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Riyadh Metro Red Line to Extend 8.4km to Diriyah Gate
Riyadh is taking another confident step towards modern urban mobility. The Royal Commission for Riyadh City has officially awarded a contract to extend...
Abu Dhabi Set to Host EEIPC 2026 World Skydiving Championships
Abu Dhabi is getting ready to welcome the world’s best indoor skydivers this January as CLYMB™ Yas Island hosts the Second Official EEIPC...
Etihad Airways Announces Flight Sale With Up to 26% Off Economy Fares
Etihad Airways has rolled out a new flight sale, giving travellers across the UAE a reason to plan ahead. The Abu Dhabi-based airline...
UAE Issues Fog Warning as Near-Zero Visibility Expected on Roads
Residents across the UAE have been asked to stay alert as the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued a fog warning for Tuesday,...
Feels Teedo Teddy-Themed Pop-Up Opens at Marsa Boulevard Dubai
Dubai’s winter season is when the city slows down just enough to enjoy the outdoors. Cooler evenings, light jackets, and long walks by...
Dubai Airport Takes Top Spot as the World’s Busiest in 2026
Dubai has reached another major milestone on the global stage. In January 2026, Dubai International Airport (DXB) officially became the world’s busiest airport,...
Hessa Street Phase I Opens to Double Traffic Capacity
If you live in Dubai, you’ve likely spent a fair share of your life on Hessa Street. It’s that one road we all...
Tom Brady and Kevin Hart are Coming to Riyadh for the Fanatics Flag Football Classic
If you’ve been living in Dubai for a while, you know that when Riyadh Season says they’re doing something “big,” they aren’t joking....
Passport Expiring Soon? New Saudi Travel Rules at DXB
Planning a spontaneous weekend jaunt from Riyadh to Dubai, or maybe eyeing a longer summer escape to Europe? Hold up a minute! Before...
Ramadan Rules in UAE 2026: What Daily Life Looks Like in Dubai During the Holy Month
Ramadan in Dubai isn’t announced with sirens or signs. You just feel it. Cafés go quiet in the morning. Office hours shift. Traffic...
