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Saudi Film Festival 2026 Returns to Ithra This April
The Saudi Film Festival 2026 is set to take over the King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture (Ithra) this April, bringing together filmmakers,...
Primark Dubai second store opening date confirmed at City Centre Mirdif
Dubai’s retail scene is moving quickly, and Primark is right at the centre of it. After a packed launch at Dubai Mall, the...
Missile Alert in UAE: Air Defence Systems Activated After Iran Threat
It was just before sunrise when many residents across the UAE were woken up by loud sounds echoing through the sky. Within minutes,...
Yas Island’s “4 for 3” Annual Pass Offer Brings More Value and Surprise Moments to Abu Dhabi
Anyone who has spent a day on Yas Island knows it rarely feels like a one-time visit. There’s always another ride to try,...
Got an Emergency Alert in the UAE? Here’s Exactly What Drivers Should Do
It usually starts the same way. A sudden notification. A loud alert tone that cuts through whatever you’re doing. For a second, there’s...
Dubai to Open New Vehicle Testing Centres in Deira, Bur Dubai & MBR City
If you’ve ever driven across Dubai just to get your car tested or registered, you’ll know it’s not always the quickest errand—especially during...
Drone Attack Sparks Fire at Kuwait International Airport Fuel Tanks
A reported Iranian drone attack on Kuwait airport has triggered a large fire at fuel storage tanks within Kuwait International Airport, sending emergency...
UAE Schools Drop Transport Fees During Online Learning
As classrooms across the UAE shift back to screens and Zoom calls, one school group has stepped in with a practical relief measure...
Dubai Miracle Garden Offers Dhs30 Tickets for UAE Residents Until May 31
There’s something about walking into Dubai Miracle Garden that never quite gets old. The colours hit you first — bright, layered, almost unreal...
April Fool’s in UAE? That “Harmless” Joke Could Cost You Dh100,000
Every year, April 1 brings a wave of pranks, fake announcements, and viral jokes across social media. But in the UAE, that one...
