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Big Oil Move: UAE Exits OAPEC Right After OPEC
The UAE has officially confirmed its withdrawal from the Organisation of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries, effective May 1, 2026. The move comes just...
A Massive Bubble World Is Opening in Al Ain—and Everyone Will Be Talking About It
There’s something refreshingly different heading to Al Ain this summer. Bubble Planet Al Ain is set to open at Al Ain Square from...
Sharjah Police Roll Out Team to Enhance Workplace Safety
In line with the UAE’s “Year of the Family,” Sharjah Police has rolled out a new community initiative aimed at strengthening family values...
Abu Dhabi Civil Marriage in 15 Minutes: A Quick Wedding Option for Couples
Weddings don’t always need months of planning, packed guest lists, and endless paperwork. In Abu Dhabi, some couples are now walking into a...
Global Village’s Dhs99 Unlimited Rides Deal Is the Best Excuse to Visit Before Summer
There’s something about Global Village in the evenings. The lights flicker on, music builds in the background, and the Carnival slowly comes to...
DXB Flights Resume as UAE Airspace Reopens Fully
After weeks of uncertainty, things are finally moving again at Dubai International Airport. The UAE has officially reopened its airspace, and DXB is...
Sheikh Mohammed Honours Erth Dubai Awards Winners as Initiative Plans 100 Books
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum honoured the winners of the Erth Dubai Awards at a special ceremony held at the...
Abu Dhabi Police Roll Out ‘Back to School’ Road Safety Campaign Across Schools
The first week back at school always feels the same across the UAE—alarm clocks ringing earlier than usual, school buses lining up in...
Global Village launches Wonderverse AR game with AED30,000 rewards
Dubai’s favourite seasonal hotspot, Global Village, has introduced a new way to explore its vibrant pavilions. Called Wonderverse, the experience brings together augmented...
UAE Travel Ban to Iran, Lebanon, Iraq: What It Means for Residents
The UAE travel ban to Iran, Lebanon, and Iraq is now in effect, as authorities move quickly to protect citizens during ongoing regional...
