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Abu Dhabi to Open One of the Region’s Largest Performing Arts Centres by 2030
Abu Dhabi has officially announced Dar Al Funoon Abu Dhabi, a large-scale performing arts venue set to open in 2030. Located near Saadiyat...
Sheikh Hamdan Approves Three Major Dubai Projects Including AI-Powered Park
Dubai has announced three major new projects that focus on smarter public spaces, preserving local heritage and enhancing some of the city’s most...
Indian Passport Fees In UAE To Increase From July 1
Indian passport services in the UAE will become more expensive from July 1, 2026, following a revision announced by the Government of India....
How Will Dubai’s Flexi Rents Change the Way People Pay Rent?
Dubai has launched Flexi Rents, a new initiative aimed at making rent payments more manageable for residents. The scheme allows participating landlords and...
Dubai Hotel Creates Its Own AI Influencer And She’s Already Turning Heads
Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai has unveiled Zaya, a virtual AI influencer created to promote the hotel’s restaurants, nightlife venues, wellness facilities and staycation...
This New Abu Dhabi Velodrome Will Let You Cycle On The Roof
Abu Dhabi is set to open a brand-new cycling venue on Hudayriyat Island in late 2026. The project will include the UAE’s first...
Indian Passport, Visa & Attestation Services In UAE To Pause For 5 Days From June 26
Indian passport, visa and attestation services across the UAE will be temporarily unavailable from June 26 to June 30, 2026. The pause is...
Riyadh’s Paperback Art Book Fair Is Back This November
The Paperback Art Book Fair Riyadh will return from November 5 to 7, 2026, at JAX District. Organised by the Diriyah Biennale Foundation,...
UAE Weather to Bring Rain Chances, Dusty Winds and Cooler Temperatures This Weekend
The UAE is expected to experience a mix of rain clouds, dusty conditions and stronger winds over the next few days. According to...
Emirates Is Hiring Again: New Job Openings Announced Across UAE and Asia
Emirates has announced a new round of hiring across Dubai and parts of Asia, with recruitment events planned in countries including India, Sri...
