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Uber Women Drivers Saudi Arabia
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Uber introduces ‘Women Drivers’ feature in Saudi Arabia to improve ride experience for female users

Uber has added a new option within its platform in Saudi Arabia that enables female passengers to book rides only with women drivers....

Travis Scott Abu Dhabi concert
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Travis Scott to Set Etihad Park on Fire with Abu Dhabi Concert This November

Music fans in the UAE are in for a seismic night as global rap heavyweight Travis Scott brings his high-octane Circus Maximus World...

Summer Camp 2025
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Children’s City Summer Camp Returns With Purposeful Fun and Learning in Dubai

With school out and temperatures rising, Dubai Municipality has officially launched the fifth edition of its Children’s City Summer Camp, a well-rounded programme...

Qatar Airways inflight Wi-Fi
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Qatar Airways sets new inflight standard with Starlink connectivity

Qatar Airways has taken a significant leap in in-flight innovation by introducing ultra-fast satellite Wi-Fi across its entire fleet of Boeing 777 aircraft....

Saudi Arabia tourism growth 2025
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Saudi Arabia Tops Global Tourism Spending Surge in Q1 2025

Saudi Arabia is making global headlines after being ranked first for growth in international tourism receipts in the first quarter of 2025. The...

Dubai to build 40 new mosques in 2025
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Dubai to Build 40 New Mosques in 2025 with AED150 Million Budget

In a city known for its innovation and fast-paced development, spiritual spaces often quietly grow in the background. Yet they remain vital for...

Perseid meteor shower UAE
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Perseid Meteor Shower UAE 2025: Catch the Shooting Stars This August

One of the most mesmerising night-time experiences is just weeks away. The Perseid meteor shower is returning to the UAE skies, and it’s...

Saina Nehwal separation
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Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap Announce Separation After 7 years of Marriage

A quiet turn in a sporting journey Badminton icons Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap have publicly announced their separation after nearly seven years...

Museum of the Future Summer Pass
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Museum of the Future introduces unlimited Summer Pass with exclusive benefits for Dh229

Dubai’s Museum of the Future has announced a new way for residents to enjoy indoor attractions throughout the hotter months. Visitors can now...

Aeternitas residential tower in Dubai Marina by Franck Muller and London Gate
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Dubai to Build World’s Tallest Residential Clock Tower, Aeternitas, Soaring 450 Metres High

Dubai’s skyline is no stranger to architectural marvels, and now it’s set to welcome another landmark—Aeternitas, the world’s tallest residential clock tower. Positioned...