The UAE celebrate Flag Day today with flags being raised across government buildings, schools, universities, homes and workplaces. The occasion follows a national call from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who encourages citizens and residents across all seven Emirates to raise the flag as a symbol of national pride, unity and loyalty. […]
The UAE is expected to experience unsettled weather for five days, with the possibility of rain continuing until Monday, November 2, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Skies are forecast to be partly cloudy, with rain-bearing clouds developing over northern and eastern areas and potentially extending inland. Winds could reach speeds of 50km/h in […]
Etihad Rail has partnered with Citymapper, its parent company Via, and transport operator United Trans to make planning journeys across the UAE easier. The app allows passengers to plan their entire trip in one place, from travelling to a train station to reaching their final destination. Citymapper combines Etihad Rail services with Dubai Metro, buses, […]
Dubai’s Museum of the Future has received more than 20,000 applications for its new “Future Perfects” recruitment drive within just 48 hours. The campaign website also attracted around 42,000 visits during the same period. The museum is looking for people to join its Visitor Experience team ahead of its reopening in 2027, where they will […]
It’s another big week for fresh music, and this one comes with everything from a long-awaited virtual pop comeback to a debut album that has been a long time coming. First up, K/DA are back with “FIRESTARTER”, marking the League of Legends pop group’s first original release in almost six years. The track brings together […]
A new pedestrian bridge has opened in Dubai, giving passengers a direct connection between Etihad Rail’s Al Yalayis Station and Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro Station on the Dubai Metro Red Line. The link means passengers can now transfer between the two networks without needing a taxi or road journey. The enclosed bridge is around 400 […]
Umm Al Quwain Municipality has announced the dates for applications for temporary winter camping permits for the 2026–27 season. Applications will open on October 19 and remain available until October 30, with campsites available in the Al Aqran and Al Thaniya areas. The winter camping season will officially begin on November 1, with permits available […]
New Music Friday has officially entered the chat, and this week’s new music comes with some seriously strong pop combinations. First up, Olivia Rodrigo has teamed up with Chappell Roan for a brand-new remix of “expectations”, marking the first official collaboration between the two stars. The original appeared on Olivia’s third album you seem pretty […]
Dubai has launched GenDubAI, a new digital platform designed to help parents understand how children are using artificial intelligence and guide them towards using it safely, responsibly and creatively. Developed by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence in partnership with the Community Development Authority and Dubai Future Foundation, the platform is aimed at families with […]
Friday has arrived, which can only mean one thing: it’s time to make room on your playlist. This week, Channel 4 is adding four new tracks that cover everything from global pop royalty to Turkish girl-group energy and seriously danceable electronic beats. And there are a couple of very familiar sounds hiding in there too… […]