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Winter Wonderland Jeddah to Open With First-Ever Ice Park This December
You know the drill. Once the weather in the UAE finally chills out, usually around November, the whole city transforms. Suddenly, you have...
Dubai unveils the Metro Blue Line route map
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has just dropped a huge piece of news for everyone who lives and works here. The official...
Dubai to Ban More Single-Use Plastics From January 2026
Dubai is tightening the rules on single-use plastics. From January 1, 2026, more everyday plastic items will be phased out across the city....
Ras Al Khaimah Gears Up for a Record-Breaking New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show
Ras Al Khaimah is getting ready to welcome the new year in a big way. The emirate has unveiled plans for its most...
Skydiving Excellence: Celebrating 15 Years of Skydive Dubai
Celebrating 15 years, Skydive Dubai has transformed the emirate into a premier skydiving destination, completing over 475,000 tandem jumps. From training new divers...
Your Shawarma, Delivered by a Robot? Dubai Says ‘Yalla!’
Remember those sci-fi flicks where robots zoomed around, handling everything? Well, hold onto your gahfiyas because that future isn’t just around the corner...
Huawei Unveils Mate X7 and a New Lineup of Smart Devices in Dubai
From foldable innovation to luxury wearables and creative tablets, Huawei expands its premium device portfolio with a bold showcase in the UAE. Huawei...
UAE Confirms New Year’s Day 2026 as an Official Public Holiday
The UAE has officially announced that New Year’s Day 2026 will be a public holiday, giving federal government employees a refreshing start to...
Emirates and Etihad Sweep Global Titles at the World Travel Awards
Here in the UAE, we’re used to breaking records, whether it’s the tallest building or the busiest airport. So, it should come as...
Riyadh to Doha in 2 Hours: The Rail Link That Will Transform GCC Travel
Riyadh to Doha in 2 Hours: The Rail Link That Will Transform GCC Travel
