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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...
Sharjah Extends Government Employee Probation Period to Nine Months
If you’re planning to take up a government role in Sharjah, be prepared for an extended onboarding period. The emirate has revised its...
Dubai’s biggest indoor sports venue is back for summer 2025
With the temperatures peaking outside, Dubai Sports World 2025 is arriving just in time. This massive indoor sports experience is returning for its...
Dubai Universities Introduce AI and Robotics Programmes for 2025 Under Education 33
Dubai is raising the bar in higher education. As part of its long-term Education 33 Strategy, several universities in Dubai Knowledge Park and...
UAE tightens rules on influencer content with mandatory permits
A fresh set of media regulations is changing how social media content is managed in the UAE. Under the latest announcement from the...
24-Hour Paid Parking to Begin Near Mosques in Dubai
Starting this August, Dubai will introduce round-the-clock paid parking around 59 mosques, while continuing to offer free parking for worshippers during prayer time....
Abu Dhabi scales up smart mobility with driverless taxis in key city zones
Abu Dhabi’s journey towards a tech-driven transport future is picking up speed. Driverless taxis are now operating on Al Reem and Al Maryah...
