The Dubai International Holy Quran Award has received 20,500 applications from 135 countries for its 29th edition — the largest international participation the competition has ever seen. Applications have come from Arab and Islamic nations as well as Muslim communities across multiple continents, reflecting how far the award’s reach has grown since its establishment. Registration for the 1448H–2027 edition has now closed following the record response. Held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the competition has steadily built its standing as one of the…
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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the second edition of its Traffic Safety Film Festival, giving filmmakers, students, and community members a real platform to promote safer behaviour on the roads. The competition comes with cash and honorary prizes worth up to AED300,000, sponsored by Azizi Developments. It follows on from a successful first edition in 2025, which pulled in more than 100 creative entries. The festival uses short films and visual storytelling to get important road safety messages across. The whole idea is to encourage people to follow traffic laws, steer clear of risky driving, and take…
Dubai is set to launch its first accredited Bachelor of Music programme, giving aspiring musicians and music professionals a brand new higher education option right here in the UAE. SAE University College Dubai is now accepting applications for the three-year, full-time programme, with the first intake set to begin in September 2026. Built around contemporary and electronic music, the course blends creative skills with real practical industry knowledge. This launch comes as the UAE continues investing in its cultural and creative industries, aiming to grow their share of the national economy. The country has set a target for the creative…
Anyone who has arrived at DXB, collected their bags and then navigated the outdoor pickup area in Dubai’s summer heat knows exactly the problem this lounge is solving. Dubai International Airport has opened a dedicated waiting lounge for Uber and Careem passengers at Terminal 3, positioned directly at the main app-based taxi pickup area. Introduced by Uber in partnership with Dubai Airports, the facility is designed to make the gap between exiting the terminal and getting into your car noticeably more comfortable and considerably better organised. Where Is the Uber and Careem Lounge at Dubai Airport? The lounge sits in…
Driving through Dubai’s Salik toll gates is pretty straightforward as long as your vehicle and account are properly registered and topped up. The catch is that not staying on top of Salik’s rules can land you with fines anywhere from Dh50 up to Dh10,000 for the more serious violations. Getting a handle on how these fines work can save motorists from unnecessary costs. Something as simple as keeping enough balance in your account or making sure your mobile number is up to date can help you avoid the most common violations and missed alerts. Salik Fine for Insufficient Funds: Dh50…