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Saudi Arabia announces National Day public holiday for September 23, 2026
Saudi Arabia has confirmed Wednesday, September 23, 2026, as the National Day holiday for employees in the private and non-profit sectors. The Ministry...
Global Village extends Season 31 F&B deadline
Global Village has extended its Season 31 F&B registration deadline to September 16, 2026. Restaurants, coffee shops, kiosks and food trolley operators can...
Qatar Airways adds more London, Maldives and Australia flights for winter 2026
Qatar Airways is expanding its 2026–2027 winter schedule, increasing flights to London, the Maldives, Phuket, Australia, Saudi Arabia and several other destinations. The...
Dubai traffic alert: Oud Metha Road bridge diversion starts September 11
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a temporary traffic diversion on the slow lane of the bridge from Oud Metha Road...
Sharjah’s New Kalba Festival Will Put Traditional UAE Fish Delicacies in the Spotlight
Sharjah is launching the first Jashe and Sahnah Festival in Kalba from September 24 to 27, 2026. Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of...
Dubai RTA Offers 50% Discount on Driver Licensing Services for People of Determination
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a 50% discount on driver licensing services for eligible People of Determination. The initiative is...
Dubai’s Favourite Weekend Market Is Back: Ripe Market Returns This October
Ripe Market is returning to Dubai Police Academy Park on October 10, 2026, for its 15th season. The weekend market will run every...
Oman to Introduce EV Charging Fees From October 1
Oman is introducing national EV charging tariffs from October 1, 2026, following approvals involving the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT),...
Dubai Square to Get Air-Conditioned Parking in First-of-Its-Kind Mall Concept
What happened? Emaar has unveiled plans for Dubai Square to feature an air-conditioned parking environment with full interior design treatment. Who is affected?...
Dubai launches ‘Click & Travel’ service for faster airport immigration checks
What happened? GDRFA Dubai launched Click & Travel, a mobile service that allows passport-control officers to complete airport entry and departure procedures away...
