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, […]
There’s plenty of new music landing on Channel 4 this week, with Taylor Swift, Leon Bridges and Troye Sivan all bringing something very different to your playlist. Taylor Swift is kicking off a new chapter with “Patient Zero”, the lead single from The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore. The four-track encore to The Life […]
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 […]