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Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup 2026 visa
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Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup 2026 Ticket Holders Can Now Apply for US Visas

Football fans across Saudi Arabia and the UAE are already counting down to the FIFA World Cup 2026, and for many, the travel...

Dubai Police travel warning
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Dubai Police Warn Residents About Fake Holiday Deals Ahead of Summer Travel Rush

Summer travel planning has already started across Dubai. Families are locking in school holiday trips, residents are searching for Eid Al Adha getaways,...

Emirates Eid Al Adha 2026 meals and entertainment on Dubai flights
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Emirates to Serve Eid Meals and Arabic Entertainment on Flights During Eid Al Adha 2026

Anyone flying out of Dubai during Eid Al Adha this year can expect a more festive journey with Emirates rolling out special holiday...

UAE announces huge healthcare change for citizens
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UAE announces huge healthcare change for citizens

Healthcare in the UAE is set for a major transformation after the government announced plans for a brand-new national healthcare system for Emirati...

Dubai Miracle Garden Season 14 closing date
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Dubai Miracle Garden to Close Season 14 on May 31

There are only a few days left to visit Dubai Miracle Garden before the attraction closes for the season. The popular outdoor destination...

UAE social media laws
Local NewsUAE Facts

UAE Social Media Laws: What Can Get Residents Fined Online?

Dubai residents spend hours scrolling through Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and WhatsApp every single day. Sharing memes, forwarding videos, posting opinions, or reacting to...

UAE schools Eid Al Adha break
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UAE Schools Tell Parents: Don’t Pull Students Out Early Before Eid Al Adha Break

The countdown to Eid Al Adha has already begun across the UAE. Shopping malls are getting busier, flights are filling up fast, and...

UAE private sector salary deadline
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UAE Announces New Salary Deadline for Private Sector Employees From June 2026

For many residents in Dubai, salary day is more than just a bank notification. It is the day rent gets transferred, school fees...

Eid Al Adha 2026 UAE holidays
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UAE Eid Al Adha 2026 Holidays Confirmed: Dubai Residents Could Get Up to 9 Days Off

As summer starts settling into the city and travel season slowly picks up, UAE residents are already planning how to make the most...

Children enjoying wildlife activities at Al Ain Zoo summer camp in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Local News

Al Ain Zoo summer camp returns with wildlife adventures for kids in Abu Dhabi

Summer holidays in the UAE usually mean parents start searching for ways to keep children active without letting them spend the entire day...