Author: Mohan Nasre

Dubai Metro has finished a full air conditioning overhaul across 62 trains, wrapping up the work before temperatures hit their summer peak. The programme is part of the Metro’s annual readiness effort — making sure that the millions of passengers who rely on the network every month aren’t stepping from 40-degree heat into a train that can’t keep up. Getting the timing right matters here. Completing the overhaul before the hottest stretch of the year means the systems are fresh and fully tested precisely when they’re needed most. Extensive Maintenance Improves Passenger Comfort The work covered a thorough inspection, servicing…

Dubai’s residential property market has delivered another strong six months, and the headline story isn’t just the growth — it’s the resilience. Geopolitical tensions in the region, particularly around the Iran-Israel conflict, created a brief period of uncertainty that touched investor sentiment. The market paused, took stock, and then carried on. Transaction volumes recovered quickly, and the broader growth trajectory remained intact. Property experts point to several factors that explain this durability — a stable economy, investor-friendly regulations, long-term residency options linked to property ownership and a government that has consistently worked to make Dubai an easy and attractive place…

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has personally congratulated the country’s top eight high school students following the release of this year’s examination results. His message acknowledged not just the grades, but the years of hard work, discipline and commitment that produced them. The recognition extended beyond the students themselves. Sheikh Mohammed’s message also celebrated the parents, teachers and schools whose support made these achievements possible — a reminder that outstanding academic results are rarely the product of individual effort alone. Education sits at the very top of the UAE’s national…

Summer is here, school is out, and flights are filling up fast. Across the UAE, thousands of residents are in the middle of planning their holiday travel — and the first thing most of them are noticing is that tickets cost more than they did a few months ago. That’s the reality of peak season. Airlines know demand is high, seats go quickly, and prices reflect that. But there’s a strategy that travel experts keep coming back to for good reason: before you book, compare airports. Dubai International is the obvious starting point for most people, but Abu Dhabi and…

Home to more than 200 nationalities living and working together in harmony, the UAE has long stood as a global example of peaceful coexistence, dialogue and mutual respect. Built on the principles of tolerance and cultural understanding, the nation continues to champion initiatives that promote stability, humanitarian values and constructive engagement at a time when conflicts and divisions are affecting communities across the world. Reflecting these values, Sajeda Shawa, Head of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in the UAE, has joined a growing chorus of international leaders, parliamentarians, faith representatives and humanitarian voices calling…