreen. There are also ticket vending machines where travelers can buy tickets, both printed and digital, which include QR codes for easy access to the platform. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Etihad Rail (@etihad_rail) Passenger...