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UAE to Get the World’s First Longevity and Wellness Island by 2027
The UAE is set to welcome the world’s first dedicated longevity and wellness island, with the first residences expected to be completed in...
Dubai to Host Its First DEKA FIT Challenge at Coca-Cola Arena This September
Dubai will host its first-ever DEKA FIT Dubai event at Coca-Cola Arena on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The competition is open to all...
Dubai’s Largest Taxi Operator Just Got Even Bigger—Here’s What It Means for You
Dubai Taxi Company has completed its $394.8 million acquisition of National Taxi, creating the UAE’s largest taxi operator with over 14,000 vehicles combined....
Dubai Metro Blue Line First Tunnelling Phase Completed by RTA
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the first phase of tunnelling for the Dubai Metro Blue Line just two months after...
Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial 2026 Returns This Autumn
The Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial is returning in late 2026, with events beginning in Al Ain on October 23 and expanding to...
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.6 With Smarter AI and Powerful New Models
OpenAI is launching its new GPT-5.6 family for public use on July 9. The rollout introduces three new AI models designed for different...
Dubai’s First Air Taxi Vertiport Gets Certified Ahead of Commercial Launch
Dubai’s first commercial air taxi vertiport has received official regulatory certification from the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). The approval brings the...
UAE Citizens Reminded to Check Passport Validity Before Travelling Abroad
Planning an international trip from the UAE? The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) is urging UAE citizens to...
Dubai Launches Free Mental Wellbeing Support Service for Everyone
Dubai has launched a new mental wellbeing support service called Itma’en. The free helpline is available to citizens, residents and visitors across the...
Sphere Abu Dhabi Set to Transform Entertainment on Yas Island
Abu Dhabi has officially announced Sphere Abu Dhabi, a next-generation entertainment venue planned for Yas Island. The project will attract tourists, global events...
