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Abu Dhabi Al Dhafra road closures
Abu Dhabi Local News

Abu Dhabi Mobility Announces Temporary Road Closures in Al Dhafra Region

Abu Dhabi Mobility (AD Mobility) has announced temporary road closures across key routes in the Al Dhafra Region to carry out essential maintenance...

UAE first government transaction using Digital Dirham
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UAE Executes First Government Transaction Using the Digital Dirham

The UAE has officially completed its first-ever government financial transaction using the Digital Dirham, a major step in its mission to establish a...

Saudi International Handicrafts Week
Saudi Arabia

Celebrate Saudi Artistry at Banan: The Saudi International Handicrafts Week Returns to Riyadh

Riyadh’s cultural calendar is about to get even brighter. The highly anticipated Saudi International Handicrafts Week, also known as Banan, is back for...

Map showing GCC unified tourist visa travel access across six Gulf countries
Local News

GCC Unified Tourist Visa to Launch Soon: What It Means for Dubai Travellers

The Gulf’s long-discussed GCC unified tourist visa is finally on its way, marking a new era for travel across the region. Dubbed the...

Dubai National Month guide featuring Flag Garden, concerts, and heritage festivals across the city
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Dubai Unveils National Month Guide with Over 100 Events Across the City

Dubai is gearing up for a month-long celebration of national pride and unity. Brand Dubai — the creative arm of the Government of...

Dubai Metro Blue Line
Local News

Dubai Metro Blue Line reaches 10% completion in five months

Dubai’s newest transport megaproject — the Dubai Metro Blue Line — has already hit its first major milestone. Just five months since the...

Abu Dhabi Chocolate crafted by Chef Nouel Catis with halwa, saffron, and 24k gold
Abu Dhabi Local News

Abu Dhabi Chocolate: The Capital’s Golden Tribute to Emirati Heritage

Abu Dhabi has a new indulgence to call its own. Chef Nouel Catis, the creative mind behind the beloved Dubai Chocolate, has launched...

power bank ban UAE airlines
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New rules for electronic devices on flights: What UAE travellers need to know

UAE residents heading abroad may want to take a closer look at their hand luggage. Airlines, including Emirates, Etihad Airways, and flydubai, have...

Dubai Municipality officials receiving the Best Government Entity in Youth Empowerment award at the GCC GOV HR & Youth Awards 2025 in Abu Dhabi.
Local News

Dubai Municipality named ‘Best Government Entity in Youth Empowerment’ in the GCC

Dubai Municipality has earned regional recognition after being named the “Best Government Entity in Youth Empowerment” at the 13th Annual GCC GOV HR...

Participants doing yoga on the lawn at Madinat Jumeirah with the Burj Al Arab in the background during Well B Festival Dubai
Local News

Well B Festival Dubai: a bee-themed wellness and fitness weekend lands at Madinat Jumeirah

Dubai’s buzzing events calendar just got sweeter. The Well B Festival Dubai — a new wellness and fitness experience inspired by the energy...