Dubai’s ambitious Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project (ACIP) is another step closer to its completion as the new Al Khaleej Street Tunnel just surpassed 80% completion....
Residents of Abu Dhabi, Al Dhafra, Mirfa and the Western Region are closely watching as security is raised at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant following Sunday’s...
The official Eid Al Adha 2026 holiday calendar has been finalized based on the confirmed sighting of the Dhu Al-Hijjah Crescent moon over Saudi Arabia and...
Saudi Arabia has officially announced the season for Bel Xeithar Umrah practices will open for the 1448 AH season from April / May. The Ministry of...
The official moon-sighting campaign has been notified in Saudi for the month of Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH on Sunday, May 17, 2026 across the country. This...
It has become a daily necessity for millions of expatriates who reside across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and throughout the UAE to keep tabs on the...
As Eid al-Adha 2026 is near, Dubai is gearing up for one of its largest festive weekends. The Saudi Supreme Court is keeping an eye on...
The UAE citizen community is being urged to show caution while engaging with sarcasm, mocking and ‘harmless jokes’ on social media platforms, as it could no...
Eurovision Song Contest 2026 has been one of the biggest debates in the entertainment world today after having marked its 70th edition. Bulgaria will be the...
Residency laws for expat families have become more stringent and digitalized in the UAE in 2026. Having to meet new salary thresholds for their children, parents...
Are you looking for a trip to Dubai for a vacation or for business? Minutes of documentation error may cause...
The UAE Golden Visa has undergone many changes in the last several years. The program was traditionally reserved for those...
The UAE is at its best during the Milky Way season, offering ample opportunities to see the galaxy’s brilliantly lit...
Play971 is UAE’s first authentic and legal real money sportsbetting and iGaming platform, marking a new era in regulated digital...
One of the world’s largest efforts to make mobility ‘smart’ has been made in Saudi Arabia, which now has an...
SpaceX has written financial history having recorded the largest public valuation on opening with the Nasdaq exchange, which saw a...
More long-term Dubai residents than ever before are purchasing their homes with an easy Dubai First-Time Home Buyer Programme. The...
Traffic on Emirates Road (E611) between Dubai and Sharjah is set to change in a permanent overnight closure that is...
The Dubai property trend remains strong with rental homes still being popular amongst expatriates, business owners and families looking for...
The summer season can dampen the spirits of outdoor enthusiasts in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), but it can also...
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