BBQ banned in parts of Jebel Hafeet, Al Ain; fines can go up to Dh4,000
Planning a winter barbecue at Jebel Hafeet? Visitors heading to Al Ain’s iconic mountain now need to be more careful. Authorities have banned...
Makkah’s winter season is no longer just about cooler weather
Winter in Makkah has taken a fresh turn. The city, known globally for its spiritual significance, is now drawing attention for something beyond...
Georgia Introduces Mandatory Travel Insurance for UAE Tourists
If Georgia is on the travel list for 2026, UAE residents will need to plan a little more carefully. Starting 1 January 2026,...
RTA Confirms 60% Completion of Oud Maitha and Al Asayel Road Project
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that 60% of the Oud Maitha Road and Al Asayel Street project is now complete....
UAE Revises Friday School Hours From January 9
If you’ve lived in the UAE long enough, you know that Fridays have a special rhythm. It’s the day the city slows down...
UAE legal age reduced to 18: What has changed
The UAE has officially lowered the age of legal maturity from 21 to 18 under a new federal decree. The update gives young...
Jeddah gets ready for Asia’s biggest club football showdown
Jeddah is once again taking centre stage in Asian football. The city has officially been confirmed as the host of the AFC Champions...
RAK Sets New World Record with a Massive 2,300-Drone Phoenix to Welcome 2026
If there is one thing we know for sure in the UAE, it’s that we don’t do “small” when it comes to New...
Sheikh Zayed Festival welcomes 2026 with a sky full of colour
Dubai’s DSF Drone Show Returns: A Thousand Drones Light Up the Sky Every Night. The Sheikh Zayed Festival welcomed 2026 with a New...
All UAE Mosques Shift to 12:45 PM Friday Prayers Starting Today
If you’re heading out for Jumu’ah today, don’t rely on last year’s clock. Starting today, Friday, January 2, 2026, the rhythm of our...
