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Saudi official at the announcement of SAR1bn Makkah healthcare investment under Saudi Vision 2030.
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Saudi Arabia Announces $266M Makkah Healthcare Projects

Saudi Arabia has unveiled new Makkah healthcare projects worth more than SAR1 billion (around $266.65 million), reinforcing its commitment to upgrading medical services...

Spartan Run Club Dubai
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Spartan Run Club Dubai Brings Free 5km Community Run to Jumeirah Park

Dubai’s weekend mornings usually mean brunch bookings, beach plans, or a quiet coffee run. But this Saturday, February 14, there is another option...

Dubai RTA performance excellence hub
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Dubai RTA Launches First Performance Excellence Hub in MENA

Dubai has added another milestone to its governance and innovation journey. The Dubai RTA performance excellence hub is now officially live, marking the...

UAE Tightens Food Price Checks Ahead of Ramadan 2026
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UAE Tightens Food Price Checks Ahead of Ramadan 2026

As Ramadan 2026 approaches, authorities across the UAE have stepped up food price monitoring to ensure residents are not burdened with unfair price...

UAE School Bus Journey Time Capped at 45–60 Minutes
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UAE Sets 45–60 Minute Limit on School Bus Journey Time

Long school bus rides have been a daily concern for many families across the Emirates. Now, the government has stepped in. The UAE...

Jumeirah Beach 1 has officially reopened
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Jumeirah Beach 1 Reopens in Dubai With 50% More Space and New Facilities

Jumeirah Beach 1 has officially reopened — and regulars will immediately spot the difference. The well-known public beach in Dubai has completed a...

Ramadan 2026 working hours UAE
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Ramadan 2026 Working Hours Announced for UAE Public Sector

The UAE has confirmed reduced working hours for federal government employees during Ramadan 2026, giving public sector staff shorter office days throughout the...

Indian e-passport UAE
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Indian Expats in UAE Can Now Apply for Chip-Enabled E-Passports

Indian expats living in the UAE can now upgrade to the new Indian e-passport UAE system, a move that promises faster immigration clearance...

Riyadh Metro Train on Yellow Line
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Expo 2030 Riyadh Metro Station Confirmed on Yellow Line

Saudi Arabia has officially moved forward with plans for the Expo 2030 Riyadh Metro station, a new stop that will directly serve the...

Al Layan Oasis Dubai
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Dubai Ruler Announces Al Layan Oasis with Open-Air Cinema and Desert Camping

Dubai’s desert landscape is about to welcome a major new attraction. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has announced Al Layan...