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UAE public schools prayer break
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UAE Public Schools to Observe Compulsory Dhuhr Prayer Break

In a move that beautifully blends academic life with spiritual growth, public schools across the UAE are officially incorporating a compulsory Dhuhr prayer...

Free Coffee for UAE Frontline Workers at Costa Coffee This Friday
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Free Coffee for UAE Frontline Workers at Costa Coffee This Friday

Frontline workers across the UAE have a small but meaningful treat waiting this week. As a token of appreciation, Costa Coffee UAE is...

Saudi Film Festival 2026
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Saudi Film Festival 2026 Returns to Ithra This April

The Saudi Film Festival 2026 is set to take over the King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture (Ithra) this April, bringing together filmmakers,...

Primark Dubai second store opening
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Primark Dubai second store opening date confirmed at City Centre Mirdif

Dubai’s retail scene is moving quickly, and Primark is right at the centre of it. After a packed launch at Dubai Mall, the...

UAE emergency road safety checklist (1)
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Missile Alert in UAE: Air Defence Systems Activated After Iran Threat

It was just before sunrise when many residents across the UAE were woken up by loud sounds echoing through the sky. Within minutes,...

Yas Island Annual Pass Offer with theme parks and character appearances at Yas Mall Abu Dhabi
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Yas Island’s “4 for 3” Annual Pass Offer Brings More Value and Surprise Moments to Abu Dhabi

Anyone who has spent a day on Yas Island knows it rarely feels like a one-time visit. There’s always another ride to try,...

UAE emergency road safety checklist
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Got an Emergency Alert in the UAE? Here’s Exactly What Drivers Should Do

It usually starts the same way. A sudden notification. A loud alert tone that cuts through whatever you’re doing. For a second, there’s...

Dubai vehicle testing centres
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Dubai to Open New Vehicle Testing Centres in Deira, Bur Dubai & MBR City

If you’ve ever driven across Dubai just to get your car tested or registered, you’ll know it’s not always the quickest errand—especially during...

Iran drone attack Kuwait airport
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Drone Attack Sparks Fire at Kuwait International Airport Fuel Tanks

A reported Iranian drone attack on Kuwait airport has triggered a large fire at fuel storage tanks within Kuwait International Airport, sending emergency...

UAE school transport fee waiver
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UAE Schools Drop Transport Fees During Online Learning

As classrooms across the UAE shift back to screens and Zoom calls, one school group has stepped in with a practical relief measure...