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Crocs Happy Meal UAE
Local News

Limited-Edition Crocs Happy Meal Toys Arrive at McDonald’s UAE

McDonald’s UAE has launched a new limited-time Happy Meal collaboration that is already catching attention across the country. For a short period, Happy...

DubaiCakePicnic 2025
Local News

Dubai Welcomes Its First Indoor Cake Picnic

Dubai is adding another unique festival to its culinary calendar this year. DubaiCakePicnic 2025 is set for 20 September at Area 57, Al...

Abu Dhabi Police random road stops
Abu Dhabi Local News

Abu Dhabi Police caution drivers: Random road stops can turn fatal

Abu Dhabi Police have issued a fresh warning to motorists, urging them to avoid stopping randomly in the middle of active lanes. Officers...

forest tower Dubai
Local News

Dubai’s First Forest Tower to Rise in Maritime City by 2029

Dubai is preparing to welcome a striking new landmark in 2029. Talea Tower, a residential building shaped around greenery and natural elements, is...

UAE weather this weekend
Local News

Dubai Weather Alert: Rain and Fog Expected This Weekend

By Saturday, humidity is set to increase overnight, leading to a strong chance of fog in coastal and inland regions during the early...

Dubai Airshow 2025
Local News

Flying Taxis to Take Centre Stage at Dubai Airshow 2025

Dubai Airshow 2025, taking place from 17 to 21 November at Dubai World Central, is preparing to showcase the most ambitious leap in...

Linkin Park’s Return to the UAE
Abu Dhabi Local News

Linkin Park to Perform Live in Abu Dhabi for the First Time Since 2010

One of the most influential rock bands of the last two decades is set to return to the UAE next year. Linkin Park...

ICAO-compliant passport photograph Dubai
Local News

Dubai Indian Consulate Enforces New Passport Photo Rule from September

The Consulate General of India in Dubai has announced a new regulation that will impact thousands of Indian expats applying for passports in...

Musandam diving festival
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Oman’s Musandam Hosts First-Ever International Diving Festival With Four-Day Adventure

Musandam, Oman’s northern peninsula, has just made waves with its first-ever international diving festival—a four-day celebration that blended sport, adventure, and sustainability. The...

Arabic AI chatbot
Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia launches HUMAIN Chat, the world’s first Arabic-first AI chatbot

Saudi Arabia has introduced HUMAIN Chat, the first Arabic AI chatbot built on the ALLAM 34B language model. The launch is being described...