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Abu Dhabi Officially Launches the Region’s First Commercial Driverless Vehicles
Abu Dhabi has taken a bold step that instantly places the UAE in the global spotlight. The capital has officially launched commercial driverless...
UAE Approves 6,228 Emiratis for Hajj 2026 After Record 72,000 Applications
The UAE has officially confirmed the list of Emiratis approved to perform Hajj during the 1447 AH / 2026 season, marking the start...
Expo City Dubai unveils Expo Valley Views – a new green-living apartment community surrounded by nature
Expo City Dubai continues to evolve, this time with the launch of Expo Valley Views, a nature-led apartment community nestled within the larger...
MrBeast brings Beast Land to Riyadh Season, and the Gulf can’t stop talking about it
The world’s biggest YouTuber, Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson, is turning his viral energy into real-life entertainment. This November, he’s launching Beast Land, an immersive...
Liwa International Festival 2025 Returns: Free Entry, Fireworks, Desert Camping and High-Octane Fun Await
The UAE’s much-loved desert spectacle, the Liwa International Festival 2025, is making a grand comeback this winter. Held beneath the majestic Tal Moreeb...
Dubai’s Party Scene Takes Flight With A Hot Air Balloon Experience Featuring MRGOODALF And DJ Bliss
Dubai doesn’t just host parties, it redefines them. This time, the city’s vibrant nightlife is reaching new heights, literally. The hot air balloon...
Dubai launches AI-powered drones to monitor green spaces across the city
Dubai continues to strengthen its reputation as one of the most technologically advanced cities in the world, this time, by looking to the...
Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport to Allow Luggage Check-In from Etihad Rail Stations
Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport, the future home of the world’s largest airport capacity, is set to transform the way people travel. Plans...
Abu Dhabi Mobility Announces Temporary Road Closures in Al Dhafra Region
Abu Dhabi Mobility (AD Mobility) has announced temporary road closures across key routes in the Al Dhafra Region to carry out essential maintenance...
UAE Executes First Government Transaction Using the Digital Dirham
The UAE has officially completed its first-ever government financial transaction using the Digital Dirham, a major step in its mission to establish a...
