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WhatsApp ‘Guest Chats’ Feature Raises Identity Theft Concerns in the UAE
WhatsApp is working on a new feature called Guest Chats that will allow conversations with people who do not have a WhatsApp account....
American University in Dubai partners with Penn Medicine to open UAE’s first US medical school
The American University in Dubai (AUD) has joined hands with Penn Medicine, part of the University of Pennsylvania, to establish the UAE’s first...
Dubai to Install 36 Battery Swapping Stations for Electric Delivery Bikes
Dubai is moving closer to its green transport vision with the launch of 36 battery swapping stations for electric delivery bikes. The Roads...
Post Malone, Benson Boone, and Loyle Carner to Headline Soundstorm 2025 in Riyadh
The region’s biggest music festival is making a comeback. Soundstorm 2025, hosted by MDLBeast, is set to take place in Riyadh from 11...
Abu Dhabi Issues First Licence Plate for Self-Driving Delivery Vehicle
Abu Dhabi has officially introduced its first licence plate for a self-driving delivery vehicle, launching a pilot programme in Masdar City. The move...
McDonald’s UAE Expands Junior Sports Academy to Inspire Young Athletes
McDonald’s UAE is expanding its Junior Sports Academy to include basketball, football, and cricket, building on the success of its Junior Padel Academy....
Saudi Arabia launches Google Pay via mada, advancing Vision 2030 goals
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has launched Google Pay in Saudi Arabia through its national payments network, mada. The service’s introduction marks a...
Dubai Safari Park Reopens on 14 October for Season 7
Dubai Safari Park will reopen on 14 October 2025, marking the start of Season 7. Spread across more than 100 hectares in Al...
WrestleMania 43 confirmed for Riyadh in 2027
It has been confirmed that WrestleMania 43 will take place in Riyadh in 2027, making history as the first time WWE’s biggest event...
J Balvin joins the UNTOLD Dubai 2025 lineup
Dubai’s music calendar is about to get louder. International reggaeton star J Balvin has been confirmed as a headline act for UNTOLD Dubai...
