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UAE: Dubai launches the region’s first integrated RV route | World News

Dubai’s first integrated RV route connects mountains, beaches, and deserts, offering year-round, family-friendly outdoor experiences/Image: X Dubai Municipality has announced the launch of the region’s first integrated recreational vehicle route, setting out a new vision for outdoor travel in the emirate. The initiative introduces a connected and regulated RV tourism network designed to make Dubai’s […]

UAE: K-pop icons Chung Ha and SHINee Onew to perform free Dubai concert next month | World News

K-pop enthusiasts in the UAE are in for a treat! South Korean solo stars Chung Ha and SHINee’s Onew will perform a free, one-night-only concert at Dubai Festival City Mall on January 3, 2026, as part of the Dubai Shopping Festival. Fans can anticipate captivating performances from these celebrated artists at the iconic Festival Bay. […]

Top 5 Christmas markets across the UAE you can visit this season | World News

UAE lights up with festive Christmas markets / AI Generated Image The desert heat has officially taken a backseat to the twinkling lights and “snowy” lanes of the UAE’s festive season. If you are looking to soak up the holiday spirit, 2025 has brought some of the most elaborate Christmas markets the region has ever […]

UAE on high alert as heavy rain, strong winds and travel disruptions continue | World News

UAE residents struggle as heavy rain causes flooding / Image: File The UAE is experiencing unstable weather today as a low-pressure system continues to affect much of the country, bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and hail in some areas. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast this pattern to persist through Friday, with scattered […]

UAE establishes National Media Authority to overhaul media regulation | World News

UAE creates unified authority to govern media / Image: File The United Arab Emirates has issued a new Federal Decree-Law to establish the National Media Authority, a major step in reshaping how media is governed in the country. This move replaces three existing bodies, the UAE Media Council, National Media Office, and Emirates News Agency […]

UAE Government shifts to remote work on friday amid heavy rain | World News

UAE shifts government offices to remote work / Image: File Unstable weather sweeping over the United Arab Emirates has led authorities to take important steps to keep people safe, especially workers. In Dubai, government offices have been instructed to operate remotely on Friday, December 19 due to weather forecasts showing rain, wind and rough conditions. […]

Saudi-India deal allows officials short-term stay in UAE without visa | World News

Saudi-India deal eases short-term UAE visa travel / Image: File The diplomatic ties between New Delhi and Riyadh have reached a new milestone. In a significant move to cut through bureaucratic red tape, India and Saudi Arabia have officially signed a mutual agreement that exempts specific passport holders from short-stay visa requirements. Signed at the […]

UAE announces new age rules for kindergarten and grade 1; Here’s what parents need to know | World News

From 2026, UAE children must be three to six years old by December 31 for admission/Representative Image The UAE has announced a major update to its school admission policy, changing the age cut-off for Kindergarten and Grade 1 enrolments. Starting from the 2026–2027 academic year, students will need to meet age requirements by 31st December […]

UAE Golden Visa or Saudi Premium Residency: Which Gulf nation offers the best long-term future? | World News

Both programmes offer sponsor-free residency to attract global talent, investment, and long-term economic participation/Representative image For decades, long-term residency in the Gulf was deliberately elusive. You were welcome to work, invest, and build, but never quite to stay. For a time, that model worked. But as both the UAE and Saudi Arabia began to confront […]

Planning to buy a home in the UAE in 2026? Dubai debuts first fully digital home loan platform | World News

Yubi launches smart digital mortgage platform in UAE / AI Generated Image Dubai has welcomed a new way for people to apply for home loans with the official launch of Yubi Mortgage, a technology-powered mortgage platform. It’s the first consumer-focused offering from Yubi in the UAE and marks a major milestone in how mortgages are […]