Expo 2020 Dubai, the first world exhibition organised in the Middle East, opens today; 25 million visitors are expected. The European Parliament has called for a boycott of the Expo in protest at human rights violations in the Emirates

Under Roads and Transport Authority's People Happiness programme Dubai will equip 30 pedestrian bridges across the emirate with moving sensors that action light when people walk by, aiming to improve safety and comfort for residents crossing major roads

Gold jewellery in the UAE is costing up to 13% less than in India, and many UAE residents travelling home for holidays wonder how much gold they can legally carry into India after changes to baggage rules in 2026 and revised duty-free allowances for gold

A new phase of streamlined, fully digital work permit services has been launched to speed up hiring processes; the new unified platform will offer access to 13 different permit types to boost efficiency in UAE labour market

A second oil pipeline bypassing strait of Hormuz will be completed by 2027; the State oil company has disclosed and accelerated the project, which is expected to double export capacity transporting fuel to Fujairah area bordering northern Oman