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Dubai e-scooter rules
Local News

Dubai Proposes Stricter E-Scooter Rules to Improve Road Safety

Dubai is taking a firmer approach to regulating electric scooters, with new proposals aimed at improving safety across the city. The updated Dubai...

Yas Island Kids Go Free offer
Abu Dhabi Local News

Yas Island ‘Kids Go Free’ Offer Returns for Summer 2026: Full Details Inside

Just as summer begins to set in across the UAE, Yas Island has brought back one of its most popular family deals —...

Driving in the rain Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia

Saudi Issues Rain Driving Advisory as Unstable Weather Continues

Unstable weather has been sweeping across Saudi Arabia this week, bringing steady rainfall, pockets of hail, and the looming risk of flash floods...

Dubai schools in-person learning
Local News

Dubai Schools to Resume In-Person Classes from April 20

Dubai is preparing to bring students back to classrooms, as the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has announced that private schools and...

UAE weather update
Local News

UAE Weather: Rising Temperatures and Dusty Winds Ahead of the Weekend

Step outside this week, and it’s hard not to notice the change. The breeze feels warmer, the sun lingers a little longer, and...

Local News

Dubai to Train 50,000 Government Employees in AI with New AI+ Programme

Dubai is doubling down on its tech ambitions with the launch of the AI Workforce Transformation Programme (AI+), a move that will see...

Local News

Driving with Kids in the UAE? Here’s What the Law Requires in 2026

Child safety on the road is a serious responsibility in the UAE, and strict regulations are in place to protect young passengers. The...

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Burj Al Arab Set for Luxury Makeover

Dubai’s skyline is filled with standout landmarks, but few are as instantly recognisable as the Burj Al Arab. Now, the city’s most iconic...

Riyadh schools remote learning
Saudi Arabia

Riyadh Schools Go Online After Weather Alert on April 15

Midweek routines looked a little different in Riyadh on April 15. Instead of school runs and early morning traffic, students logged in from...

UAE Passport Climbs to No.2 Globally in 2026
Local News

UAE Passport Climbs to No.2 Globally in 2026

There’s a quiet confidence that comes with holding a UAE passport today—and in 2026, that confidence has only grown stronger. The UAE passport...