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UAE's Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) advises government entities and companies using Application-to-Person messaging to switch to the Direct Model during the corrective period to ensure uninterrupted service.
A2P SMS allows businesses to send automated messages from an application to users. The Direct Model sends messages directly from an SMS aggregator to the end user, without intermediaries. Companies must complete the migration by December 31, 2026, when the corrective period ends.
Companies using A2P who wish to switch to the Direct Model should contact their licensed telecommunications service provider (such as e& or du), complete the transition process, and review any third-party contractual arrangements.
All parties must review.
When it comes to giving people the opportunity to create a better life, the UAE is no stranger, with its ease of visas, career and lifestyle options. One of the most appealing permits for tourists right now is the five-year multiple entry visa.
Be it for family, business or personal visits, the permit offers travellers a chance to enter the country for 90 days over the course of five years, without having to worry about the formalities of issuing a new visa every time.
Initially approved in 2021 by the UAE cabinet during a meeting chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the visa was aimed at positioning the UAE as an ideal work and tourist destination.
Along with the multiple-entry permit, the cabinet.
In a move that comes as a huge relief to Indian expats in the UAE, Alhind Tours & Travels will take over passport renewal, document attestation and other consular services starting Wednesday, July 22. The Kerala-based company won the tender in November 2025 but a legal battle had left it unable to roll out services.
This had led the Indian missions to run operations directly from their premises for over three weeks — leading to long queues and confusion among applicants. Now, with Alhind officially in place, here is everything you need to know about the takeover.
Appointments can be booked online on the website consularsevainuae.com. The slots will be released at 9am and 9pm daily from Monday to Saturday. With the takeover, passport, visa, and attestation.
Dubai's marine transport network is set for a data-driven upgrade as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) rolls out an enhanced Seasonal Network initiative powered by artificial intelligence and predictive analytics. The move is designed to improve service flexibility and respond more efficiently to fluctuating passenger demand during peak seasons, public holidays and major events across the emirate.The summer operating plan, effective in July, is built on an integrated big-data repository tracking passenger numbers, revenue, and occupancy rates. Officials say the system sharpens forecasting accuracy and supports more responsive operational decisions as usage patterns shift throughout the year.
How the AI-led model works?
At the centre of the initiative is an AI-led model.
Mediclinic Middle East, has announced that Mediclinic City Hospital has successfully completed its 100th kidney transplant, marking a significant milestone in the hospital’s transplant programme and its long-standing commitment to specialised renal care.
Since performing the first kidney transplant in June 2016, Mediclinic City Hospital has played an important role in expanding access to transplant services for patients with end-stage renal disease. The hospital’s transplant programme has now reached 100 procedures, offering patients an alternative to long-term dialysis and the possibility of restored health, independence and quality of life.
Dr Jacques Kobersy, chief medical officer at Mediclinic Middle East, said: “A kidney transplant is far more than a surgical.
As summer holidays get underway, many children across the UAE are spending more hours indoors, often turning to smartphones, tablets, laptops and gaming devices for entertainment. While screens have become an unavoidable partof modern childhood — supporting learning, communication and recreation — doctors are warning that prolonged device use during the break could be quietly affecting children’s posture, flexibility and spinal health. Paediatricians say they are increasingly seeing children with early signs of posture-related problems, including neck and shoulder discomfort, headaches, stiffness and reduced mobility. While these symptoms may appear minor initially, ignoring them could lead to long-term musculoskeletal issues. A study published in.
A viral social media trend encouraging children to heat 'slime' in microwave ovens has triggered a warning from Dubai Police, with doctors in the UAE cautioning parents that the seemingly harmless experiment can lead to serious injuries.
Authorities recently advised families to remain vigilant after videos promoting the practice began spreading online. With children spending more time at home during the summer break and exploring activities to stay entertained, experts warn that heating slime can cause dangerous chemical reactions, producing hot vapours and heated materials that may splatter, trigger burns, or even lead to small fires.
Dr Diya Abdul Rasheed, Specialist Pediatrician at Medeor Hospital, Dubai, explained that slime’s chemical composition makes.
