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CINEHOUSE, located at One Square on King Abdulaziz Road, offers a new kind of night out in Riyadh. Since opening in 2020, it has become the city’s first arthouse cinema with a restaurant, offering a curated selection of films alongside a full dining experience. Inside, you’ll find three small screening rooms, each with a more personal, relaxed atmosphere than the usual multiplex setup. The cinema’s weekly lineup mixes arthouse favourites, cult films, and new commercial releases — all selected to appeal to a range of filmgoers.     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by CINEHOUSE بيت...

Dubai-based developer Binghatti has launched a new residential project — Binghatti Flare — in Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT). With a total value of AED 2.1 billion for each tower, the development includes two high-rise towers featuring more than 1,300 residential units. The Sky Terrace residences will range from studio to four-bedroom units, offering a wide variety of layouts. Key lifestyle features include: Private pools 20+ premium amenities JVT’s first man-made beach Egyptian buyers are among the most active international investors for Binghatti, which is why the developer has kept a dedicated team stationed in Rixos Premium Alamein for five days...

Private sector employees in Oman now have clear rules on how annual performance-based bonuses will be handled, thanks to a new decision from the Ministry of Labour. Effective from January 1 every year, Omani workers with at least six months of service at their current establishment are entitled to a periodic bonus, based on the outcome of their annual performance evaluation. The decision is part of efforts to ensure transparency and fairness in pay structures and is rooted in the country’s updated Labour Law (Royal Decree No. 53/2023). The periodic salary bonus is paid as a percentage of an employee’s...

If you use your UAE-issued credit or debit card abroad, take note — international transaction fees are going up. Starting September 22, 2025, several local banks will apply a 3.14% surcharge on the total value of purchases made outside the country. That’s a notable increase from the current 2.09%, and it applies each time your card is used internationally. These fee changes are not uncommon, and they typically fluctuate depending on the bank’s internal strategies and market conditions. This isn’t the only update affecting local cardholders. Just last week, it announced that one-time passwords (OTPs) will no longer be sent...

If you're driving in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, or Al Dhafra, there’s a good reason to check your traffic fines sooner rather than later. A new initiative from the Abu Dhabi Police — launched at Adnoc petrol stations — is reminding drivers to take advantage of a discount system. The campaign, titled “Act Now and Benefit,” encourage drivers to pay off their fines as soon as possible and save up to one third of the fine amount: Payments within 60 days of receiving a fine will give a driver 35% off Payments made within one year will give a 25%...

Bahrain Film Festival is returning for its fifth edition, running from October 30 to November 4, 2025. Organised by the Bahrain Cinema Club in cooperation with the Ministry of Information, this year’s event carries the theme: “Short Films, Great Stories.” The festival aims to offer a meaningful space for local and regional filmmakers to demonstrate their work in one of five categories: narratives, documentaries, animations, student films, and Bahraini short films.     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Bahrain Film Festival (@filmfestivalbh) According to Festival Director Ammar Zainal, the theme this year highlights the depth...

Saudi Arabia will host the first Riyadh Comedy Festival this autumn as part of its growing calendar of entertainment events. Running from September 26 to October 9, 2025, the festival will take place in Boulevard City and is set to feature over 50 comedians from around the world. The event was officially announced by Turki Al Al Sheikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), through his X (formerly Twitter) account. It will be part of Riyadh Season 2025, the Kingdom’s cultural and entertainment initiative that supports Vision 2030 goals for tourism and economic diversification. First Headliners of Riyadh Comedy...

Daily commuters between Dubai and Sharjah now have a new public transport option. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced a new intercity bus route, E308. It connects Stadium Bus Station in Dubai to Al Jubail Bus Station in Sharjah. E308 Schedule & Fare Details Service hours: Daily from 5 AM to 11:30 PM Frequency: Departures every 30 minutes Fare: AED 12 for a one-way trip RTA has taken steps to make intercity travel more convenient for anyone travelling between Dubai and neighbouring emirates. All intercity buses departing from Dubai are now equipped with free Wi-Fi, enhancing comfort and connectivity...

Faraj Suleiman is set to perform at Dubai Opera on December 8, 2025. Known for his ability to blend Arabic melodies with classical forms and jazz influences, Palestinian author and pianist has carved out a space of his own in the world of instrumental music. His compositions — including “Questions on My Mind,” “Little Thought,” “Night Wander,” and “Hymn to Gentrification” — showcase a distinct approach to piano that continues to reshape how Arabic music can be presented. His work often bridges genres and cultures, while staying rooted in the rhythm and structure of regional sounds.     View this...

The UAE capital is set to host one of the biggest global sports events in early 2026, and it’s not just for elite athletes or youth categories. Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi will run from February 6 to 16, 2026, welcoming more than 25,000 athletes from around the world. This is the first time the event is being held in the Middle East, and it’s all about making sport accessible to people of all levels.     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 (@omgad2026) Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026:...