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UAE National Day 2026: Airfares could double for popular holiday destinations
Airfares to some popular destinations could rise sharply during the UAE National Day 2026 break as travel demand increases. Musafir expects high-demand leisure...
Riyadh Season 2026 Starts October 21 With Six Kings Slam, UFC And New Attractions
Riyadh Season 2026 will start on October 21, 2026, the Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA) has confirmed. The seventh edition will run for...
Dubai’s New Etihad Rail Station Is Open: Tickets Start at AED39
Etihad Rail has officially opened its Dubai passenger station ahead of the September 30, 2026 launch of services connecting Dubai with Abu Dhabi...
Sharjah Safari Run 2026 Returns on October 4 With Four Race Categories
The Sharjah Sports Council is preparing the fourth edition of the Sharjah Safari Run on October 4, 2026, at Sharjah Safari in Al...
Why Nearly 7 Million Tourists Are Flocking to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Every Year
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre marked World Tourism Day on September 27, 2026, with special cultural tours highlighting the Abu Dhabi landmark’s...
Driving in Dubai? These Truck Restrictions Start October 1
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police will introduce truck movement restrictions across several roads and areas in Dubai from October...
Jeddah Airport Just Opened a New Terminal — Here’s What UAE Travellers Need to Know
Jeddah Airports Company has started phased operations at Terminal 4 of King Abdulaziz International Airport in Saudi Arabia. The redeveloped terminal adds capacity...
UAE Visit Visa Rules: Minimum Salary Required to Sponsor Family and Friends
UAE residents sponsoring family members or friends for a visit visa in 2026 must meet a minimum monthly salary based on their relationship...
Dubai Customs Extends Customs Duty Suspension Period to 180 Days
Dubai Customs has extended the customs duty suspension period for certain eligible declarations by another 60 days, taking the total suspension period to...
Dubai-Based Alfred Holdings Just Launched 2 New Platforms for Money and Travel
What happened? Alfred Holdings launched CreditMarket.ae and HolidayMarket.ae on September 24, 2026, expanding its portfolio into financial services and travel. Who is behind...
