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McDonald’s UAE Just Dropped FIFA World Cup 2026 Collectible Cups — And Fans Will Want Them All
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This New McDonald’s UAE Meal Comes With a FIFA World Cup 2026 Collectible

McDonald’s UAE has launched its FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with limited-edition meals, collectible cups featuring football legends, and special Happy Meals packed...

Saudi football club privatization
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Saudi Arabia Puts 5 Football Clubs Up for Sale as Investor Interest Surges

Saudi Arabia has opened investment opportunities in five football clubs, including Al-Riyadh and Al-Fateh, under its Sports Clubs Investment and Privatisation Project. The...

Where Can You Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Matches for Free in Dubai?
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Looking for a Free FIFA World Cup Fan Zone in Dubai? Palm Arena 2.0 Is Back

Palm Arena 2.0 is returning to Dubai from June 11 to July 19, 2026, offering free entry for football fans throughout the FIFA...

Deliveroo Reservations Dubai allows users to book restaurant tables directly through the Deliveroo app
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Dubai Diners Can Now Book Restaurant Tables Directly on Deliveroo

Dubai residents can now discover and reserve restaurant tables directly through the Deliveroo app. The new feature, called Deliveroo Reservations, marks the company’s...

Dubai Sports World 2026
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Dubai Sports World 2026 Opening Date Announced

Dubai Sports World will return to Dubai World Trade Centre from June 19 to August 25, 2026. The annual indoor sports destination will...

Dubai Harbour Bridge
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Can Dubai’s New Bridge Really Reduce Travel Time to Just 3 Minutes?

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that a new 1.5-kilometre bridge connecting Sheikh Zayed Road to Dubai Harbour is now about...

Barasti Dubai closing in June 2026 before reopening as a redeveloped waterfront destination in 2027
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Barasti Dubai Is Closing After 30 Years — But This Isn’t Goodbye

Barasti Dubai will temporarily close in June 2026 after nearly three decades on the city’s coastline. The popular Dubai Marina venue is set...

Emirates travel alert Dubai
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Emirates Issues Travel Alert for Dubai Passengers After UAE Introduces New Ebola-Related Measures

Emirates is asking passengers travelling through Dubai to check the latest travel requirements before flying. The advisory comes after the UAE introduced precautionary...

Ras Al Khaimah electric bus
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Ras Al Khaimah Launches Its First Electric Bus With Free Rides on Upgraded Purple Route

Ras Al Khaimah has introduced its first electric public bus as part of the upgraded Purple Route launched on June 3. The route...

Dubai school holiday June 15
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Dubai Schools to Get June 15 Holiday for Islamic New Year

Dubai schools, universities and early childhood centres will be closed on Monday, June 15, 2026, to mark the Islamic New Year 1448 AH....