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Abu Dhabi Bans Car Washing in Public Parking Areas
Abu Dhabi Mobility announced new vehicle-washing controls on 8 October 2026. The rules prohibit washing vehicles in MAWAQiF public parking areas and require...
Dubai Global Village Ticket Prices 2026: Entry Starts at AED 25 for Season 31
Global Village in Dubai has announced its ticket prices for Season 31, which runs from October 14, 2026, to May 2027. General admission...
Dubai to Get New Colour-Coded Street Signs Across 186 Areas by 2030
Dubai is introducing a new visual identity for streets, neighbourhoods and house number plates as part of a wider addressing system covering 186...
Dubai KHDA Launches Parents, Educators and Students Councils for Private Schools
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has established Dubai’s first Parents Council and Educators Council and approved the second cohort of the...
Ferrari Opens New Riyadh Showroom in Regional First
Ferrari has opened a new showroom at Canopy Plaza on Riyadh’s Northern Ring Road, operated by its official Saudi importer, Fast Auto Technic....
UAE ranked ‘best in the world’ for digital government services
The UAE has been ranked first globally for citizen satisfaction with digital government services in Boston Consulting Group’s 2026 Digital Government Citizen Survey....
Skylight Mall Dubai to open in 2027 with more than 360 stores
Dubai is set to welcome Skylight Mall in 2027, with Dubai Retail confirming that the new super-regional destination will span 1.3 million sq....
Eid Al Fitr 2027: Could UAE Residents Get a Six-Day Holiday in March?
UAE residents could enjoy six consecutive days off for Eid Al Fitr 2027 if Ramadan lasts 30 days. Current astronomical projections indicate Ramadan...
Saudi Arabia Changes Family Visa Rules for Skilled Expatriates
Saudi Arabia has changed its family visa rules for skilled expatriate workers, allowing eligible dependants to obtain entry visas while the worker’s employment...
Sharjah Partially Reopens Road Near Etihad Rail Station Until November 29
Sharjah has partially reopened a key road between University City and the Exhibition Grounds as construction continues on roads serving the future Etihad...
