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Dubai launches AI-powered drones to monitor green spaces across the city
Dubai continues to strengthen its reputation as one of the most technologically advanced cities in the world, this time, by looking to the...
Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport to Allow Luggage Check-In from Etihad Rail Stations
Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport, the future home of the world’s largest airport capacity, is set to transform the way people travel. Plans...
Abu Dhabi Mobility Announces Temporary Road Closures in Al Dhafra Region
Abu Dhabi Mobility (AD Mobility) has announced temporary road closures across key routes in the Al Dhafra Region to carry out essential maintenance...
UAE Executes First Government Transaction Using the Digital Dirham
The UAE has officially completed its first-ever government financial transaction using the Digital Dirham, a major step in its mission to establish a...
Celebrate Saudi Artistry at Banan: The Saudi International Handicrafts Week Returns to Riyadh
Riyadh’s cultural calendar is about to get even brighter. The highly anticipated Saudi International Handicrafts Week, also known as Banan, is back for...
GCC Unified Tourist Visa to Launch Soon: What It Means for Dubai Travellers
The Gulf’s long-discussed GCC unified tourist visa is finally on its way, marking a new era for travel across the region. Dubbed the...
Dubai Unveils National Month Guide with Over 100 Events Across the City
Dubai is gearing up for a month-long celebration of national pride and unity. Brand Dubai — the creative arm of the Government of...
Dubai Metro Blue Line reaches 10% completion in five months
Dubai’s newest transport megaproject — the Dubai Metro Blue Line — has already hit its first major milestone. Just five months since the...
Abu Dhabi Chocolate: The Capital’s Golden Tribute to Emirati Heritage
Abu Dhabi has a new indulgence to call its own. Chef Nouel Catis, the creative mind behind the beloved Dubai Chocolate, has launched...
New rules for electronic devices on flights: What UAE travellers need to know
UAE residents heading abroad may want to take a closer look at their hand luggage. Airlines, including Emirates, Etihad Airways, and flydubai, have...
