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… […]
Mosques across Sharjah will hold special rain prayers, known as Salaat Al Istisqaa, at 11:38am on Friday. The prayer will take place at all mosques in the emirate where Friday prayers are performed. The prayers follow a directive from UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan calling for rain prayers to be held across […]
The UAE have reached the Gulf Cup final after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Oman, but head coach Zlatko Dalic believes his team will need to improve if they are to beat Saudi Arabia. Ousmane Camara scored the decisive goal with a 22nd-minute header, while Nicolas Gimenez later saw a penalty saved as Oman threatened […]
Friday has arrived, which can only mean one thing: it’s time to load up the Channel 4 New Music playlist. First up, Victoria Monét teams up with SZA for “See You In My Dreams”, taken from Monét’s brand-new album Frequency Of Love. It’s another big collaboration for the Grammy-winning singer, who has been building serious […]
Petrol prices in the UAE are set to increase across all categories from October 1, with the latest rise coming as global oil prices continue to climb. The new rates mark another monthly increase after prices also went up in August and September. The increase means motorists will pay more at the pump next month, […]
Etihad Rail has opened bookings for its new passenger services from Dubai, with trains set to begin operating from September 30. The new service will connect Dubai with Abu Dhabi and Fujairah, marking the latest expansion of the UAE’s national railway network. Passengers travelling from Dubai will use Al Yalayis Station in Jumeirah Golf Estates, […]