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Ajman smart speed limiters
Local News

Ajman Introduces Smart Speed Limiters in Taxis to Enhance Road Safety

Ajman has taken a significant step towards enhancing road safety by becoming the first emirate in the UAE to implement smart speed limiters...

LANY Dubai concert
Local News

LANY’s Emotional Indie-Pop Comes to Dubai

Dubai’s music scene is about to get a dose of heartfelt indie-pop. On Friday, January 23, 2026, American duo LANY will perform at...

Shary car sales
Abu Dhabi Local News

Abu Dhabi’s New “Shary” Makes Buying & Selling Cars as Easy as Ordering Coffee

You know the drill: meeting up with a seller, carrying a thick folder of papers, dealing with payments, visiting service centres. It’s all...

GITEX TechCation 2026
Local News

Dubai reinvents GITEX as a destination event blending tech, culture and urban energy

The next edition of GITEX will feel different. Imagine the city itself becoming part of the show. That’s exactly the vision behind GITEX...

Young Thug Set to Shake Soundstorm 2025 – UAE Fans Can’t Miss This Epic Show!
Local News

Young Thug Set to Shake Soundstorm 2025 – UAE Fans Can’t Miss This Epic Show!

Soundstorm 2025 is shaping up to be a landmark event in the Middle East’s music festival scene. With over 80 international and regional...

Riyadh Motor Show 2025
Saudi Arabia

Riyadh Motor Show 2025 Is Back – And It’s Bigger Than Ever!

The countdown has begun. This December, the Riyadh Motor Show returns, promising an electrifying mix of speed, style, and technology. Car enthusiasts across...

nol card Dubai
Local News

Forget your wallet — Dubai’s nol card will soon pay for almost everything

Dubai’s nol card is about to get a lot more useful. The RTA has just entered into new agreements that extend the card’s...

Dubai’s Al Rigga Night Market Returns This Winte
Local News

Dubai’s Al Rigga Night Market Returns This Winter With Food, Culture, and Fun

As the evening descends, Al Rigga awakens. Neon lights shimmer across the streets, music drifts from every corner, and the scent of sizzling...

FISHER to Headline Emirates Dubai 7s 2025 – Get Ready for an Epic Send-Off!
Local News

Losing It (and Finding Your Groove): FISHER to Headline Emirates Dubai 7s 2025

Dubai, listen up! If you thought the Emirates Dubai 7s couldn’t get any bigger, better, or more unbelievably epic, think again. Event organisers...

Qatar and Saudi Arabia qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Local News

Qatar and Saudi Arabia Secure Spots in 2026 FIFA World Cup

In a thrilling turn of events, Qatar and Saudi Arabia have clinched their places in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following pivotal victories...