The first phase of Dubai’s new smart-address system will be rolled out in October. ‘Makani’ allows residents to precisely locate destinations with the help of a 10-digit code. It acquires real-time coordinates from satellites to provide information on access points to buildings and facilities in the emirate. The first phase will cover 40,000 buildings in 60 districts, in addition to government departments and metro stations. The app is free to download across different platforms.
UAE President welcomes King of Jordan, discusses regional issues
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of Jordan upon his arrival in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
Sheikh Abdullah holds bilateral talks with regional counterparts
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed strengthening relations with his counterparts in Egypt, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia in separate phone calls.
Dubai records nearly 7 million international visitors in 2026
Dubai has welcomed 869,000 international overnight visitors in August 2026 - its strongest monthly volume since February.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan selects first recipient of Mohammed bin Rashid leadership medal
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister, has approved an official of the rank of Director-General as the first recipient of the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Medal.
