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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...
UAE Ranked Among the Best Countries in the World to Move to in 2026
What happened?The UAE has been ranked the 14th best country in the world to move to in 2026 in Remitly’s Immigration Index, which...
UAE Records Highest Temperature of 51.2°C as Peak Summer Heat Continues
What happened?The UAE recorded its highest temperature of 2026 at 51.2°C in Budu Dafs, Al Dhafra, on August 5, according to the National...
Dubai to Light Up Historic Creek in AED 80 Million Transformation Project
What happened?Dubai Municipality has started implementing the AED 80 million Dubai Creek Lights project, which will illuminate eight kilometres of Dubai Creek with...
Dubai aims to have 3,000 Emirati teachers in private schools by 2033
What happened?Dubai has announced a strategy to increase the number of Emirati teachers working in private schools to 3,000 by 2033. Who is...
Dubai Residents Can Now Book On-Demand Buses in 20 Areas Across the City
What happened?Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded its Bus On Demand service to three new neighbourhoods, bringing the total coverage to...
Big Travel Update! Dubai’s First Etihad Rail Station Is Set to Welcome Passengers Soon
What happened?Dubai’s Al Yalayis Passenger Station has reportedly been completed ahead of schedule and is preparing to welcome passengers from 30 September 2026....
