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UAE foster care law 2025 expands eligibility for expat couples and single women
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Non-Emirati Couples Can Now Foster in the UAE

The UAE has taken another decisive step toward strengthening family systems and child protection across the country. A major update to the foster...

Dubai Eid Al Etihad free parking
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Dubai Confirms Free Parking and Longer Metro Hours for Eid Al Etihad Holiday 2025

Dubai is stepping into the Eid Al Etihad long weekend with a travel plan that feels practical and very “Dubai” — smooth, organised...

Erth Dubai Award community storytelling initiative launched in Dubai
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Sheikh Hamdan Launches Erth Dubai Award With AED 5 Million in Prizes

Dubai’s connection to its past has always shaped how the city sees its future. Now, a new chapter is beginning with the launch...

Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2026 event in Dubai
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Dubai’s 2026 LitFest Returns Bigger, Bolder, and More Global

Dubai’s cultural calendar is already packed, but every January, one event stands out for readers, writers, families and anyone who enjoys a good...

Crowds shopping during the Dubai 3 Day Super Sale 2025 with large discount banners
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Dubai’s 3-Day Super Sale Just Got Bigger — Now Running Until December 2

Dubai’s retail scene is stepping into the National Day weekend with a bigger-than-usual surprise. The city’s popular 3-Day Super Sale, known for pulling...

Crowds at Yas Marina Circuit during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 weekend
Abu Dhabi Local News

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 Prepares for Record Crowd as Season Finale Heats Up

With the final countdown underway, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 has already pushed Yas Island into overdrive. The atmosphere begins building long...

Eid Al Etihad banned activities
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UAE National Day 2025: 11 Activities You Can’t Do During Eid Al Etihad Celebrations

The UAE is preparing for the 54th Eid Al Etihad, and with a four-day long weekend ahead, excitement is already building across the...

UAE Tabby fees instalments
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UAE Rolls Out Tabby Instalment Plan for Federal Fees and Fines

The UAE has introduced a new way for residents to manage federal fees and fines. Through a partnership between the Ministry of Finance...

Safwa–Ras Tanura bridge aerial view across the Eastern Province coast
Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Opens a New 3.2km Twin Sea Bridge Linking Safwa and Ras Tanura

Saudi Arabia has rolled out a major new infrastructure milestone in the Eastern Province with the official opening of the Safwa–Ras Tanura bridge....

UAE winter school holiday 2025
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UAE Winter School Holidays to Begin on December 8, 2025

Students across the UAE can start counting down. The upcoming winter break is officially scheduled to begin on December 8, 2025, as per...