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Saudi Arabia AI Tourism Vision
Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Unveils TourismX and AI Tourism Vision to Transform Travel Experiences

Saudi Arabia has launched the Saudi Arabia AI Tourism Vision and TourismX platform to integrate artificial intelligence across the tourism sector. The initiative...

UAE-built Altair satellite developed by Orbitworks in Abu Dhabi before launch in 2026
Abu Dhabi Local News

UAE-Built Altair Satellite Heads for Launch as Abu Dhabi Eyes Global Space Market

Abu Dhabi-based Orbitworks is preparing to send its first Altair satellite to a launch site in California later this year, marking one of...

Dubai AI park design challenge launched by Dubai Municipality f
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Dubai Offers AED200,000 for AI Park Designs—How Does the Competition Work?

Dubai has launched the world’s first AI-powered park design competition, inviting people from around the world to redesign Al Safa 2 Park using...

Dubai Flexible Summer Initiative 2026 introduces a four-day work week for government employees during summer
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Dubai Brings Back 4-Day Summer Work Week for Government Employees

Dubai has announced the return of its Flexible Summer Initiative for government employees from June 29 to September 10, 2026. The programme allows...

Dubai Summer Surprises 2026
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Dubai Summer Surprises 2026 Is Back: Up To 90% Off, AED10 Meals, Concerts And 60 Days Of Deals

Dubai Summer Surprises 2026 will run from July 2 to August 30, bringing more than 60 days of shopping deals, dining offers, entertainment...

UAE visa-on-arrival expansion for six new countries from July 2026
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UAE Expands Visa-On-Arrival Access For Citizens Of 6 More Countries From July 25

The UAE has confirmed that citizens from six additional countries will soon be able to benefit from its visa-on-arrival programme. Starting July 25,...

Etihad Rail passenger train
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Etihad Rail Tickets Now Available From Dh55

Etihad Rail has officially opened bookings for its first passenger train service connecting Abu Dhabi and Fujairah. Tickets start from Dh55 under a...

UAE petrol prices July 2026
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UAE Petrol Prices Could Drop in July After Four Months of Increases

UAE petrol prices are expected to decrease in July 2026 after four consecutive monthly increases. Global oil prices have fallen sharply during June...

What Is Dar Al Funoon
Abu Dhabi Local News

Abu Dhabi to Open One of the Region’s Largest Performing Arts Centres by 2030

Abu Dhabi has officially announced Dar Al Funoon Abu Dhabi, a large-scale performing arts venue set to open in 2030. Located near Saadiyat...

Sheikh Hamdan announces new Dubai projects including AI-powered park, Falcon Market and Dubai Creek lighting project
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Sheikh Hamdan Approves Three Major Dubai Projects Including AI-Powered Park

Dubai has announced three major new projects that focus on smarter public spaces, preserving local heritage and enhancing some of the city’s most...