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Dubai Mallathon Returns This Summer With Free Indoor Walking and Running Tracks
Dubai Mallathon is back for summer 2026, giving residents and visitors free access to indoor walking and running tracks inside participating malls across...
Spotted a Cheap Insurance Deal on Instagram? Dubai Police Says Be Careful
Dubai Police has issued a public warning about fake insurance companies targeting UAE residents through social media ads. These unlicensed operators are promoting...
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi to Add New Superman Roller Coaster and DC Ride
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi is expanding its DC universe with two major attractions. Visitors can experience the new Kryptonite Collider ride from...
Fujairah’s Music Street Sets Guinness World Record as the World’s Longest Musical Street
Fujairah’s Music Street has officially been recognised by Guinness World Records as the world’s longest musical street. The project, developed by the Fujairah...
UAE Changes Emiratisation Rules for Private Healthcare Sector
The UAE has updated its Emiratisation requirements for private healthcare companies. Healthcare facilities with 50 or more employees must now allocate 50% of...
Dubai’s Giant UAE Flag Breaks Guinness World Record
Dubai is home to a new Guinness World Record after a giant UAE flag-shaped banner measuring nearly 430 square metres was lifted from...
Dubai launches free AI programme to train 1 million people worldwide
Dubai has opened registrations for the One Million Prompters initiative, a free global programme designed to train one million people in artificial intelligence...
Muharram 2026 Begins in UAE as Islamic New Year 1448 AH Officially Starts
The UAE has officially announced Tuesday, June 16, 2026, as the first day of Muharram and the beginning of the Islamic New Year...
Saudi Arabia Opens Four Seasons AMAALA, Its First Luxury Wellness Resort on the Red Sea
Saudi Arabia has officially opened Four Seasons Resort and Residences AMAALA, the first resort within its highly anticipated wellness destination on the Red...
Etihad Launches 9 Destinations and 300+ Daily Flights in Its Biggest Summer Yet
Etihad Airways is operating its biggest summer schedule ever, with more than 300 daily flights from Abu Dhabi. The airline has launched or...
