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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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
Amazon joins Sandbox Dubai with new delivery model
Dubai’s gig economy is entering a fresh chapter with Amazon UAE teaming up with the Dubai Future Foundation to introduce a new on-foot...
RTA to Launch 5 New Bus Routes and Upgrade 9 Others
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the introduction of five new bus routes and the upgrade of nine existing ones, effective...
Ice Warrior Challenge Returns to Ski Dubai on 14 September with Thrilling Obstacles
Dubai residents who thrive on fitness, fun, and competition can mark their calendars. The Ice Warrior Challenge is back for its 16th edition...
