Ras Al Khaimah is preparing to welcome 2027 with a free New Year’s Eve celebration featuring spectacular fireworks, synchronised drone displays and live entertainment on December 31. The festivities will take place at Jais Festival Ground, with gates opening at 4pm and activities continuing until 3am. The highlight will be the RAK NYE Sky Show, […]
New federal traffic regulations will limit motorists in the UAE to a maximum of nine hours of driving within any 24-hour period, starting January 1, 2027. The new rule applies to all drivers, not just professional motorists, truck drivers or delivery personnel. It is part of a wider overhaul of UAE road safety regulations designed […]
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 […]