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New Saudi Rules You Need to Know
Saudi ArabiaTravel

Passport Expiring Soon? New Saudi Travel Rules at DXB

Planning a spontaneous weekend jaunt from Riyadh to Dubai, or maybe eyeing a longer summer escape to Europe? Hold up a minute! Before...

Etihad Rail passenger network UAE
Local NewsTravel

Etihad Rail Passenger Network Revealed: 11 Stations Across UAE

The UAE’s plan to connect the country by passenger train is no longer just a concept on paper. Etihad Rail has officially revealed...

Dubai RTA Al Warqa’a 1 road upgrade
Local NewsTravel

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...

Qatar Airways launches flights to Hail
Local NewsTravel

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...

Paid parking in Musaffah
Local NewsTravel

Abu Dhabi To Introduce Paid Parking In Musaffah

If you’ve ever lived in the UAE or frequently commute between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, you know the drill with Musaffah. It’s the...

Georgia travel insurance for UAE tourists
Local NewsTravel

Georgia Introduces Mandatory Travel Insurance for UAE Tourists

If Georgia is on the travel list for 2026, UAE residents will need to plan a little more carefully. Starting 1 January 2026,...

Oud Maitha Road and Al Asayel Street project
Local NewsTravel

RTA Confirms 60% Completion of Oud Maitha and Al Asayel Road Project

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that 60% of the Oud Maitha Road and Al Asayel Street project is now complete....

Dubai transport projects shaping the future of mobility across the city
BusinessLocal NewsTravel

5 Mega Transport Projects Set to Redefine How Dubai Moves

Dubai has always moved fast. But now, the city is making sure its transport system keeps pace with its growth. With an investment...

Using the Dubai Police app to check UAE travel ban status online on a smartphone.
TravelUAE Guide

No More Airport Surprises: Check Your UAE Travel Ban Status Online for Free

We’ve all been there. You’ve finally got your leave approved, the suitcases are bulging with gifts for the family back home, and you’re...

Dubai global tourism 2025
BusinessTravel

Dubai steps into 2025 with global attention firmly in place

Dubai has officially taken centre stage in 2025. The city’s tourism story this year is not built on one big moment, but on...