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UAE Skies to Light Up with Three Supermoons and Meteor Showers in Late 2025
Residents in the UAE will have a rare chance to enjoy some of the year’s most captivating celestial events during the last three...
World’s First Net-Zero Mosque Opens in Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City
Abu Dhabi is set to inaugurate the world’s first net-zero mosque in October 2025, located in the sustainable urban development of Masdar City,...
Dubai to Celebrate a Full Month Ahead of UAE National Day
Dubai has confirmed that National Month celebrations will return this year, running from UAE Flag Day on 3 November through to Eid Al...
Dubai Basketball to Make Historic EuroLeague Debut at Coca-Cola Arena
Dubai is preparing for a milestone in its sporting history as the city’s first professional basketball team makes its EuroLeague debut this week....
Dubai Watch Week 2025 Is Back – Here’s Why Every Watch Lover Will Be There
Dubai Watch Week (DWW) is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary with its most expansive edition yet. From November 19 to 23, 2025,...
UAE launches new visit visa rules for friends and relatives under ICP regulations
The UAE has rolled out major updates to its entry visa system, introducing new categories and revised conditions for residents who wish to...
Ras Al Khaimah to Launch Air Taxi Service by 2027
Ras Al Khaimah is set to become the first emirate in the UAE to introduce an air taxi service. A strategic partnership has...
Dubai’s First JW Marriott Residences Set to Redefine Luxury Living by 2028
Marriott International is set to introduce its first branded residences in Dubai, marking a significant milestone in the city’s luxury real estate sector....
Riyadh’s Premier Open-Air Music Festival Returns on October 17
Groove On The Grass, Riyadh’s highly anticipated open-air music festival, is set to return on Friday, 17 October 2025, at the JAX Viewpoint...
UAE Pilgrims Must Pre-Book Hotels and Transport for Umrah 2025
As of September 2025, UAE residents planning to perform Umrah are required to secure confirmed hotel accommodations and licensed transportation before applying for...
