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Hajj 2026: Abu Dhabi Shares Must-Know Health Tips For Pilgrims
With the Hajj season drawing closer, health authorities in Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre are reminding pilgrims that preparation goes far beyond booking...
Etihad Airways rolls out stylish new business class amenity kits with LANEIGE skincare
There’s something quietly satisfying about opening a well-designed amenity kit mid-flight — and this summer, Etihad Airways is making that moment feel a...
UAE Schools Shift to Online Classes After Missile Alerts: What Parents Need to Know
It was a regular school morning across the UAE—drop-offs, morning assemblies, and packed lunchboxes. But by evening, things had changed. Following missile alerts...
UAE Weather Update: Temperatures Climb to 43°C with Humid Nights and Dusty Weekend Ahead
Residents across the UAE can expect a noticeable shift in weather this week, with temperatures rising steadily and humidity levels increasing, especially during...
Missiles Intercepted Over UAE: Air Defence Systems Stop Major Threat
It was a tense moment across the UAE on May 4, but one that ended with reassurance. The country’s UAE air defence systems...
Big Oil Move: UAE Exits OAPEC Right After OPEC
The UAE has officially confirmed its withdrawal from the Organisation of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries, effective May 1, 2026. The move comes just...
A Massive Bubble World Is Opening in Al Ain—and Everyone Will Be Talking About It
There’s something refreshingly different heading to Al Ain this summer. Bubble Planet Al Ain is set to open at Al Ain Square from...
Sharjah Police Roll Out Team to Enhance Workplace Safety
In line with the UAE’s “Year of the Family,” Sharjah Police has rolled out a new community initiative aimed at strengthening family values...
Abu Dhabi Civil Marriage in 15 Minutes: A Quick Wedding Option for Couples
Weddings don’t always need months of planning, packed guest lists, and endless paperwork. In Abu Dhabi, some couples are now walking into a...
Global Village’s Dhs99 Unlimited Rides Deal Is the Best Excuse to Visit Before Summer
There’s something about Global Village in the evenings. The lights flicker on, music builds in the background, and the Carnival slowly comes to...
