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Liwa Festival 2027 Returns to Abu Dhabi With Nitro Circus, New Rides and Emirati Heritage
Liwa International Festival 2027 will return to the Liwa Desert in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra Region from December 11, 2026, to January 2,...
UAE Cuts Radioactive Transport Vehicle Licensing Time to 15 Minutes
The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) has connected its inspection records with the UAE’s federal vehicle licensing system to speed up approvals...
UAE Petrol Prices for November 2026: When Will New Rates Be Announced?
The UAE is expected to announce its November 2026 petrol and diesel prices towards the end of October, with the new rates expected...
Diwali 2026: UAE Jewellers Offer 50% Off Diamonds, 10% Cashback and Free Gold Coins
Jewellers across the UAE have introduced Diwali 2026 promotions featuring instant cashback, diamond discounts, gold-rate protection, free gifts and exchange bonuses. The offers...
Indian Passport Services in UAE: 4 Centres Close as 12 Remain Open
Four Indian Consular Application Centres in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah stopped accepting applications on 22 October 2026. The Embassy of India in...
UAE Confirms Oil Spill as Umm Al Quwain Closes All Beaches
The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has confirmed an oil spill from a tanker affecting beaches in Umm Al Quwain. All...
UAE Launches Five-Year Health Plan to Tackle Six Climate-Related Health Risks
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has launched a five-year health plan to address six health risks linked to climate change,...
Emirates Skywards Offers Visitors Up to 7,200 Bonus Miles for a Dubai Stay
Emirates Skywards has relaunched its Mile-A-Minute offer, allowing eligible international visitors to earn up to 7,200 bonus Miles during a Dubai stay. The...
Etihad Rail to Connect Abu Dhabi Station to Yas Island With Free Shuttle Buses
Etihad Rail and Miral have signed an agreement to connect Mohamed bin Zayed City Station in Abu Dhabi with the Yas Express shuttle...
Primark Opens First Qatar Store as Saudi Arabia Launch Is Set for March 2027
Primark has opened its first Qatar store at Doha Festival City in partnership with Alshaya Group. The new outlet spans more than 52,000...
