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Dubai Loop and Glydways: How Dubai’s New Transport Projects Aim to Ease Traffic
Anyone who drives through Sheikh Zayed Road at peak hours knows the feeling.A short distance. A long wait. Dubai has expanded roads, added...
Dubai Turns to ‘Sponge City’ Planning in New Shenzhen Partnership
Dubai is exploring a new way to manage rainwater, urban flooding, and long-term sustainability — and it’s taking inspiration from one of Asia’s...
UAE Schools Adjust Exam Timetables Ahead of Ramadan
With Ramadan expected to begin around mid-February, schools across the UAE are adjusting exam schedules to support students who will be fasting during...
Bar du Port Beach to Open in Ras Al Khaimah This Weekend
Bar du Port is officially heading north. The popular French-Mediterranean dining brand is opening Bar du Port Beach in Ras Al Khaimah this...
MDLBEAST Confirms A Thousand and One 2026 Festival Dates
When A Thousand and One debuted last year, expectations were high—but the response exceeded them. The festival offered something different from MDLBEAST’s larger...
Dubai to Witness Spectacular Free Burj Al Arab Fireworks Display!
If you’ve glanced at your phone lately and noticed your network provider has changed to “UAE&Kuwait,” don’t worry—your SIM card isn’t acting up....
Is Your Cat Legal? Abu Dhabi Begins Crackdown on Unregistered Pets!
If you’re a pet parent in the capital, your “paw-some” roommates are about to get their very own official UAE ID. Starting February...
World Governments Summit 2026 Begins in Dubai: RTA Shares Travel and Parking Plan
Dubai has officially begun hosting the World Governments Summit 2026, with global leaders, ministers, and decision-makers arriving in the city for the three-day...
Jebel Jais Reopens: New Entry Rules and Everything You Need to Know
If your weekend plans usually involve escaping the Dubai humidity for the crisp mountain air of Ras Al Khaimah, we’ve got the update...
Dubai Metro to Start Early on February 1 for Dubai Marathon
Dubai Metro commuters will be able to start their journeys earlier than usual this Sunday, February 1, as the Roads and Transport Authority...
