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Dubai Brings Back 4-Day Summer Work Week for Government Employees
Dubai has announced the return of its Flexible Summer Initiative for government employees from June 29 to September 10, 2026. The programme allows...
Dubai Summer Surprises 2026 Is Back: Up To 90% Off, AED10 Meals, Concerts And 60 Days Of Deals
Dubai Summer Surprises 2026 will run from July 2 to August 30, bringing more than 60 days of shopping deals, dining offers, entertainment...
UAE Expands Visa-On-Arrival Access For Citizens Of 6 More Countries From July 25
The UAE has confirmed that citizens from six additional countries will soon be able to benefit from its visa-on-arrival programme. Starting July 25,...
Etihad Rail Tickets Now Available From Dh55
Etihad Rail has officially opened bookings for its first passenger train service connecting Abu Dhabi and Fujairah. Tickets start from Dh55 under a...
UAE Petrol Prices Could Drop in July After Four Months of Increases
UAE petrol prices are expected to decrease in July 2026 after four consecutive monthly increases. Global oil prices have fallen sharply during June...
Abu Dhabi to Open One of the Region’s Largest Performing Arts Centres by 2030
Abu Dhabi has officially announced Dar Al Funoon Abu Dhabi, a large-scale performing arts venue set to open in 2030. Located near Saadiyat...
Sheikh Hamdan Approves Three Major Dubai Projects Including AI-Powered Park
Dubai has announced three major new projects that focus on smarter public spaces, preserving local heritage and enhancing some of the city’s most...
Indian Passport Fees In UAE To Increase From July 1
Indian passport services in the UAE will become more expensive from July 1, 2026, following a revision announced by the Government of India....
How Will Dubai’s Flexi Rents Change the Way People Pay Rent?
Dubai has launched Flexi Rents, a new initiative aimed at making rent payments more manageable for residents. The scheme allows participating landlords and...
Dubai Hotel Creates Its Own AI Influencer And She’s Already Turning Heads
Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai has unveiled Zaya, a virtual AI influencer created to promote the hotel’s restaurants, nightlife venues, wellness facilities and staycation...
