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Al Salam Cycling Championship Brings Desert Races Back to Al Marmoom
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Al Salam Cycling Championship Brings Desert Races Back to Al Marmoom

Dubai’s desert is back in the spotlight as the Al Salam Cycling Championship Desert Races return to Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve this...

Umm Suqeim Beach development
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Sheikh Hamdan approves Umm Suqeim Beach masterplan

Umm Suqeim Beach, one of Dubai’s most familiar and well-loved public beaches, is set for a major transformation. Dubai has approved a Dhs500...

Dubai plans citywide airport check-in to make travel easier
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Dubai plans citywide airport check-in to make travel easier

If you live in Dubai, chances are you plan airport trips with military precision. You leave early, check traffic twice, and still brace...

teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi marks UAE–Kuwait ties with special group ticket offer
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teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi celebrates UAE–Kuwait ties with special ticket offer

As cultural celebrations unfold across the UAE to honour the long-standing relationship between the United Arab Emirates and the State of Kuwait, teamLab...

Dubai+ is a digital-first streaming platform developed within the emirate
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Dubai steps into the streaming space with Dubai+

Dubai’s digital scene has added a new name to its growing list of media platforms. Dubai+ has officially entered the streaming market, positioning...

UAE minimum wage increase
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UAE Sets New Dh6,000 Minimum Wage for Emiratis in Private Sector

The UAE has officially confirmed a new minimum wage for Emirati nationals working in the private sector, marking a key shift in employment...

Primark Dubai stores opening in major shopping malls across the city
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Primark Is Opening Three Flagship Stores in Dubai This Year

Dubai’s fashion and retail scene is about to welcome a name many residents already know well. Primark has confirmed it will open three...

Dubai robot-built villa construction using advanced robotics and automation
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Dubai Plans the World’s First Fully Robot-Built Villa

Dubai has revealed plans that could change how homes are built worldwide. The city is working towards constructing the world’s first fully robot-made...

Jayi Lil-Umrah programme
Saudi Arabia

What Is Saudi Arabia’s ‘Jayi Lil-Umrah’ Programme and How It Helps Pilgrims

Saudi Arabia has introduced a new nationwide initiative aimed at making the Umrah journey easier to navigate for pilgrims arriving from around the...

GDRFA Dubai Golden Visa Global Village
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GDRFA Dubai Brings Golden Visa and Smart Services to Global Village

Dubai residents visiting Global Village this season are finding more than food stalls, cultural shows, and shopping. The General Directorate of Identity and...