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GDRFA Dubai Wins Top Digital Government Award for Domestic Worker Management Platform
What happened?GDRFA Dubai has won the Best Digital City Experience award under the Hamdan bin Mohammed Programme for Government Services for its Domestic...
PAW Patrol Is Coming to Abu Dhabi This September – Tickets Start at Just AED95!
What happened?PAW Patrol Live! is bringing its Heroes Unite stage production to Abu Dhabi for a three-day run in September 2026. Who is...
UAE Nationals Can Now Renew Emirates ID One Year Before Expiry
What happened?The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) now allows UAE nationals to renew their Emirates ID up to...
Travelling to the UAE Frequently? This 5-Year Visa Could Save You Time and Hassle
What happened?The UAE continues to offer its five-year multiple-entry tourist visa, allowing eligible travellers to enter the country multiple times without requiring a...
Argentina Beat England 2-1 to Reach FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Against Spain
What happened?Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final, securing a place in the final against...
Emirates Makes Flying Abroad Easier With New EMI Payment Plan for India
What happened?Emirates has introduced a new EMI payment option that allows eligible customers in India to pay for flight bookings in monthly instalments....
GymNation’s New Muscle Thobe Proves Fitness and Tradition Can Go Hand in Hand
What happened?GymNation has introduced the Middle East’s first-ever Muscle Thobe & Ghutra collection, designed to combine Gulf cultural identity with modern fitness culture....
Heading to Aljada? You’ll Now Have to Pay for Parking in These Areas
What happened?Parkin has launched its first smart paid parking system in Sharjah through a strategic partnership with master developer Arada at Aljada. Who...
Dubai’s Free Autonomous Taxi Service Is Live — Here’s How to Book Your First Ride
What happened?Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched free autonomous taxi services for the public in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah. Who is...
Sharjah to Build Homes Inside the Sea as Kalba Unveils Bold New Waterfront Vision
What happened? Sharjah has announced plans to build two residential developments in the sea off the coast of Kalba as part of the...
