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UAE Plans 100 Million Mangroves by 2030 as Protected Areas Reach 19%
UAE mangroves are taking centre stage as the country strengthens its environmental goals. The UAE has announced plans to plant 100 million mangrove...
Sharjah Plans 100 Fast EV Chargers to Boost Green Mobility
Sharjah is quietly reshaping how people move around the emirate. With the announcement of over 100 fast electric vehicle charging stations, the focus...
Eid Al Adha 2026: The Smart UAE Trick to Turn 6 Days Off Into a 9-Day Escape
There’s something about a long break in Dubai that instantly shifts the mood. The city slows down just enough, brunches stretch longer, and...
Dubai Opens 13 New Mosques in 2026 to Serve Growing Communities
Dubai continues to grow at a rapid pace, and its infrastructure is evolving alongside it. In the first quarter of 2026, the city...
Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia Blocks Visit Visa Holders Without Permit
The atmosphere across Saudi Arabia is beginning to shift as the Hajj season officially kicks off. Airports are busier, hotels are filling up,...
RAK Prison Education Programme Recognised by UNESCO as Regional Learning Leader
A prison education programme in Ras Al Khaimah has earned global recognition, after being highlighted by UNESCO as a leading model for correctional...
UAE School Buses Back on Roads as Students Return to Classrooms
There’s a familiar rhythm back on UAE streets this week. Yellow school buses, once paused during weeks of remote learning, are now rolling...
Dubai parks to offer remote working spaces from May 2026
Early morning joggers, families with picnic mats, and now… professionals with laptops. That’s the new scene Dubai is preparing for. Dubai Municipality is...
UAE Launches Grocery Price Platform to Help Residents Find the Best Deals
Grocery runs in the UAE are about to get a lot more strategic. Anyone who has walked through supermarket aisles in Dubai knows...
Parkin scam alert Dubai: Drivers warned over fake parking payment links
It usually starts with a simple message — a quick alert about an “unpaid parking fee” that needs immediate action. In a city...
