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Dubai’s Must-Attend Culture Festival Is Back: Sole DXB 2026 Dates Revealed
Sole DXB 2026 is confirmed to take place from December 11 to 13, 2026, at Dubai Design District (d3). The three-day festival brings...
Want Free Flights? Riyadh Air Is Giving One Winner 12 Return Tickets
Riyadh Air has launched its Golden Ticket draw for Sfeer loyalty programme members, offering one winner in each participating market 12 individual round-trip...
Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola join Abu Dhabi Comedy Season 2026
Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola are joining the 2026 Abu Dhabi Comedy Season line-up with a live show at Etihad Arena on November...
UAE Salaries: New WPS Rules Could Trigger Action Against Delayed Payments
The UAE has introduced an updated Wage Protection System (WPS) process for private-sector employers, with salary payments monitored electronically from the due date....
Saudi Arabia updates ice cream shop rules: What businesses need to know
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has updated the requirements for ice cream shops across the Kingdom. The rules cover food handling...
Captain Smit Machchhar: Sheikh Hamdan Honours flydubai Pilot
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed met flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar and praised his courage, responsibility and care for human life.
Aster spotlights personalised health as Dubai steps into a new longevity era
Aster DM Healthcare marked International Longevity Day with its “Bridging the Longevity Gap” event at Alserkal Avenue in Al Quoz on October 1,...
Gamma Studios launches Sony-powered virtual production facility in Dubai
Gamma Studios has launched the Digital Media Centre, a new virtual production facility in Dubai Production City powered by Sony technology. The facility...
Riyadh Air adds London Heathrow flights, taking UK route to nine weekly services
What happened: Riyadh Air is increasing its Riyadh-London Heathrow service from seven to nine return flights a week from November 2, 2026. Who...
UAE Weather: Light Rain, Clouds and Blowing Dust Forecast Across Parts of the Country
The UAE is expected to see partly cloudy to cloudy conditions on Friday, October 2, with a chance of light rain over some...
