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Pinpoint Fitness Opens in Abu Dhabi and Launches First International Franchise in Kenya
Parents walking through Deerfields Mall this month may notice something different between the usual cafés and retail stores — children climbing walls, balancing...
UAE launches industrial storytelling training for young Emiratis
Walk into any innovation hub in Dubai or Abu Dhabi today, and the energy feels different. Young Emiratis are no longer only looking...
CATS the Musical Abu Dhabi Dates Confirmed for May 2026
Abu Dhabi’s entertainment scene is about to get even bigger. CATS the Musical, one of the most celebrated theatre productions of all time,...
Sharjah Opens Dhs700 Million Khorfakkan Resort on UAE’s East Coast
Khorfakkan is quickly becoming one of the UAE’s most popular coastal escapes, and a major new resort is expected to take the destination...
UAE Intercepts Missiles and Drones as Residents Hear Loud Blasts Across the Country
It was an unusual start to the morning across the UAE. In several parts of the country, residents reported hearing loud blasts overhead...
Emirates Group Gives Staff 20-Week Bonus After Record Profits
There are very few moments in Dubai’s corporate world that instantly get the whole city talking. Emirates Group’s latest employee bonus announcement is...
Abu Dhabi to Launch World’s First AI-Powered Fountain
Abu Dhabi is getting ready to unveil one of its boldest entertainment projects yet — the world’s first AI-powered fountain. Set along the...
Zayed National Museum Named Among World’s Most Beautiful Museums for 2026
There’s something different about arriving at Saadiyat Island these days. The closer visitors get to the Zayed National Museum, the harder it is...
Jazeera Airways Launches 38 Eid Destinations and New Milan Flights From Kuwait
As residents across the Gulf begin locking in their Eid and summer travel plans, Jazeera Airways is giving travellers more options to work...
McGettigan’s Dubai World Cup Fanzone Is Set to Take Over Summer Nights
Dubai knows how to turn big sporting moments into citywide celebrations, and this summer’s World Cup is shaping up to be no different....
