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Dubai Brings AI to Life with a Virtual Emirati Family
Dubai has taken a significant step in blending heritage with innovation by introducing Latifa, the UAE’s first AI-powered virtual Emirati girl. The name...
Dubai RTA Rolls Out Stricter School Bus Safety Rules for New Academic Year
With the new academic year now in session, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has tightened safety protocols for school transport across Dubai....
Abu Dhabi Tightens School Nutrition Policy as Food Deliveries Banned
As students prepare to return to classrooms on 25 August, Abu Dhabi’s Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has announced stricter nutrition rules...
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Adds Extra Abu Dhabi Show in September
Abu Dhabi has spoken, and it wants more action. Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire was already set to be one of the...
Saudi Arabia launches online permit process for controlled medicines
Saudi Arabia has introduced a new digital process for travellers who need to carry controlled medicines, including narcotics and psychotropic substances. The Saudi...
Dubai Municipality Engages Al Barsha Residents in Designing Two New Parks
Dubai Municipality has taken a collaborative step by engaging directly with residents of Al Barsha to help design two upcoming parks and a...
Free Salik Trips Surge Nearly 50% in Q2 as Dubai Drivers Adjust Travel Habits
Dubai motorists are changing the way they commute, with free Salik trips rising by almost 50% in the second quarter of 2025. The...
Fast&Up and Noon Unite to Boost Hydration for UAE’s Frontline Heroes
Fast&Up has partnered with Noon to provide hydration solutions to delivery workers in the UAE, combating summer fatigue. This initiative is part of...
Saudi Arabia to Submit Oscar Entry for the First Time at the 98th Academy Awards
In a landmark moment for Middle Eastern cinema, Saudi Arabia has officially opened submissions for its debut entry in the International Feature Film...
Riyadh’s Rise Tower Could Surpass Burj Khalifa as the World’s Tallest Skyscraper
For over a decade, Dubai’s Burj Khalifa has reigned as the tallest building on the planet, soaring 828 metres into the sky. Now,...
