From AI meal plans to smart grocery apps, tech is reshaping how we eat.

UAE shoppers turn to AI to cut food costs, eat smarter

Budget pressure is turning GCC grocery habits smarter, healthier and more tech-driven

Why every woman needs a girls’ trip this summer

Follow these golden rules, travel hacks, and check-list for a drama-free vacation

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UAE smoking rules: What’s allowed and what’s not

Where smoking and vaping are allowed or banned in the UAE

Find out which public spaces in the UAE allow smoking and which could land you with fines. Shisha, vaping, and cigarette rules explained.

UAE pilgrims: No Hajj without these vaccines

Planning to travel for Hajj from the UAE? Key vaccines and health precautions for pilgrims

An aerial view shows Mecca's Grand Mosque with the Kaaba, Islam's holiest site in the centre on June 17, 2024, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

How to apply for a birth certificate in Dubai

Issue, copy, or replace a birth certificate online via DHA – documents and fees explained.

According to DHA, by digitising the birth certificate application process, the system is now faster and easier for parents to obtain this essential document.

UAE: How to handle employers not providing insurance

Employers failing to provide health insurance may face fines from Dh500 to Dh150,000

Employers are legally required to cover expatriate employees with health insurance. Understand workers' rights, filing complaints, and penalties for non-compliance.

How sick leave works under UAE Labour Law

Explained: Sick leave entitlements, notification rules, and the need for a doctor's note

Employees should ensure they follow proper procedures when reporting sick leave to avoid complications, and employers must adhere to the law when handling cases of extended sickness.

Umrah travel: UAE residents need mandatory vaccines

Umrah pilgrims must get mandatory vaccinations at least 10 days before departure.

International pilgrims must secure an Umrah permit via the Nusuk app before entering the Grand Mosque or the Prophet’s Mosque.

New Umrah rule: Meningitis vaccine now mandatory

All Umrah pilgrims must get the vaccine at least 10 days before arriving in Saudi Arabia

All Umrah pilgrims must receive a meningitis vaccine at least 10 days before arrival in Saudi Arabia, as per the latest health regulations effective from February 10.

Looking to get the flu shot? Here are the details

Find out if you can get the vaccine for free in the UAE

From the age of six months on, residents are eligible to take the flu vaccine, and it is highly advised that people in the vulnerable group – pregnant women, the elderly and those with chronic diseases – ensure that they take the vaccine.

How to check coverage for basic health insurance plan

Explained: What's covered, where to get treatment and avoid surprise medical bills

Discover where you can receive care, what’s included in your basic insurance plan in Dubai and how new regulations affect residents in the Northern Emirates.

What does UAE’s new worker health insurance cover?

Details on pre-existing conditions, tests, medications, and family insurance coverage

New policy requires employers to provide basic health coverage for workers in Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah.

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