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Abu Dhabi Is Getting a Huge New Golf and Entertainment Spot This October
Five Iron Golf is set to open a new entertainment venue at Yas Bay Waterfront on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, on October 23,...
Emirati Racer Rashid Al Dhaheri Joins FIA Formula 3 for 2027 Season
Emirati racing driver Rashid Al Dhaheri will compete in the FIA Formula 3 Championship in 2027 after signing with Dutch team Van Amersfoort...
UAE Ranks Third-Best Place to Live in 2026, Takes Top Spot for Tax
The UAE has ranked third among 63 destinations in Nomad Capitalist’s 2026 Lifestyle Index, behind Monaco and Andorra. The ranking highlights the country’s...
Dubai Design Week 2026: Dates, Free Entry, Workshops and What to Expect at d3
Dubai Design Week 2026 will take place at Dubai Design District (d3) from 3 to 8 November. The 12th edition will bring together...
UAE Creators Get Golden Visa Nominations and Major Amazon Business Incentives
The UAE’s Creators HQ and Amazon Ads have announced the first participants in the Amazon Creators Foundry, a six-month programme designed to help...
Dubai Shopping Festival 2026–27: Dates, Shopping Deals, Raffles and Events
Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) will return for its 32nd edition from December 4, 2026, to January 17, 2027. Organised by Dubai Festivals and...
Dubai Launches Free GenDubAI Platform to Help Parents Teach Children About AI
Dubai has launched GenDubAI, a free educational platform that helps parents and children aged 8 to 15 learn about artificial intelligence (AI), online...
UAE Passport Ranked World’s Most Powerful in 2026, With Access to 182 Destinations
The UAE passport has been ranked the world’s most powerful in the 2026 Passport Index by Arton Capital, with a mobility score of...
Dubai City Terminal: New Service Could Cut Airport Processing Time to 45 Minutes
Dubai is testing a new City Terminal service that could allow passengers to complete check-in, baggage handover, security screening and immigration before reaching...
Sharjah Old Cars Festival Returns In January 2027 With A Story Behind Every Car
Sharjah Old Cars Club has announced the return of the Sharjah Old Cars Festival from 21 to 24 January 2027. The fourth edition...
