Sahim SalimStaff Writer sahim@khaleejtimes.comAs Associate Editor, Sahim Salim helps tell the UAE story like no one else does — and leads a team of reporters that asks the questions to get news and headlines that matter.
New age cut-off rules apply for admissions as UAE opens school registrations Parents can register children for UAE public schools for the 2026-27 academic year from February 9 to March 6
Ramadan 2026: 10 words and phrases you’ll hear all month in the UAE Your guide to the words of Ramadan and what they mean, so you can follow the conversations around you
Ramadan 2026 fasting hours in UAE: A week-by-week guide Ramadan begins 10 to 12 days earlier each year because the Islamic Hijri calendar is lunar, with months lasting 29 or 30 days depending on the sighting of the crescent moon
'Almost like a train': How Dubai's driverless transport system Glydways will cut traffic RTA has signed a cooperation agreement with Glydways to launch Dubai’s first automated transit network programme
Rent or buy? First-time buyers push UAE property market towards ownership Sales listing impressions rose to 49% in 2025, while rental activity declined on a digital real estate platform
Wynn Bridge to link Al Marjan Island resort directly to UAE's E311, E611 highways Spanning more than 60 hectares, Wynn Al Marjan Island will include more than 1,500 accommodations, multiple dining venues, leisure and wellness facilities
Pay with your face: UAE introduces region's first biometric payment method The Central Bank said the pilot is being tested in a controlled environment to assess security, efficiency and operational readiness before any wider rollout
Winter Ramadan in UAE: Shorter fasting hours as likely dates of holy month, Eid revealed Shaaban began on January 20 after the crescent moon was sighted on January 19, in line with astronomical calculations
UAE job market alert: AI skills now influence who gets shortlisted Research released by LinkedIn in January found that 47 per cent of recruiters said they could not do their job without AI, while 76 per cent credited AI with helping them fill roles faster
Looking for a job in UAE? Key sectors and in-demand roles in 2025 revealed The report said employers in the UAE are hiring simultaneously for scale and skill, driven by continued recruitment in construction and hospitality
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