The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has issued a circular allowing UAE federal employees up to three hours of flexible working on the first day of school to escort their children. Staff with kindergarten-age children receive the same allowance across the entire first week of term. Read more →

Dubai's RTA has awarded two contracts totalling AED 1.161 billion to upgrade Al Meydan Street, adding 17 kilometres of roads and 3,700 metres of bridges. The project, due for completion by end of 2028, will cut travel times on key north-south corridors by up to 66%. Read more →

Americana Restaurants has signed an exclusive agreement to bring Taco Bell to the UAE, extending its long-running partnership with Yum! Brands beyond KFC and Pizza Hut. A phased GCC rollout is planned, though no opening dates have been confirmed. Read more →

Mohamed Alabbar has described Marassi as "number one in the world", crediting Egyptian workers and technicians with building, maintaining and operating the North Coast development. Speaking at a gathering at the project, the Emaar chairman said the workforce's ability to learn and deliver was proof of Egyptian capability on a global scale. Read more →

Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi Airports and DCT Abu Dhabi have launched Welcome Back to Abu Dhabi, a back-to-school activation at Zayed International Airport. Returning families receive cultural boarding passes with free museum access across the Saadiyat Cultural District and links to curated family itineraries. Read more →

Captain Huda Al Musallami has become the first Emirati woman to qualify as a training captain in the UAE, announced by Etihad Airways on Emirati Women's Day. She brings more than 10,000 flying hours and over two decades of experience to a role she now uses to prepare the next generation of pilots. Read more →

Brent crude and WTI both slipped 0.3 per cent in early Asian trading, pulling back after gains in the prior session. Both benchmarks are headed for weekly declines, with Brent down 5.3 per cent and WTI off 4.3 per cent. Read more →

Amna Al Zaabi reflects on Emirati Women's Day, highlighting progress and the responsibility of women in the UAE's development. She stresses that leadership is about impact and enabling others, with empowerment stemming from opportunity and trust. Al Zaabi advises women to seize opportunities and build capability rather than solely focusing on titles. Read more →