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Abu Dhabi cuts E311 speed limit to 100km/h from September 14
Abu Dhabi Mobility has announced a new 100km/h speed limit on part of E311, replacing the existing 120km/h limit on the affected stretch....
Yango Yasmina launches Kids Mode with parental controls and child-friendly features
Yango has launched Kids Mode on Yasmina, its AI voice assistant, to create a more child-friendly experience for families. The update gives children...
Dubai K-Fest 2026: Citywide Korean Festival Coming to Dubai This September
Dubai is set to host its first Dubai K-Fest, a 10-day citywide celebration of South Korean culture from September 25 to October 4,...
Dubai’s AED 3 Billion New Community Will Bring 1,400+ Homes to the Creek
Dubai Healthcare City has broken ground on Dubai Creek Gardens, an AED 3 billion residential community in DHCC Phase 2 overlooking Dubai Creek....
Dubai’s Global Village Season 31 Is Set to Open This October
Global Village is preparing to reopen in Dubai for its 31st season in October 2026, according to its official website. The exact opening...
UAE Schools Tighten WhatsApp Rules for Parent Groups
UAE schools are introducing or reinforcing their own WhatsApp group policies as the 2026–27 academic year gets underway. The rules affect parents, teachers...
Saudi Arabia announces National Day public holiday for September 23, 2026
Saudi Arabia has confirmed Wednesday, September 23, 2026, as the National Day holiday for employees in the private and non-profit sectors. The Ministry...
Global Village extends Season 31 F&B deadline
Global Village has extended its Season 31 F&B registration deadline to September 16, 2026. Restaurants, coffee shops, kiosks and food trolley operators can...
Qatar Airways adds more London, Maldives and Australia flights for winter 2026
Qatar Airways is expanding its 2026–2027 winter schedule, increasing flights to London, the Maldives, Phuket, Australia, Saudi Arabia and several other destinations. The...
Dubai traffic alert: Oud Metha Road bridge diversion starts September 11
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a temporary traffic diversion on the slow lane of the bridge from Oud Metha Road...
