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Nestlé Infant Formula Recall in the UAE: What Dubai Parents Should Know
If you’re a parent in Dubai, chances are you’ve already seen the headlines or heard whispers at the pharmacy counter. Nestlé has issued...
UAE Announces Age Rules for KG & Grade 1 Admissions 2026–27
If you’re a parent in Dubai with a toddler at home, this update matters. The UAE Ministry of Education has officially released the...
UAE Weather Forecast: Rain, Wind and Cooler Days Expected This Week
Residents across the UAE may want to keep their umbrellas and light jackets handy. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), the...
RTA Finishes Al Warqa’a 1 Road Upgrade, Traffic Down 30%
Anyone who lives in Al Warqa’a knows this road well. Early morning school runs. Office traffic building up before 8am. Slow-moving cars during...
UAE Schools to End Fridays Early as New Prayer Timings Kick In
Friday afternoons are about to look very different for families across the UAE. Starting January 9, 2026, schools nationwide will end the school...
Balad Beast 2026: Shaggy and Playboi Carti Head to Jeddah This January
If you’ve been living in Dubai for a while, you know the vibe of a big festival. We’re used to the massive setups...
Dubai Announces Green Spaces With 20,000-Tree Drive
Dubai has started the year with a move that’s both symbolic and practical. A new city-wide plan will see 20,000 trees planted across...
Qatar Airways Adds Hail to Its Growing Saudi Network
Qatar Airways has quietly added another destination to its Middle East map — and it’s one that many travellers in the UAE may...
RTA Launches 4 New Lines and Revamps 70 Services This January
If you’ve ever found yourself checking your watch while waiting for the 88 at Al Satwa or Jumeirah during the morning rush, there...
Jumeirah Beach 1 Set to Reopen in February After Major Upgrade
One of Dubai’s most familiar and well-loved beaches is getting ready to welcome people back. Jumeirah Beach 1 is set to reopen in...
