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Paid Parking in Dubai Expands to Four New Areas with Updated Tariffs and Services
More drivers in Dubai are adjusting to new parking rules as the city’s paid-parking network expands into four additional areas. The initiative from...
POP MART Qatar Debut at Hamad International Airport
The collectable-culture brand POP MART has officially touched down at Hamad International Airport (HIA) in Doha, marking its first store in the Middle...
Saudia in-flight WiFi takes off: Free high-speed internet onboard every class
The Gulf skies just got smarter. Saudia Airlines has officially launched its first fully internet-enabled flight, allowing passengers in every class to enjoy...
Emirates flight cancellations from Dubai to Dar es Salaam, travel alert for UAE-based passengers
Travellers flying with Emirates between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dar es Salaam (DAR) should prepare for disruption this week. The airline has...
UAE Flag Day 2025: Raise the Flag at 11 a.m. on November 3
At exactly 11 a.m. on Monday, 3 November 2025, the UAE will pause for a powerful moment of unity. Citizens, residents, schools and...
Emirates uses AI to reduce turbulence and make flights smoother
You’re mid-flight, maybe watching a film or sipping a coffee, when that familiar seatbelt sign lights up. A few bumps later, your drink...
Indian expats in UAE to receive only e-passports under new system
Indian expats in the UAE are set to experience a major upgrade in how they apply for and renew their passports. The Consulate...
UAE delivery rider rules 2025: Dubai and Sharjah roll out stricter lane laws and fines
Starting 1 November 2025, delivery riders in the UAE will need to adjust to new road realities. Dubai and Sharjah are introducing stricter...
Dubai’s “20-Minute City” plan speeds up life, cuts costs
Dubai’s vision of a true “20-Minute City” is moving beyond concept to concrete reality. The idea: live, work, and relax within a short,...
Key Roads in Dubai to Close Sunday for Dubai Ride 2025
On Sunday, 2 November 2025, the city of Dubai will shift gears, literally—as the Dubai Ride 2025 transforms major thoroughfares into car-free zones....
