Etihad Rail’s new Al Yalayis Station in Dubai is entering its final stage of preparation ahead of the planned launch of the Dubai-Abu Dhabi passenger service on September 30, 2026. New images of the site show several important facilities taking shape around the station. The station is located in Jumeirah Golf Estates and is being prepared to welcome passengers travelling between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. With only a week left before the service begins, work is focused on completing the final infrastructure and access facilities. One of the most visible developments is the nearly completed indoor pedestrian bridge. The bridge…
Author: Mohan Nasre
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LEGOLAND Dubai Resort is getting ready to welcome families for its new season from October 7, 2026. The opening comes during the October school break, making it a timely option for families looking for activities and entertainment in Dubai. The new season is designed around the theme “Connecting Through Play”, with children between the ages of 2 and 12 forming the main focus. Along with the regular attractions, visitors can expect a new Sound & Light Show at Miniland. The new show is one of the key additions planned for the season. It is expected to give families another reason…
The countdown is officially on. In exactly 50 days, the Dubai T100 Triathlon Weekend returns from 13–15 November, with the third edition of the event moving to its new coastal home at Al Mamzar as the T100 Race to Qatar heads into its closing Middle East stretch. Over 2,000 TRIATHLETES AND COUNTING The field is already taking shape as one of the most international yet. Athletes from 57 nationalities have signed up, and more than a third are returning from previous editions. This builds on last year’s event at Meydan, which drew more than 3,000 triathletes and more than 15,000…
UAE-based Indians who use UPI in India will continue to make payments without paying a transaction fee when the new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) takes effect on October 15, 2026. The change applies to selected merchant transactions, not ordinary personal transfers. The new system introduces an MDR of 0.4 per cent on eligible person-to-merchant UPI payments above Rs2,000. The charge is a payment-processing cost for the merchant accepting the transaction and is not meant to be added separately to the customer’s bill. This distinction is important for NRIs who use UPI while visiting India. They may use the system for…
The UAE dirham symbol has been added to Unicode 18.0, marking an important step towards making the currency sign easier to use across digital platforms. The new standard gives technology companies a common code that software can recognize. The symbol has been assigned the unique Unicode code U+20C3. This means developers and technology companies now have a standard character they can use when displaying UAE dirham prices and financial information. The change could eventually make the symbol available across smartphones, computers, websites, and apps. However, it will not immediately place a new dirham key on every device. What Does Unicode…