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UAE official mourning for Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
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UAE announces four days of official mourning for Qatar’s Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

The UAE has announced four days of official mourning following the passing of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Emir of...

Dubai EV charging network
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How Is Dubai Transforming Its EV Infrastructure with 200+ Ultrafast Charging Points?

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) have inaugurated an ultrafast charging hub featuring 24 next-generation chargers capable of...

LEONAV-1 satellite demonstrates UAE's commitment to developing next-generation positioning technology from low Earth orbit.
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LEONAV-1: How the UAE is Building Its Own Space-Based Navigation Future

The UAE has successfully launched LEONAV-1, its first satellite dedicated to satellite navigation research. Developed by the National Space Science and Technology Center...

Artist's impression of SHA Emirates Island, the world's first longevity and wellness island planned for AlJurf in the UAE.
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UAE to Get the World’s First Longevity and Wellness Island by 2028

The UAE is set to welcome the world’s first dedicated longevity and wellness island, with the first residences expected to be completed in...

Dubai Destinations Summer Campaign
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Brand Dubai Launches Season 6 of Epic Summer Tourism Campaign

Dubai has launched the sixth edition of its #DubaiDestinations summer campaign to boost year-round tourism. The initiative, running from July 7 until August...

Dubai to Host Its First DEKA FIT Challenge at Coca-Cola Arena This September
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Dubai to Host Its First DEKA FIT Challenge at Coca-Cola Arena This September

Dubai will host its first-ever DEKA FIT Dubai event at Coca-Cola Arena on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The competition is open to all...

Dubai Taxi Company National Taxi acquisition
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Dubai’s Largest Taxi Operator Just Got Even Bigger—Here’s What It Means for You

Dubai Taxi Company has completed its $394.8 million acquisition of National Taxi, creating the UAE’s largest taxi operator with over 14,000 vehicles combined....

Tunnel boring machine working on Dubai Metro Blue Line underground construction project in Dubai.
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Dubai Metro Blue Line First Tunnelling Phase Completed by RTA

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the first phase of tunnelling for the Dubai Metro Blue Line just two months after...

Dubai GDP Q1 2026
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Dubai’s Economy Hits AED232 Billion in First Quarter of 2026 Despite Regional Challenges

Dubai’s GDP reached AED232 billion in the first quarter of 2026, marking 2.4% year-on-year growth. The expansion was driven by wholesale and retail...

Dubai mental wellbeing support service
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Dubai Launches Free Mental Wellbeing Support Service for Everyone

Dubai has launched a new mental wellbeing support service called Itma’en. The free helpline is available to citizens, residents and visitors across the...