Abu Dhabi will end 2025 in style with the ‘world’s largest drone performance’ set to take over Al Wathba on New Year’s Eve. It’s part of the ongoing Sheikh Zayed Festival. The festival is aiming to …
Abu Dhabi announces New Year’s Eve traffic restrictions – here’s what you need to know
The traffic restrictions are part of Abu Dhabi Police’s security plan for safeguarding during New Year’s Eve celebrations. It covers tourist areas, shopping centres and main roads in the city. The …
Dubai Shopping Festival acts as a “discovery engine”
According to Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) today is no longer confined to malls or sales periods, but functions as a unifying …
UAE to introduce ‘sugar tax’ on sweetened drinks from January 2026
UAE will apply a new tiered Excise Tax on sweetened drinks from January 2026, linking tax per litre to sugar and sweetener content …
DSV advances Dubai logistics with Jebel Ali hub launch
DSV is set to open a 30,000 sqm logistics hub in Jebel Ali South Dubai in March 2026, boosting regional capacity and advanced storage capabilities …
Aussie living in Dubai exposes problem facing Australians moving to UAE
Aussie expat on TikTok has sparked a debate after suggesting a cultural meetup location in Dubai amid a growing number of Australians relocating to the UAE.
UAE says it will withdraw its remaining forces in Yemen after Saudi Arabia struck port city
The United Arab Emirates said Tuesday that it was pulling out its remaining forces in Yemen, after Saudi Arabia bombed the war-torn country’s port city of Mukalla following accusations that two ships …
Tetris in the Sky: How Red Bull Brought a Timeless Game to Life in Dubai
At the Red Bull Tetris World Final, a 40-year-old puzzle game stepped off the screen and into the sky via thousands of drones, proving simplicity, not spectacle, is what gives Tetris its staying power …
Ugandan man puts Dubai’s safety to test as Amazon parcel remains untouched at his doorstep for a week
An Ugandan man has sparked online discussion about safety in Dubai after sharing a video that put the city’s reputation to the test. Taking to Instagram, Rashid Lumunye documented an unusual …
From Usyk to Infantino, top summit draws hundreds of sports figures to Dubai
The inaugural World Sports Summit in the UAE featured Usyk, Pacquiao, Infantino, and other top stars and decision-makers discussing athlete pressures alongside the sport’s economic and social future.
RTA Activates E-scooter Permit Application Service via RTA Dubai and Dubai Now apps
RTA activates e-scooter permit application service on RTA Dubai and Dubai Now apps as part of its ongoing efforts to accelerate digital transformation and enhance access to services …
UAE to withdraw forces from Saudi Arabia after bombing in Yemen’s Mukalla | All we know
After Saudi Arabia’s airstrike on Yemen, UAE will withdraw troops, emphasizing safety in counterterrorism and denying accusations of sending weapons.
PM Shehbaz meets UAE President in Rahim Yar Khan amid Riyadh-Abu Dhabi row
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday travelled to Rahim Yar Khan and held a meeting with the UAE president at Sheikh Zayed Palace, in a development that seems to be linked to the ongoing tensions between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi over Yemen.
Why Saudi Arabia and the UAE import sand from Australia despite their endless deserts
Despite vast deserts, Saudi Arabia and its Gulf neighbours rely on imported construction-grade sand to meet the demands of mega-projects like NEOM and the Burj Khalifa. Desert sand’s smooth grains are …
Sharjah Municipality says 50% discount offer to end on Dec.31
Sharjah City Municipality announced that Wednesday, Dec.31, is the final deadline to benefit from the decision granting a 50% discount on the attestation …
SEC hails Sheikh Sultan for approving Sharjah’s budget for 2026
Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council, on Tuesday presided over …
‘Neighbors of the Prophet’ Endowment Project achieves significant milestones in supporting Sharjah orphans
The “Neighbors of the Prophet” Endowment Project, launched by the Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation, achieved a series of qualitative accomplishments during the first half of 2025, reflecting the …