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Paying Zakat This Ramadan? UAE Confirms Official Rates for 2026
As Ramadan draws closer, families across the UAE are once again preparing for a month shaped by fasting, prayer, and giving. To remove...
World’s Largest Handwritten Quran Is Now on Display in Makkah
Makkah has quietly unveiled something extraordinary. At the Holy Qur’an Museum inside the Hira Cultural District, visitors can now view the world’s largest...
Dubai Launches Self-Driving Robot Taxis Ahead of 2026 Rollout
Dubai has officially taken another bold step towards the future of transport. The city has launched fully autonomous self-driving robot taxis, developed by...
Ramadan Working Hours in UAE Explained for Public and Private Sector Employees
As Ramadan approaches, work routines across Dubai and the UAE are set to slow down slightly. Offices wrap up earlier. Meetings are tighter....
Traffic Alert: Dubai Roads to Close Today for UAE Tour Women 2026
Dubai drivers are being advised to plan as the UAE Tour Women 2026 brings rolling road closures across the city this weekend. The...
Sharjah Heritage Days 2026 Opens Under ‘Glow of Authenticity’ Theme
Sharjah has once again placed heritage at the centre of community life. On Wednesday evening, His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al...
Kygo to Perform at Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2026 in Jeddah
The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2026 is shaping up to be more than just a Formula 1 weekend. This April, fans heading to...
Dubai’s Rove Hotels Expands to Oman With First Lifestyle Residences in Muscat
Dubai-based lifestyle hotel brand Rove Hotels has officially made its way into Oman, marking a new chapter in its regional expansion story. The...
Safa Park to Turn Into a Giant Open-Air Car Gallery for One Day
Dubai has a long-standing relationship with cars. From luxury models cruising through Downtown to vintage classics parked at weekend meets, automobiles are part...
Dubai Launches Blue and Green Spaces Roadmap 2030 With 1.5 Million Trees Planned
Dubai is rethinking how nature fits into everyday city life. At the World Governments Summit, Dubai Municipality unveiled the Blue and Green Spaces...
