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UAE changed Friday prayer timings for social reasons, official says
If you’ve lived in the UAE long enough, you know that Friday is more than just a half-day at the office or a...
Dubai Fountain to get a major makeover in 2026: Here’s what’s planned
Dubai doesn’t like to stand still, even when it comes to its most famous attractions. The Dubai Fountain, a Downtown landmark and a...
Saudi Arabia Rolls Out Identification Bracelets for Kids at the Grand Mosque
If you’ve ever navigated the bustling crowds at The Dubai Mall on a weekend or taken the kids to a massive festival at...
Why Dubai Celebrates New Year More Than Once at Global Village
Dubai does not do ordinary celebrations. And when it comes to New Year’s Eve, Global Village proves that one countdown is never enough....
Dubai steps up delivery rider safety with new number plate rule
The familiar sight of a delivery bike weaving through Dubai traffic is about to get an upgrade. Starting this December, the Roads and...
Winter Wonderland Jeddah to Open With First-Ever Ice Park This December
You know the drill. Once the weather in the UAE finally chills out, usually around November, the whole city transforms. Suddenly, you have...
Dubai unveils the Metro Blue Line route map
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has just dropped a huge piece of news for everyone who lives and works here. The official...
Dubai to Ban More Single-Use Plastics From January 2026
Dubai is tightening the rules on single-use plastics. From January 1, 2026, more everyday plastic items will be phased out across the city....
Ras Al Khaimah Gears Up for a Record-Breaking New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show
Ras Al Khaimah is getting ready to welcome the new year in a big way. The emirate has unveiled plans for its most...
Skydiving Excellence: Celebrating 15 Years of Skydive Dubai
Celebrating 15 years, Skydive Dubai has transformed the emirate into a premier skydiving destination, completing over 475,000 tandem jumps. From training new divers...
