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Emirates Makes Flying Abroad Easier With New EMI Payment Plan for India
What happened?Emirates has introduced a new EMI payment option that allows eligible customers in India to pay for flight bookings in monthly instalments....
GymNation’s New Muscle Thobe Proves Fitness and Tradition Can Go Hand in Hand
What happened?GymNation has introduced the Middle East’s first-ever Muscle Thobe & Ghutra collection, designed to combine Gulf cultural identity with modern fitness culture....
Heading to Aljada? You’ll Now Have to Pay for Parking in These Areas
What happened?Parkin has launched its first smart paid parking system in Sharjah through a strategic partnership with master developer Arada at Aljada. Who...
Dubai’s Free Autonomous Taxi Service Is Live — Here’s How to Book Your First Ride
What happened?Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched free autonomous taxi services for the public in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah. Who is...
Sharjah to Build Homes Inside the Sea as Kalba Unveils Bold New Waterfront Vision
What happened? Sharjah has announced plans to build two residential developments in the sea off the coast of Kalba as part of the...
DP World’s New Fujairah Port Plan Could Change UAE Trade Forever
What happened? Who is affected? Why does it matter? DP World plans to expand the Fujairah port to expand the UAE’s trade network...
Pakistan Passport Climbs Global Rankings—30 Countries Now Easier to Visit
What happened? Who is affected? Why does it matter? Pakistan Passport Climbs to 100th in Global Ranking, Offering Easier Travel to 30 Countries...
Dubai RTA Launches 4 New Bus Routes and Revises 13 Existing Services From July 17
What happened?Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced four new public bus routes and changes to 13 existing routes starting Friday, July...
Last Chance! Dubai’s Museum of the Future Is Closing Its Current Exhibition This September
The Museum of the Future has confirmed that its existing exhibition journey will remain open until mid-September 2026. After that, work will begin...
UAE Launches New Award for Top Universities and Teachers
What happened? Who is affected? Why does it matter? UAE launches Higher Education Award to celebrate excellence in universities and research The UAE...
