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Sphere Abu Dhabi announced for Yas Island with immersive entertainment venue opening in 2029
Abu Dhabi Local News

Sphere Abu Dhabi Location Revealed On Yas Island; Mega Venue To Open By 2029

Abu Dhabi is preparing for one of its biggest entertainment projects yet. The world-famous Sphere is officially heading to the UAE, and Yas...

Sharjah Museums Day 2026
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Sharjah Museums To Open Free For International Museum Day Celebrations

There is something about walking through Sharjah’s museums that feels different from the usual weekend outing in the UAE. The quiet corridors, old...

Saudi Arabia AI robot for pilgrims
Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Launches AI Robot To Help Hajj & Umrah Pilgrims At Holy Mosques

Every year, millions of pilgrims land in Saudi Arabia carrying the same goal — completing a spiritual journey they may have waited years...

Terra Know Your Roots UAE project
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Dubai Students Asked To Save Family Plant Stories In Terra’s New UAE Heritage Project

In many families, some of the most meaningful traditions are never written down. They live in conversations around the dining table, in recipes...

Dubai Instagram travel rankings 2026
Local News

Dubai Tops Global Instagram Travel Rankings for 2026 Again

Dubai’s love affair with social media is far from slowing down. From sunrise shots at Jumeirah Beach to glittering skyline videos from Downtown,...

UAE Eid Al Adha 2026 holidays
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UAE Eid Al Adha 2026 Holidays Confirmed: Dubai, Ajman Staff to Get 9-Day Break

As summer temperatures slowly begin settling over the UAE and malls start preparing their Eid displays, residents finally have clarity on one of...

UAE AI-powered digital bank
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UAE approves AI-powered digital bank with expansion plans across the country

The UAE’s banking sector is moving into a new phase of digital transformation — and this time, artificial intelligence is right at the...

UAE AI academy for real estate professionals
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UAE Launches AI Academy for Real Estate Professionals

The UAE is continuing its push toward becoming a global leader in artificial intelligence, and now the country’s fast-moving real estate sector is...

Saudi Arabia luxury train
Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s Dream of the Desert Luxury Train Opens Riyadh HQ Before 2026 Launch

Luxury travel in the Gulf is entering a new chapter. Saudi Arabia’s much-talked-about Dream of the Desert train project has officially opened its...

UAE legal age 18
Local News

UAE Lowers Legal Age of Adulthood to 18: What Changes From June 1

Big legal changes are coming to the UAE next month, and they could affect everything from financial independence to contracts and youth entrepreneurship....