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Saudi social media rules
Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Introduces Strict New Social Media Rules

Saudi Arabia has introduced new rules that will significantly change how people in the Kingdom use social media. The General Media Regulation authority...

Peggy Gou Returns to Dubai for Exclusive Performance at Pacha Icons
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Peggy Gou Returns to Dubai This December

Dubai’s nightlife is set for a major highlight this winter. On Saturday, December 6, 2025, global DJ Peggy Gou will perform at Pacha...

Dubai school fees
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Dubai School Fees to Become More Affordable as KHDA Unveils New Strategy

Parents in Dubai may soon find relief from soaring education costs as the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) announced a new strategy...

Dubai traffic alert
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Heavy Traffic Alert: Major Delays on Sheikh Zayed, Al Khail and Other Key Dubai Roads

Motorists across Dubai are facing long queues and frustrating delays this morning, with heavy congestion building up on several major highways. Data from...

Dubai celebrates Saudi National Day
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Dubai celebrates Saudi National Day with special passport stamp

Dubai’s authorities greeted travellers arriving in the city on Tuesday, 23 September, with a thoughtful touch in honour of Saudi Arabia’s 95th National...

Qiddiya High-Speed Rail Project
Local NewsSaudi Arabia

Riyadh’s New High-Speed Rail Will Change Travel scenes Forever

Saudi Arabia is moving fast on its ambitious plan to transform Riyadh into a global city. The latest step is a new high-speed...

Burj Khalifa At The Top AED 95
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Burj Khalifa ‘At The Top’ Now Accessible for Just AED 95

UAE and Saudi residents have a rare chance to visit the Burj Khalifa’s observation decks for AED 95. This limited time offer runs...

Mandarin Oriental golf resort Dubai
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Mandarin Oriental to Open First Golf Resort in Dubai at Jumeirah Golf Estates

Dubai is set to welcome a new landmark in luxury hospitality, with Mandarin Oriental announcing plans to open its first golf resort in...

UAE schools digital bullying report
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UAE Schools Introduce Confidential Digital Form to Report Bullying and Safety Concerns

Public schools across the UAE have introduced a new digital reporting form that allows students and parents to raise concerns about bullying, misconduct,...

Football Escapes Dubai
Local NewsSports

Football Legends Return to Dubai for Exclusive Youth Camps

This October, Dubai will welcome back Football Escapes, the internationally recognised youth training programme that pairs aspiring young players with some of the...