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Dubai Opens 528-Metre Cycling Bridge Over Sheikh Zayed Road
Dubai has completed a 528-metre cycling and pedestrian bridge over Sheikh Zayed Road, giving cyclists, e-scooter users and pedestrians a safer connection between...
Dubai Ranks No. 2 Globally in BCG’s Intelligent Cities Index 2026
Dubai has secured the No. 2 position globally in Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) inaugural Intelligent Cities Index 2026. The index assessed 61 major...
Motor Mania Track Challenge 2026: Saudi Racing Series Expands To Qatar
The Motor Mania Track Challenge 2026 is set to return this October with an expanded calendar across Saudi Arabia and Qatar. ALTAWKILAT Motorsport...
Dirham Gains Ground Against 3 Asian Currencies: Should Expats Remit Now?
UAE residents sending money to India, Pakistan or the Philippines are currently getting relatively favourable exchange rates, with the dirham buying more local...
Dubai Building Permits Could Be Issued in Minutes Using AI
Dubai is moving closer to making building permits in Dubai a largely automated process, with Dubai Municipality developing an artificial intelligence system designed...
UAE Announces Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday Holiday on August 28, 2026
The UAE Government has announced Friday, August 28, 2026, as a public holiday for Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (PBUH). The holiday applies to federal...
Dubai Police Warn Residents Against Fake Part-Time Job Scams Circulating Online
What happened?Dubai Police has warned residents about fake part-time job offers being shared on social media and messaging apps after investigating a financial...
Love a Challenge? One of the World’s Toughest Desert Races Is Heading to AlUla
What happened?Registrations have opened for Ultra Gobi AlUla 2027, the first international edition of the famous Ultra Gobi endurance race. Who is affected?Trail...
Abu Dhabi Launches ‘Summer With Us’ Initiative
What happened?Abu Dhabi City Municipality has launched the Summer With Us initiative, a month-long community programme featuring free family activities across four locations...
Dubai Mallathon Is Coming To DXB This August — But There’s A Catch
What happened?Dubai International Airport (DXB) is expected to host a special Dubai Mallathon event this August, extending Dubai’s popular indoor fitness initiative to...
