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Dubai Reaches New Milestone in EV Infrastructure
Dubai has now surpassed 1,270 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, a major leap in its mission to support a low-emissions transport network. The...
Saudi Arabia Rolls Out Food Delivery Robots in Riyadh
Riyadh’s ROSHN Front Business Area has just become home to a fleet of autonomous food delivery robots. This pilot initiative is the result...
Dubai is all set to Launch Commercial Air Taxi Service in 2026
Dubai is preparing to become the first city in the world to offer a commercial electric air taxi service, set to launch in...
UAE Perseid meteor shower 2025: When, where and how to watch
Each summer, the Perseid meteor shower puts on one of the most reliable and brightest displays in the northern hemisphere. In 2025, it...
Armani Brings Its Signature Style to the Shores of Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah steps into the global luxury real estate spotlight by launching Armani Beach Residences—a beachfront community showcasing the world’s first Armani-branded...
Dubai Duty Free Hits Record July Sales with AED 638.8 Million
Dubai Duty Free has recorded its highest-ever July sales, bringing in AED 638.8 million (US$175 million), a 5.85 per cent increase compared to...
RTA Opens New Tunnel on Umm Suqeim Street, Reducing Travel Time to Just 3.8 Minutes
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has opened a newly built tunnel on Umm Suqeim Street, stretching 800 metres and featuring four lanes in...
Girls-Only Beach in Jeddah Is Turning Heads in the Gulf
Jeddah has just introduced something the Gulf hasn’t quite seen at this scale before—Bambi Beach, a women-only, pink-themed beach space that’s now live...
Dubai Four-Day Work Week for Government Staff Ends on September 12
Dubai’s widely welcomed four-day work week for public sector employees will conclude on Friday, 12 September 2025. Introduced under the ‘Our Flexible Summer’...
Dubai Mallathon Kicks Off Across Nine Malls to Get Residents Moving Indoors
Dubai’s newest health initiative, the Dubai Mallathon, officially launches today, with nine major malls across the city opening their doors to residents as...
