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Abu Dhabi pet registration
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Is Your Cat Legal? Abu Dhabi Begins Crackdown on Unregistered Pets!

If you’re a pet parent in the capital, your “paw-some” roommates are about to get their very own official UAE ID. Starting February...

World Governments Summit 2026 in Dubai
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World Governments Summit 2026 Begins in Dubai: RTA Shares Travel and Parking Plan

Dubai has officially begun hosting the World Governments Summit 2026, with global leaders, ministers, and decision-makers arriving in the city for the three-day...

Jebel Jais reopening
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Jebel Jais Reopens: New Entry Rules and Everything You Need to Know

If your weekend plans usually involve escaping the Dubai humidity for the crisp mountain air of Ras Al Khaimah, we’ve got the update...

Dubai Metro to Start Early on February 1 for Dubai Marathon
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Dubai Metro to Start Early on February 1 for Dubai Marathon

Dubai Metro commuters will be able to start their journeys earlier than usual this Sunday, February 1, as the Roads and Transport Authority...

Al Salam Cycling Championship Brings Desert Races Back to Al Marmoom
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Al Salam Cycling Championship Brings Desert Races Back to Al Marmoom

Dubai’s desert is back in the spotlight as the Al Salam Cycling Championship Desert Races return to Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve this...

Umm Suqeim Beach development
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Sheikh Hamdan approves Umm Suqeim Beach masterplan

Umm Suqeim Beach, one of Dubai’s most familiar and well-loved public beaches, is set for a major transformation. Dubai has approved a Dhs500...

Dubai plans citywide airport check-in to make travel easier
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Dubai plans citywide airport check-in to make travel easier

If you live in Dubai, chances are you plan airport trips with military precision. You leave early, check traffic twice, and still brace...

teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi marks UAE–Kuwait ties with special group ticket offer
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teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi celebrates UAE–Kuwait ties with special ticket offer

As cultural celebrations unfold across the UAE to honour the long-standing relationship between the United Arab Emirates and the State of Kuwait, teamLab...

Dubai+ is a digital-first streaming platform developed within the emirate
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Dubai steps into the streaming space with Dubai+

Dubai’s digital scene has added a new name to its growing list of media platforms. Dubai+ has officially entered the streaming market, positioning...

UAE minimum wage increase
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UAE Sets New Dh6,000 Minimum Wage for Emiratis in Private Sector

The UAE has officially confirmed a new minimum wage for Emirati nationals working in the private sector, marking a key shift in employment...