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UAE Rolls Out Instant Degree Recognition for 34 Universities
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UAE Rolls Out Instant Degree Recognition for 34 Universities

The UAE has made a quiet but powerful change that will immediately impact thousands of students and young professionals. The country has officially...

BTS world tour 2026
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Abu Dhabi’s street racing scene returns to Yas Marina Circuit

If loud engines, tyre smoke, and split-second finishes sound like a good way to spend the weekend, Yas Marina Circuit has you covered....

AlUla Desert Polo 2026 Returns
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AlUla Desert Polo 2026 Returns This Weekend

There are sporting events, and then there are experiences. AlUla Desert Polo 2026 firmly sits in the second category. Returning this weekend, the...

Sharjah Literature Festival
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Sharjah Literature Festival Highlights Emirati Identity, Stories, and Community Spirit

Sharjah once again lived up to its reputation as the cultural heart of the UAE. The second edition of the Sharjah Literature Festival...

Dubai RTA to Pilot School Bus Pooling in 2026 to Cut Traffic Around Schools
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Dubai RTA to Pilot School Bus Pooling in 2026 to Cut Traffic Around Schools

Anyone driving through Dubai on a weekday morning knows the scene. Long queues outside school gates. Parents double-parking for quick drop-offs. Roads slowing...

UAE ultra-fast EV charging hub
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UAE Opens One of the World’s Largest Ultra-Fast EV Charging Hubs

The UAE has officially opened one of the world’s largest ultra-fast electric vehicle charging hubs, marking another clear move towards cleaner and smarter...

Daniel Bedingfield Dubai concert
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Daniel Bedingfield’s 00s Nostalgia Gig Comes to Dubai

If you were owning the dancefloor (or your bedroom mirror) in the early 2000s, stop scrolling. We have some news that is going...

Riyadh Metro train on the Red Line
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Riyadh Metro Red Line to Extend 8.4km to Diriyah Gate

Riyadh is taking another confident step towards modern urban mobility. The Royal Commission for Riyadh City has officially awarded a contract to extend...

EEIPC 2026 World Skydiving Championships
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Abu Dhabi Set to Host EEIPC 2026 World Skydiving Championships

Abu Dhabi is getting ready to welcome the world’s best indoor skydivers this January as CLYMB™ Yas Island hosts the Second Official EEIPC...

Etihad Airways flight sale
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Etihad Airways Announces Flight Sale With Up to 26% Off Economy Fares

Etihad Airways has rolled out a new flight sale, giving travellers across the UAE a reason to plan ahead. The Abu Dhabi-based airline...