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March 28, 2026

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Dec

Folk Art Draws Visitors to Jazan Festival 2026

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Traditional art performances, featuring diverse segments and vibrant displays, have attracted visitors and tourists to the Jazan Festival 2026, reflecting the authenticity of the region’s folk culture and enhancing the cultural tourism experience.The participation of these groups highlights heritage as a fundamental element of tourism, representing the lifestyle of ancestors across the region’s various governorates […]

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Dec

Etihad Airways caps 2025 with 25+ international awards

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Etihad Airways has enjoyed a golden year by collecting more than 25 prestigious international awards throughout 2025, with recognition spanning every aspect of the guest experience from cabin design to onboard catering, safety and operational excellence. The airline crowned the year by becoming only the fourth airline globally, and the first in the region, to […]

26
Dec

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports up 32.3% in October

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Data released by the Saudi General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) showed that non-oil exports, including re-exports, rose by 32.3% in October 2025 compared with the same period in 2024. National non-oil exports increased by 2.4%, while total merchandise exports grew by 11.8%, contributing to a 47.4% increase in the trade balance surplus compared with October […]

26
Dec

Syria to launch new currency on January 1

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Syria is set to introduce a new national currency starting 1st January 2026, the Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, Abdulkader Husarieh, announced on Thursday. In a statement carried by Syria Arab News Agency (SANA), Husarieh described the move, outlined in Decree No. 293 of 2025, as a “pivotal national milestone” and the beginning […]

25
Dec

Sheikh Hamdan drives Elon Musk in Dubai

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Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has surprised social media followers with photos of a personal meeting with Elon Musk in Dubai, where the Crown Prince was seen driving the tech mogul and the world’s […]

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Dec

Why Indian developers are expanding in the UAE

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Indian property developers are expanding their presence in the UAE at a faster pace, drawn by regulatory clarity, strong demand from global buyers and a market structure that rewards execution over scale. Executives from Indian real estate firms say the UAE has moved from being an opportunistic overseas market to a strategic base for long-term growth. Developers […]

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Dec

Saudi home sales surge ahead of 2026 law

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The Holy City of Madinah had the best growth in residential deals across Saudi Arabia in the first six months of 2025, rising as much as 49% to SR3.4 billion. Elsewhere in the Kingdom, there’s bullishness in the property market as new rules that will allow foreign investors to buy takes effect from 2026. “While […]

25
Dec

Saudi Arabia sets metro fares from 2026

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The Riyadh Public Transport Authority has announced new pricing for annual tickets on the Riyadh Metro, along with term tickets for students, effective from January 1, 2026, as part of efforts to enhance transport services and ease daily travel across the Saudi capital. In a statement, the authority said annual tickets will be available to […]

25
Dec

When Instincts Matter: A Subtle Warning Sign That Ensured a Safe Delivery at International Modern Hospital Dubai

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At 36 weeks pregnant, this expectant mother experienced a sudden braking incident while traveling in a car. There was no visible injury, no abdominal trauma — just a jolt. She went home, reassured. But her instincts lingered. A week later, now at 37 weeks, she presented to our hospital with light-headedness and hypotension — subtle […]

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Dec

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Abu Dhabi, the #1 ranked Eye Institute in the U.S., Commences Operations

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ABU DHABI, UAE – December 23, 2025: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Abu Dhabi, the first international location of the U.S top-ranked eye hospital, has officially commenced operations. Following the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi’s (DoH) announcement last month on the establishment of the centre. The facility is now fully operational, marking a significant milestone […]

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Folk Art Draws Visitors to Jazan Festival 2026

Etihad Airways caps 2025 with 25+ international awards

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports up 32.3% in October

Syria to launch new currency on January 1

Sheikh Hamdan drives Elon Musk in Dubai

Why Indian developers are expanding in the UAE

Saudi home sales surge ahead of 2026 law

Saudi Arabia sets metro fares from 2026

When Instincts Matter: A Subtle Warning Sign That Ensured a Safe Delivery at International Modern Hospital Dubai

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Abu Dhabi, the #1 ranked Eye Institute in the U.S., Commences Operations

What’s happening with Iran-US ‘talks’?

UAE braces for heavy rain until.

Gulf hit by 83% of Iran’s.

Abu Dhabi debris kills 2, injures.

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UAE braces for heavy.

Gulf hit by 83%.