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Sharjah Opens Dhs700 Million Khorfakkan Resort on UAE’s East Coast
Khorfakkan is quickly becoming one of the UAE’s most popular coastal escapes, and a major new resort is expected to take the destination...
UAE Intercepts Missiles and Drones as Residents Hear Loud Blasts Across the Country
It was an unusual start to the morning across the UAE. In several parts of the country, residents reported hearing loud blasts overhead...
Emirates Group Gives Staff 20-Week Bonus After Record Profits
There are very few moments in Dubai’s corporate world that instantly get the whole city talking. Emirates Group’s latest employee bonus announcement is...
Abu Dhabi to Launch World’s First AI-Powered Fountain
Abu Dhabi is getting ready to unveil one of its boldest entertainment projects yet — the world’s first AI-powered fountain. Set along the...
Zayed National Museum Named Among World’s Most Beautiful Museums for 2026
There’s something different about arriving at Saadiyat Island these days. The closer visitors get to the Zayed National Museum, the harder it is...
Jazeera Airways Launches 38 Eid Destinations and New Milan Flights From Kuwait
As residents across the Gulf begin locking in their Eid and summer travel plans, Jazeera Airways is giving travellers more options to work...
McGettigan’s Dubai World Cup Fanzone Is Set to Take Over Summer Nights
Dubai knows how to turn big sporting moments into citywide celebrations, and this summer’s World Cup is shaping up to be no different....
Dubai Esports and Games Festival 2026 Returns With Better Family Experiences
Dubai’s gaming scene is about to get much louder this summer. The Dubai Esports and Games Festival 2026 is officially making its return,...
Dubai Parking Fines Jump 32% in Q1 2026 as Parkin Expands Smart Enforcement
Dubai motorists are seeing stricter parking enforcement across the emirate this year. Dubai-based parking operator Parkin reported a sharp rise in parking fines...
Sheikh Mohammed Visits Make it in the Emirates 2026 in Abu Dhabi
The atmosphere at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi felt especially busy this week as government officials, investors, entrepreneurs, and manufacturers gathered under one roof...
