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UAE President Begins Working Visit to India as Strategic Ties Continue to Deepen
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, has begun a working visit to India starting January...
Sneaker Con Riyadh Returns This January
If you’re the kind of person who notices sneakers before anything else — yes, even before a good outfit — this news is...
UAE Passport Ranked Fifth Strongest Worldwide in 2026
The UAE passport continues to make global headlines — and this time, it’s for holding its ground among the world’s strongest. According to...
Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station Upgrade: What’s Changing for Your Commute?
If you’ve ever tried to catch the Metro after the New Year’s Eve fireworks or during a massive 3-day sale at Dubai Mall,...
Paid Parking Starts in Discovery Gardens: Monthly Permits Set at Dh945
Parking in Discovery Gardens has entered a new phase. From Thursday, January 15, paid parking is now in effect across the community, following...
Dubai Civil Defence Introduces Smart Firefighting Robot
Dubai Civil Defence has once again shown how seriously the emirate takes safety. At Intersec 2026, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre,...
Dubai Gets Its First Five-Star Pet-Friendly Hotel on Palm West Beach
Dubai has always loved its luxury. But for pet parents, luxury usually came with a catch — leave the dog behind or compromise...
Ramadan Souq Returns to Deira This January for 25 Days
As Ramadan quietly approaches, Dubai is already slipping into that familiar pre-Ramadan rhythm. The evenings feel calmer, conversations turn reflective, and the city...
flydubai and Network International Roll Out Push to Pay at Dubai International Airport
If you’ve flown out of Dubai International Airport (DXB) often enough, you’ll know this feeling well. You’re at the counter. Passport in one...
Dubai Set to Host the World’s Largest Virtual Sign Language Class
Dubai is preparing to come together for a powerful cause this January — inclusion through communication. On January 21, 2026, the city will...
