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Flynas Expands Saudi–Kuwait Flights to 10 Weekly from November
From 1 November 2025, Flynas will bring back direct services between Jeddah and Kuwait City, adding three weekly flights to its network. With...
UAE Announces Private Sector Holiday for Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday
The UAE has confirmed that Friday, 5 September 2025, will be observed as a paid holiday for private sector employees to mark the...
RAK’s Sheikh Mohammed bin Salem Road Expansion to Begin September 1 with Closures Announced
Ras Al Khaimah’s Department of Public Services has confirmed that a major development project will commence on Monday, September 1, along Sheikh Mohammed...
Report Card = Free Chole Bhature at Kailash Parbat Al Seef
Back-to-school season in Dubai has an unexpected bonus. Kailash Parbat at Al Seef is rewarding students with a complimentary plate of its signature...
Carmen Opera to Debut in Saudi Arabia for the First Time This September
Opera lovers in the Gulf have a rare cultural event to look forward to. Saudi Arabia will host a performance of Carmen—one of...
Guardians of Water Festival Brings Storytelling, Heritage and Learning to Expo City Dubai
The Guardians of Water Festival Dubai is returning to Terra – The Sustainability Pavilion at Expo City Dubai over two weekends, on 30–31...
Sharjah to Restore Dibba Al-Hisn Fort with UNESCO Nomination in Sight
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has announced a major initiative to restore...
Dubai RTA Completes Traffic Upgrades at 27 Schools, Boosting Safety and Flow
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed traffic upgrades at 10 key school-zone locations, benefitting 27 schools across the emirate. The works,...
UAE Petrol Prices: September 2025 Update for Drivers in Dubai
Motorists across Dubai and the wider UAE are awaiting the official confirmation of fuel rates for September 2025. The monthly review, managed by...
Pluma Circus To Debut In Riyadh This September With A Ten-Day Run
The stage in Riyadh is about to come alive this September as Pluma Circus makes its much-awaited Saudi Arabia debut. Known globally for...
