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Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open 2026
Abu Dhabi Local News

Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open 2026 Brings Tennis and Family Fun Back to the Capital

The Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open 2026 is back this weekend, and it is shaping up to be one of the most relaxed and...

Dubai best food destination 2026
Local News

Dubai Named the World’s Second-Best Food Destination for 2026 by TripAdvisor

Dubai has done it again. The city has been ranked the world’s second-best food destination for 2026 in TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards, placing...

DIFC Zabeel District expansion
BusinessLocal News

Sheikh Mohammed announces Dhs100 billion DIFC Zabeel District expansion

Dubai is preparing for a major new chapter in its financial story. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of...

Local News

Dubai to Build the World’s First Gold Street in Deira

Dubai is adding another bold landmark to its skyline and streetscape. The emirate has announced plans to build the world’s first Gold Street,...

Dubai Culture and Spotify Partner to Support Local Music Talent
Local News

Dubai Culture and Spotify Partner to Support Local Music Talent

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Spotify, marking a major step forward for the city’s growing music...

Sharjah Sustainable City II
Local News

Sharjah Sustainable City II: Your First Look at the Future of Green Living in Al Rahmaniya

If you’ve spent any time driving through the UAE recently, you’ll notice a major shift in the air—and it’s not just the winter...

BIKES festival Riyadh
Saudi Arabia

Riyadh To Host Saudi Arabia’s First-Ever Massive Bike Festival This April

If you’ve ever spent a weekend evening on Dubai’s Jumeirah Beach Road or zipped through the bright lights of Sheikh Zayed Road, you...

Sharjah Light Festival 2026
Local News

Sharjah Light Festival 2026 Is Back This February

Sharjah is ready to glow again this winter. The Sharjah Light Festival 2026 is officially returning this February, bringing its signature mix of...

Disneyland, Abu Dhabi
Local News

Disneyland Abu Dhabi Location Revealed: Bob Iger Shares First Look from Yas Island

The wait is finally over for Disney fans across the UAE. After months of speculation, the exact footprint of the Middle East’s first-ever...

Dubai RTA safety and etiquette campaign
Local News

Dubai RTA introduces a fresh push for safer public transport

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a new safety and etiquette campaign across the Dubai Metro and Tram network. Rolled out...