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Saudi Arabia Revives Historic Al-Fath Mosque Near Makkah in Major Heritage Restoration
There’s something powerful about standing in a place where history and faith meet. The kind of place that doesn’t need signs or plaques...
Dubai Launches “Unified Health Screening” to Simplify Residence Visa Medical Checks
If you’ve ever gone through Dubai’s residence visa process, you know the routine. Multiple appointments. Different centres. Long waiting rooms. More forms than...
Ras Al Khaimah steps up 24/7 food safety checks for Ramadan
Ramadan changes everything in the UAE — especially how, when, and where people eat. Kitchens stay open longer. Bakeries work overnight. Iftar prep...
Is There a New Mosque in Your Neighborhood? Dubai Just Opened 15 New Spots for Ramadan!
As the crescent moon for Ramadan 2026 nears, Dubai is making sure its residents have a place to pray right at their doorstep....
Dubai RTA’s New Road Rules and Timing Updates
The air in Dubai during Ramadan feels different, doesn’t it? There’s a tangible shift, a quieter hum that settles over the city as...
Blue to Perform Live in Dubai This October 2026
Dubai’s live music calendar just got a serious nostalgia upgrade. British boyband Blue is officially coming to the city for a one-night-only concert...
Abu Dhabi launches Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans
Abu Dhabi has introduced a new national humanitarian initiative aimed at building long-term support for orphaned children across the UAE. The Mother of...
Burj Al Arab marks Chinese New Year with cross-cultural paper art by Jackie Wen
Dubai’s Chinese New Year celebrations this year went beyond lanterns, fireworks, and red décor. At the heart of the city’s cultural scene, Burj...
Old Doha Port Unveils ‘Experience Ramadan at the Port’ Campaign
Ramadan hits differently by the water. The pace slows. The air cools. Conversations soften. And in Doha, that feeling is taking shape at...
Sharjah’s glowing glass mosque becomes Ramadan’s newest landmark
As the sun sets over Al Dhaid, the inside of Sharjah’s newest mosque begins to glow. Soft golden light flows through a giant...
