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Sharjah’s New Kalba Festival Will Put Traditional UAE Fish Delicacies in the Spotlight
Sharjah is launching the first Jashe and Sahnah Festival in Kalba from September 24 to 27, 2026. Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of...
Dubai RTA Offers 50% Discount on Driver Licensing Services for People of Determination
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a 50% discount on driver licensing services for eligible People of Determination. The initiative is...
Dubai’s Favourite Weekend Market Is Back: Ripe Market Returns This October
Ripe Market is returning to Dubai Police Academy Park on October 10, 2026, for its 15th season. The weekend market will run every...
Oman to Introduce EV Charging Fees From October 1
Oman is introducing national EV charging tariffs from October 1, 2026, following approvals involving the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT),...
Dubai Square to Get Air-Conditioned Parking in First-of-Its-Kind Mall Concept
What happened? Emaar has unveiled plans for Dubai Square to feature an air-conditioned parking environment with full interior design treatment. Who is affected?...
Dubai launches ‘Click & Travel’ service for faster airport immigration checks
What happened? GDRFA Dubai launched Click & Travel, a mobile service that allows passport-control officers to complete airport entry and departure procedures away...
Dubai Private Schools Break Into Global Top 10 For Maths, Science And Reading
Dubai private schools ranked sixth globally in reading and eighth in mathematics and science in the PISA 2025 assessment announced on September 8,...
Qatar Changes Sweetened Drink Rules From November 1
Qatar will introduce a new electronic process for approving sweetened drink analysis certificates from November 1, 2026. The General Tax Authority (GTA) will...
GCC Grand Tourist Visa: One Visa for All 6 Gulf Countries Could Launch Soon
What happened? GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi said the unified Gulf tourist visa will “see the light soon”, signalling that the long-awaited scheme...
Sharjah Ruler Announces Part-Time Jobs Plan for Retired Residents
What happened? Sharjah Ruler Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi has approved a new part-time employment system for senior citizens, retirees and...
