At 104.8 Channel 4 we’ve got some new fresh music spinning from today, and this week we’ve got everything from a Miley reinvention to a track you’ll hear a lot of as you drive around Vice City in GTA6, plus new music from Freya Skye and Clean Bandit. First up, Miley is officially just Miley […]
The UAE’s planned high-speed rail service is set to transform travel between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with the journey expected to take around 30 minutes. The fully electric railway will operate separately from the existing national passenger rail network, with trains capable of reaching speeds of up to 350km/h. In Dubai, two stations are expected […]
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will feature a Formula 1 Sprint race for the first time in 2027, adding another competitive event to the season finale at Yas Marina Circuit. The Abu Dhabi weekend is scheduled for December 9–12, 2027, with the 100km Sprint taking place on Saturday and points available towards the championship. The […]
Dubai’s Global Village will reopen on October 14 for its 31st season, running through May 2027. The new season will be themed “A More Wonderful World”, with the attraction promising new additions alongside returning favourites, although the full line-up of new experiences has not yet been revealed. The announcement comes as Global Village celebrates more […]
Motorists using Abu Dhabi’s E311, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Street, will face a lower speed limit from today, September 14. The maximum permitted speed in both directions has been reduced from 120kmph to 100kmph on a section of the highway stretching between Al Shamkhah and Madinat Al Riyad, near Baniyas Cemetery. The affected […]
There’s plenty of new music landing on Channel 4 this week, with Dove Cameron bringing a little Italian romance, Becky Hill getting us ready for the dancefloor, and Marshmello and ILLENIUM joining forces for an emotional electronic collaboration. Plus, LISA’s latest is making serious noise. Dove Cameron takes us to “When In Rome”, the latest […]
The UAE have reached the ACC Men’s Premier Cup final for the third consecutive edition after a dominant semi-final victory over Hong Kong. Hong Kong were bowled out for just 70, with left-arm spinner Haider Ali producing an outstanding spell of 6-14, including three maiden overs. Hong Kong’s openers made a reasonable start, but once […]
The long-awaited GCC Unified Tourist Visa is moving closer to becoming a reality, with GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi saying the Schengen-style visa will “see the light soon”. The single permit is designed to allow international tourists to travel across all six GCC countries, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait, without needing […]
The UAE is starting to see the return of foggy mornings as September brings a familiar combination of hot days and increasingly humid nights. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued a fog alert for today, warning of reduced visibility in some coastal and inland areas. Humidity is expected to reach around 90% overnight, while […]
UAE residents returning from extended summer holidays are finding more than just unpacked suitcases waiting for them. Homes that have been closed for weeks can develop bad smells, weak air-conditioning, water leaks and mould. AC and cleaning companies across Dubai and Sharjah are reporting packed schedules as families return. Technicians say common problems include dirty […]