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Saudi Arabia Ranks Among World’s Fastest-Growing Data Centre Markets
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Saudi Arabia Ranks Among World’s Fastest-Growing Data Centre Markets

Saudi Arabia has become one of the world’s fastest-growing data centre markets, with live IT power increasing 57% between 2024 and 2026, according...

Dubai Airport launches 5-minute International Driving Permit service
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Dubai launches ‘Click & Travel’ service for faster airport immigration checks 5-minute International Driving Permit service

Dubai residents and citizens can now obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP) in as little as five minutes at Dubai International Airport (DXB)....

Emirates winter bookings surge as Dubai airline adds new flights and upgrades
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Emirates winter bookings surge as Dubai airline adds new flights and upgrades

Emirates has reported strong demand for the 2026 winter travel season after carrying more than 8.6 million passengers in July and August. The...

Etihad’s New A330 First Class Has Private Suites and 32-Inch Screens
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Etihad’s New A330 First Class Has Private Suites and 32-Inch Screens

Etihad Airways has unveiled new cabins for its upcoming Airbus A330neo aircraft, including four private First Class suites with closing doors and 32-inch...

Dubai to get four Etihad Rail stations as first Dubai stop opens this month
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Dubai to get four Etihad Rail stations as first Dubai stop opens this month

Dubai is set to have four Etihad Rail passenger stations as the UAE expands its national and high-speed rail networks. The first, Dubai...

Abu Dhabi E311 highway with new 100km/h speed limit
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Abu Dhabi cuts E311 speed limit to 100km/h from September 14

Abu Dhabi Mobility has announced a new 100km/h speed limit on part of E311, replacing the existing 120km/h limit on the affected stretch....

Yango Yasmina launches Kids Mode with parental controls and child-friendly features
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Yango Yasmina launches Kids Mode with parental controls and child-friendly features

Yango has launched Kids Mode on Yasmina, its AI voice assistant, to create a more child-friendly experience for families. The update gives children...

Dubai will celebrate Korean food, beauty, entertainment and culture across the city from September 25 to October 4.
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Dubai K-Fest 2026: Citywide Korean Festival Coming to Dubai This September

Dubai is set to host its first Dubai K-Fest, a 10-day citywide celebration of South Korean culture from September 25 to October 4,...

Dubai Creek Gardens: 1,400+ New Homes and UAE’s First Westin Residences
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Dubai’s AED 3 Billion New Community Will Bring 1,400+ Homes to the Creek

Dubai Healthcare City has broken ground on Dubai Creek Gardens, an AED 3 billion residential community in DHCC Phase 2 overlooking Dubai Creek....

Global Village Season 31
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Dubai’s Global Village Season 31 Is Set to Open This October

Global Village is preparing to reopen in Dubai for its 31st season in October 2026, according to its official website. The exact opening...