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Riyadh’s New Digital Urban Planning Platform to Speed Approvals
Riyadh is growing fast. New neighbourhoods, residential projects, mixed-use developments — the Saudi capital is expanding at a pace few cities can match....
Downtown Design Riyadh 2026 is officially moving to September
Design lovers in the region, take note. Downtown Design Riyadh 2026 has confirmed a major date change. Originally planned for February, the Kingdom’s...
RTA Expands Key Bridge to Terminal 1, Making Airport Drives Faster and Smoother
Anyone who regularly drives towards Dubai International Airport knows the routine. The lanes start to tighten. Cars slow down. Taxis weave carefully. Google...
Dubai air taxi flights to begin by end of 2026, confirms RTA chief
Dubai’s traffic story may be about to change — and this time, it’s happening in the air. Electric air taxis are expected to...
UAE President Begins Working Visit to India as Strategic Ties Continue to Deepen
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, has begun a working visit to India starting January...
Sneaker Con Riyadh Returns This January
If you’re the kind of person who notices sneakers before anything else — yes, even before a good outfit — this news is...
UAE Passport Ranked Fifth Strongest Worldwide in 2026
The UAE passport continues to make global headlines — and this time, it’s for holding its ground among the world’s strongest. According to...
Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station Upgrade: What’s Changing for Your Commute?
If you’ve ever tried to catch the Metro after the New Year’s Eve fireworks or during a massive 3-day sale at Dubai Mall,...
Paid Parking Starts in Discovery Gardens: Monthly Permits Set at Dh945
Parking in Discovery Gardens has entered a new phase. From Thursday, January 15, paid parking is now in effect across the community, following...
Dubai Civil Defence Introduces Smart Firefighting Robot
Dubai Civil Defence has once again shown how seriously the emirate takes safety. At Intersec 2026, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre,...
