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Dubai celebrates Saudi National Day with special passport stamp
Dubai’s authorities greeted travellers arriving in the city on Tuesday, 23 September, with a thoughtful touch in honour of Saudi Arabia’s 95th National...
Riyadh’s New High-Speed Rail Will Change Travel scenes Forever
Saudi Arabia is moving fast on its ambitious plan to transform Riyadh into a global city. The latest step is a new high-speed...
Burj Khalifa ‘At The Top’ Now Accessible for Just AED 95
UAE and Saudi residents have a rare chance to visit the Burj Khalifa’s observation decks for AED 95. This limited time offer runs...
Mandarin Oriental to Open First Golf Resort in Dubai at Jumeirah Golf Estates
Dubai is set to welcome a new landmark in luxury hospitality, with Mandarin Oriental announcing plans to open its first golf resort in...
UAE Schools Introduce Confidential Digital Form to Report Bullying and Safety Concerns
Public schools across the UAE have introduced a new digital reporting form that allows students and parents to raise concerns about bullying, misconduct,...
Football Legends Return to Dubai for Exclusive Youth Camps
This October, Dubai will welcome back Football Escapes, the internationally recognised youth training programme that pairs aspiring young players with some of the...
Woofstock UAE Returns to Dubai Islands Beach This November
Woofstock UAE is back this November, bringing a weekend of fun and festivities to Dubai Islands Beach. Scheduled for November 22 and 23,...
Diwali in Dubai Goes Big with Noor Festival of Lights 2025
Dubai’s Diwali celebrations are set to shine brighter than ever this year. From 17 to 19 October 2025, the Noor Festival of Lights...
Autumn Begins in the UAE as September Equinox Marks Seasonal Shift
The long summer has drawn to a close with the September equinox on 23 September 2025, signalling the start of autumn across the...
Emirates Cancels Flights to Hong Kong and Shenzhen Amid Super Typhoon Ragasa
Emirates has cancelled several flights to Hong Kong and Shenzhen between 23 and 25 September 2025 as Super Typhoon Ragasa moves across East...
