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Pinktober UAE 2025
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Pinktober UAE 2025: How Dubai Is Turning Awareness into Everyday Action

October in the UAE isn’t just another page on the calendar. It’s a month when the country embraces pink, a colour that stands...

Saudi Arabia

Atallah Happy Land Park Closure Marks the End of an Era in Jeddah

For generations of families in Jeddah, Atallah Happy Land Park wasn’t just a theme park — it was a part of growing up....

Mattel Brick Shop Pop-Up at Yas Mall Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Local News

Mattel Brick Shop Pop-Up at Yas Mall Abu Dhabi Brings Hot Wheels Builders Back to Play

This Saturday, 1 November, adults can rediscover the joy of building at the Mattel Brick Shop pop-up event at Yas Mall in Abu...

Dubai Ride 2025
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Free Cycle Alert: Register Now for Dubai Ride 2025

In the early hours of Sunday, 2 November, the city will be awash with cyclists, as community riders of all kinds gear up...

umm-al-quwain-adventure-tourism
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Umm Al Quwain adventure tourism gets a bold new turn

Umm Al Quwain is quietly stepping into the spotlight with something refreshingly different — a destination where engines roar by day and campfires...

Runners at Riyadh Marathon Festival 2026 in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia

Riyadh Marathon Festival 2026 Dates Confirmed – Four Races + Festival Village

Runners in the region, get your calendars out — the Riyadh Marathon Festival 2026 is back, and this time, it’s bigger than ever....

UAE Federal Budget 2026 Hits Dh 92.4 Billion
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UAE Cabinet Unlocks largest Dh 92.4 Billion Budget for 2026

The UAE is stepping confidently into 2026 with its biggest-ever federal budget. The Cabinet has approved a Dh 92.4 billion plan that reflects...

Bongo’s Bingo Dubai
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Bongo’s Bingo Dubai Is Back This November For The Wildest Night Out At Bla Bla

There’s nothing quite like a Bongo’s Bingo night in Dubai. This isn’t your regular bingo; it’s a full-on party where dance-offs, sing-alongs, and...

Abu Dhabi skyline showing smart city planning concept
Abu Dhabi Local News

Smart City Planning in Abu Dhabi Gets a Boost with Space42–DMT Collaboration

Abu Dhabi is taking another bold step toward becoming one of the smartest cities in the world. A fresh partnership between the UAE’s...

Dubai gears up for a month-long celebration ahead of UAE National Day
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Dubai National Month: Dubai gears up for a month-long celebration

Dubai is gearing up for one of its most spirited celebrations of the year, Dubai National Month 2025. The city will celebrate the...