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Dubai Police warns Global Village visitors about fake VIP Packs ahead of Season 31
Dubai Police has issued a warning about fraudulent websites, social media accounts and suspicious links promoting fake Global Village VIP Packs ahead of...
Dubai declares 10 days of mourning for Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Dubai has declared 10 days of official mourning following the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on September 21, 2026. The...
Dubai Global Village Season 31 VIP packs open for pre-booking from September 21
Global Village has opened pre-booking for its Season 31 VIP packs from September 21, with general sales starting September 26. The packs are...
Autumn in UAE starts September 23 as temperatures begin gradual drop
Astronomical autumn in the UAE will officially begin at 4:05 am on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, according to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of...
Dubai expands AI airport security for passenger screening and baggage
Dubai Police is increasing the use of AI and smart technologies across airport security operations to support passenger screening, baggage monitoring and camera...
Jazeera Airways launches buy-one-get-one-free sale on 3 million seats
Jazeera Airways has launched its biggest-ever sale, giving passengers a free second base fare when two or more eligible travellers book together. The...
Etihad Rail launches 200km Fujairah to Abu Dhabi freight route
Etihad Rail and AD Ports Group have launched a new direct rail freight service between Fujairah Terminals and the Industrial City of Abu...
Saudi Arabia Ranks Among World’s Fastest-Growing Data Centre Markets
Saudi Arabia has become one of the world’s fastest-growing data centre markets, with live IT power increasing 57% between 2024 and 2026, according...
Dubai launches ‘Click & Travel’ service for faster airport immigration checks 5-minute International Driving Permit service
Dubai residents and citizens can now obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP) in as little as five minutes at Dubai International Airport (DXB)....
Emirates winter bookings surge as Dubai airline adds new flights and upgrades
Emirates has reported strong demand for the 2026 winter travel season after carrying more than 8.6 million passengers in July and August. The...
