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Sugababes and Stormzy!
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Sugababes Set to Headline Emirates Dubai 7s: Don’t Miss This Spectacular Weekend!

Get ready, Dubai! The iconic British girl group Sugababes will be headlining the Emirates Dubai 7s on Saturday, November 30, at The Sevens...

Winter Camping Dubai
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Dubai Launches Winter Camping Season with Permits

The winter camping season in Dubai is set to start on October 21, 2024, inviting residents and visitors to enjoy the beautiful desert...

Next-gen cashless smart kiosk
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Dubai’s RTA Unveils Next-Gen Cashless Smart Kiosks for Effortless Digital Services

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has rolled out an exciting innovation—a sleek, cashless self-service kiosk designed to make accessing essential services faster...

Drake birthday free Dave's Hot Chicken slider GCC
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Drake’s Birthday Celebration Brings Free Dave’s Hot Chicken to the GCC

Drake, the world-famous rapper, is all about sharing the love on his birthday. On October 24, to celebrate turning another year older, he’s...

Driverless pod rail system Dubai
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Floc Duo Rail – RTA Unveils Plans for Driverless Pod Rail in Dubai

Dubai has always been a city that embraces futuristic solutions, and the latest reveal from the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) keeps up...

Jeddah International Motor Show
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Jeddah International Motor Show 2024: A Fantastic Event for Car Lovers

Get ready, car enthusiasts! The Jeddah International Motor Show is rolling into town from October 29 to November 2, 2024. This exciting event...

Shah Rukh Khan Dubai D'YAVOL After Dark event
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Bollywood Royalty Shah Rukh Khan to Unveil D’YAVOL’s Luxury Streetwear at Exclusive AfterDark+ Event in Dubai

Dubai is buzzing with excitement as Bollywood legend Shah Rukh Khan is set to make a grand appearance at the D’YAVOL After Dark+...

Dubai airport biometric travel
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Dubai Airports Revolutionize Travel with Passport-Free Journeys

Dubai is revolutionizing travel with smart gates powered by biometric technology, eliminating physical passport controls. This promises faster, easier, and more secure travel for millions passing through Dubai’s airports each year. The Move Towards Passport-Free Travel In a groundbreaking move, Dubai airports are doing away with the need for physical passports. Instead, passengers...

Dubai Metro palm payment
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Palm pay: Pay for Dubai Metro with Just a Wave of Your Hand

Dubai is known for embracing cutting-edge technologies, and its latest initiative—Palm Pay—could make commuting across the city even more convenient. Soon, metro passengers...

Amr Diab live in Dubai
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Amr Diab’s One-Night-Only Performance Set for Dubai Harbour on November 30

Get ready for an electrifying night as the legendary Amr Diab, one of the most iconic names in Arabic pop music, returns to...