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UAE President Renames Al Ain International Airport to Tahnoun International Airport
Al Ain International Airport has officially been renamed Tahnoun International Airport following a directive from UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan....
Sheikh Hamdan Names RTA the First Winner of Dubai-it Awards 2026
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has won the first Dubai-it Award in the Institutions in the Field of Government category. Sheikh Hamdan...
Ibn Battuta Mall Dubai Adds 38 New Shops, Restaurants and Entertainment Venues
Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai is adding 38 businesses across dining, fashion, entertainment and everyday services. Dubai Retail, which operates the mall, says...
Dubai Restores 4 Global Village Bus Routes for Season 31: Timings, Stations and More
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has restored four dedicated bus routes to Global Village for Season 31, giving residents and tourists more...
Kite Beach Market Dubai 2026 Returns With 15 Kiosks and Free Entry
Kite Beach Market has returned to Kite Beach in Jumeirah 3, Dubai, for its 22nd season. The seasonal market features 15 kiosks selling...
Emirates Dubai 7s 2026: Melanie C and Jax Jones to Headline November Festival
Emirates Dubai 7s 2026 will take place at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai from November 27 to 29. Former Spice Girl Melanie C...
Global Village Season 31: New Pavilions, Restaurants and Rides Coming to Dubai
Global Village will reopen in Dubai on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, for Season 31, with changes planned across its cultural pavilions, restaurants, entertainment...
UAE Introduces New Tax Rules: E-Invoicing Providers Face a 30-Day Countdown
The UAE Ministry of Finance has introduced new accreditation rules for electronic invoicing service providers under Ministerial Decision No. 168 of 2026. Effective...
Dubai Traffic Alert: Heavy Delays on Al Ittihad Road and Al Khail Road Today
Dubai traffic delays were reported on Friday morning, October 9, affecting motorists travelling between Sharjah and Dubai and drivers using major roads across...
Dubai Miracle Garden Reopens With 200 Million Flowers: Here’s What’s New
Dubai Miracle Garden opened its 15th season on October 8, 2026, with more than 200 million flowers across its 72,000-square-metre site in Al...
