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Dubai Airport world’s busiest global aviation hub with record passenger traffic
Local NewsTravel

Dubai Airport Takes Top Spot as the World’s Busiest in 2026

Dubai has reached another major milestone on the global stage. In January 2026, Dubai International Airport (DXB) officially became the world’s busiest airport,...

Hessa Street Phase I
Local NewsTravel

Hessa Street Phase I Opens to Double Traffic Capacity

If you live in Dubai, you’ve likely spent a fair share of your life on Hessa Street. It’s that one road we all...

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...