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Saudi Arabia Extends Truck Age Limit Rules Until March 2027
Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority (TGA) has extended its temporary truck age-limit arrangement for another six months. Qualifying trucks and tractor units used...
Dubai’s New Road Corridor Will Cut a 33-Minute Journey to 15 Minutes by 2028
Dubai is developing the Latifa bint Hamdan Corridor, a 12-km road project that is expected to reduce the journey between Umm Al Sheif...
UAE’s New Financial Literacy Plan Is Here: Savings, Loans and Scams in Focus
The UAE has launched its National Financial Literacy Strategy 2027–2031, a five-year roadmap announced by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) during...
Planning Hajj 2027? Saudi Arabia Just Combined These Key Services
What happened? Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched a Comprehensive Package for overseas pilgrims for Hajj 2027. Who is affected?...
Burj Al Arab to Reopen in October 2027 After Major Restoration
Jumeirah Burj Al Arab is set to reopen in October 2027 after an 18-month restoration programme. Jumeirah announced the project in April 2026,...
Dubai Esports and Games Festival 2027 Dates Confirmed
Dubai Esports and Games Festival 2027 will take place from April 9 to April 25, 2027, across multiple locations in Dubai. Organised by...
Dubai Introduces AI Driving Tests With Automated Results
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced the next generation of its Smart Test System (STS) for light-vehicle yard driving tests. Announced...
Emirates Passengers Can Get AED 535 Worth Of Free Dubai Attractions This Winter
Emirates is offering eligible passengers three complimentary Dubai experiences worth AED 535 per traveller when they book qualifying return flights to Dubai. The...
UAE National Day 2026: Airfares could double for popular holiday destinations
Airfares to some popular destinations could rise sharply during the UAE National Day 2026 break as travel demand increases. Musafir expects high-demand leisure...
Riyadh Season 2026 Starts October 21 With Six Kings Slam, UFC And New Attractions
Riyadh Season 2026 will start on October 21, 2026, the Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA) has confirmed. The seventh edition will run for...
