Public transport buses in Abu Dhabi will stop accepting cash payments, starting from October 11. The Department of Transport is advising commuters to purchase Hafilat smartcards before boarding. Its decision to stop using money boxes for bus fares is aimed at reducing congestion while getting on and off the bus. Hafilat cards can be purchased from bus stations, malls as well as online ticketing machines.
Dubai private school enrolment up 4.6% for new academic year
Dubai's private schools saw 406,563 students enrolled for the 2026-27 academic year, marking an annual increase of 4.6 per cent, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) announced on Thursday.
UAE Attorney-General orders investigation of flydubai flight incident
UAE Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi has ordered the formation of a team from the Public Prosecution to investigate the incident involving flydubai flight FZ1073 on Wednesday.
KHDA to launch AI policy for Dubai schools in 2027
Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is developing a standardised policy that will set guidelines for the ethical use of AI in private schools, which will roll out in 2027.
UAE, Jordan discuss bilateral relations in Abu Dhabi
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, welcomed Jordan Minister of Justice Dr. Bassam Samir Al-Talhouni in Abu Dhabi.
