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Dubai City Terminal: New Service Could Cut Airport Processing Time to 45 Minutes
Dubai is testing a new City Terminal service that could allow passengers to complete check-in, baggage handover, security screening and immigration before reaching...
Sharjah Old Cars Festival Returns In January 2027 With A Story Behind Every Car
Sharjah Old Cars Club has announced the return of the Sharjah Old Cars Festival from 21 to 24 January 2027. The fourth edition...
Dubai Plans New Underground Transport Network as RTA Explores Future Mobility
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is examining a proposed underground transport network that could form part of the emirate’s future mobility system....
Emirates Adds Extra Dubai–Durban Flights for the Festive Season
Emirates is scheduled to operate additional flights between Dubai and Durban during the 2026–2027 festive season. The extra services are aimed at travellers...
Riyadh Airport Closure: Etihad, Qatar Airways and Gulf Air Cancel Flights
Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport remains closed as Saudi authorities continue safety and operational-readiness checks. Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Gulf Air and Riyadh...
UAE President Renames Al Ain International Airport to Tahnoun International Airport
Al Ain International Airport has officially been renamed Tahnoun International Airport following a directive from UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan....
Sheikh Hamdan Names RTA the First Winner of Dubai-it Awards 2026
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has won the first Dubai-it Award in the Institutions in the Field of Government category. Sheikh Hamdan...
Ibn Battuta Mall Dubai Adds 38 New Shops, Restaurants and Entertainment Venues
Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai is adding 38 businesses across dining, fashion, entertainment and everyday services. Dubai Retail, which operates the mall, says...
Dubai Restores 4 Global Village Bus Routes for Season 31: Timings, Stations and More
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has restored four dedicated bus routes to Global Village for Season 31, giving residents and tourists more...
Kite Beach Market Dubai 2026 Returns With 15 Kiosks and Free Entry
Kite Beach Market has returned to Kite Beach in Jumeirah 3, Dubai, for its 22nd season. The seasonal market features 15 kiosks selling...
