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Global Village Season 31 Leasing Registration Opens in Dubai
Global Village has opened Season 31 leasing registration, inviting businesses and individuals to register their interest in commercial opportunities at its upcoming Dubai...
World’s First LEGO Natural Brickstory Is Reportedly Coming To Abu Dhabi
What happened? A new LEGO-themed natural history exhibition, LEGO SHOWS Natural Brickstory, has been reported as an upcoming attraction at the Natural History...
UAE Businesses Face New Copyright Music Fees From December 2026
Businesses across the UAE that play copyrighted music commercially will need to prepare for a new annual royalty fee from December 1, 2026....
UAE Jaywan Cards Set to Expand Global Use Across 183 Countries
UAE Jaywan cardholders are set to gain wider international payment access through a new agreement between Al Etihad Payments (AEP) and UnionPay International....
Abu Dhabi Offers Free 30-Day UAE Visa to Indian Tourists
Indian tourists heading to Abu Dhabi can now get a complimentary 30-day UAE tourist visa when they book an eligible holiday package through...
Dubai Drivers Can Get Free Car Inspections This Summer
Dubai motorists can take advantage of free vehicle inspections at ENOC AutoPro centres as part of the Dubai Police-led “Summer Without Accidents 2026”...
Dubai Opens 528-Metre Cycling Bridge Over Sheikh Zayed Road
Dubai has completed a 528-metre cycling and pedestrian bridge over Sheikh Zayed Road, giving cyclists, e-scooter users and pedestrians a safer connection between...
Dubai Ranks No. 2 Globally in BCG’s Intelligent Cities Index 2026
Dubai has secured the No. 2 position globally in Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) inaugural Intelligent Cities Index 2026. The index assessed 61 major...
Motor Mania Track Challenge 2026: Saudi Racing Series Expands To Qatar
The Motor Mania Track Challenge 2026 is set to return this October with an expanded calendar across Saudi Arabia and Qatar. ALTAWKILAT Motorsport...
Dirham Gains Ground Against 3 Asian Currencies: Should Expats Remit Now?
UAE residents sending money to India, Pakistan or the Philippines are currently getting relatively favourable exchange rates, with the dirham buying more local...
