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Linkin Park to Perform Live in Abu Dhabi for the First Time Since 2010
One of the most influential rock bands of the last two decades is set to return to the UAE next year. Linkin Park...
Dubai Indian Consulate Enforces New Passport Photo Rule from September
The Consulate General of India in Dubai has announced a new regulation that will impact thousands of Indian expats applying for passports in...
Oman’s Musandam Hosts First-Ever International Diving Festival With Four-Day Adventure
Musandam, Oman’s northern peninsula, has just made waves with its first-ever international diving festival—a four-day celebration that blended sport, adventure, and sustainability. The...
Saudi Arabia launches HUMAIN Chat, the world’s first Arabic-first AI chatbot
Saudi Arabia has introduced HUMAIN Chat, the first Arabic AI chatbot built on the ALLAM 34B language model. The launch is being described...
Amazon joins Sandbox Dubai with new delivery model
Dubai’s gig economy is entering a fresh chapter with Amazon UAE teaming up with the Dubai Future Foundation to introduce a new on-foot...
RTA to Launch 5 New Bus Routes and Upgrade 9 Others
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the introduction of five new bus routes and the upgrade of nine existing ones, effective...
Ice Warrior Challenge Returns to Ski Dubai on 14 September with Thrilling Obstacles
Dubai residents who thrive on fitness, fun, and competition can mark their calendars. The Ice Warrior Challenge is back for its 16th edition...
Flynas Expands Saudi–Kuwait Flights to 10 Weekly from November
From 1 November 2025, Flynas will bring back direct services between Jeddah and Kuwait City, adding three weekly flights to its network. With...
UAE Announces Private Sector Holiday for Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday
The UAE has confirmed that Friday, 5 September 2025, will be observed as a paid holiday for private sector employees to mark the...
RAK’s Sheikh Mohammed bin Salem Road Expansion to Begin September 1 with Closures Announced
Ras Al Khaimah’s Department of Public Services has confirmed that a major development project will commence on Monday, September 1, along Sheikh Mohammed...
