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Fujairah Opens First Etihad Rail Passenger Station as UAE Rail Network Moves Forward
The UAE has taken a significant step in transforming its transport landscape with the completion of the first passenger station under Etihad Rail...
Spartan City Indoor Race Returns to Abu Dhabi with 3KM Obstacle Challenge
Abu Dhabi’s fitness calendar is heating up again—this time indoors. The Spartan City indoor race is officially returning to Etihad Arena on June...
Dubai’s ‘Proud of UAE’ Sale Is Live: 500+ Brands, Up to 50% Off Across Top Malls
Dubai’s malls are back in full swing, and this time, it’s not just another sale. The Dubai Proud of UAE sale has taken...
Parkin Heads to Sharjah with Nearly 10,000 Smart Parking Spaces at Aljada
If you’ve ever driven through a busy UAE community at peak hours, you’ll know parking can make or break the experience. Now, Dubai-based...
Dubai Opens Khor Al Mamzar Beach with Night Swimming and a Bigger Waterfront
Early evening at Al Mamzar now feels different. There’s more space, better lighting, and a calm stretch of water that stays open even...
Hajj 2026: Abu Dhabi Shares Must-Know Health Tips For Pilgrims
With the Hajj season drawing closer, health authorities in Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre are reminding pilgrims that preparation goes far beyond booking...
Etihad Airways rolls out stylish new business class amenity kits with LANEIGE skincare
There’s something quietly satisfying about opening a well-designed amenity kit mid-flight — and this summer, Etihad Airways is making that moment feel a...
UAE Schools Shift to Online Classes After Missile Alerts: What Parents Need to Know
It was a regular school morning across the UAE—drop-offs, morning assemblies, and packed lunchboxes. But by evening, things had changed. Following missile alerts...
UAE Weather Update: Temperatures Climb to 43°C with Humid Nights and Dusty Weekend Ahead
Residents across the UAE can expect a noticeable shift in weather this week, with temperatures rising steadily and humidity levels increasing, especially during...
Missiles Intercepted Over UAE: Air Defence Systems Stop Major Threat
It was a tense moment across the UAE on May 4, but one that ended with reassurance. The country’s UAE air defence systems...
