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The UAE has officially launched Suhail, a pioneering jet-powered firefighting drone that’s designed to tackle fires faster and more efficiently — especially in areas that are hard to reach. Revealed at the UAE Pavilion during Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, Suhail is the first of its kind globally and highlights the UAE’s commitment to innovation in emergency response. Suhail is a product of collaboration between the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority and UAE-based Drone First Building Services. This next-generation drone combines jet propulsion with advanced technologies like AI-powered LiDAR, computer vision, and 3D scanning. The result is a tool capable...

What do you do when you walk into a restaurant and find half the Marvel universe having dinner?  Bahrain just had its own mini Marvel moment, and no one saw it coming. Diners at the upscale Cipriani Bahrain were in for the shock of a lifetime when several Marvel actors casually dropped in for dinner. Yes, really. In a scene that felt straight out of a post-credits surprise, several Marvel stars were spotted casually dining together at the upscale hotspot. Among them were Letitia Wright (Shuri / Black Panther), Simu Liu (Shang-Chi), Anthony Mackie (Sam Wilson / Captain America), Tenoch...

Get ready for a family-friendly spectacle as Disney On Ice makes its way to Bahrain this August, bringing with it a fresh production titled “Into the Magic.” The show will run from August 12 to 17, 2025, at Exhibition World Bahrain, offering fans of all ages a chance to experience some of Disney’s most iconic stories in a new, ice-skating format. Audiences can expect to see beloved characters from a range of Disney favourites. The show features Moana on her daring ocean journey, Elsa as she discovers the power within her, Belle exploring the Beast’s enchanted castle, and Miguel diving...

Dubai Safari Park is preparing to wrap up its 6th season, with Sunday, June 1 marked as the final day before the summer closure. If you’ve been meaning to visit, now’s the time — this is the last chance to catch one of the city’s most popular outdoor attractions before the weather heats up. This season has been the busiest on record, with visitor numbers up by 67%. One of the biggest draws has been the nocturnal safari, which ran for four weeks and sold out every night.     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by...

CineMAS Film Festival 2025 is in full swing at Manarat Al Saadiyat, and alongside the bold indie film lineup comes a culinary treat to match the cinematic energy. Taparelle restaurant has joined forces with Dine-W/Me and CineMAS to present Le Cartoon — a limited-time dining experience themed around animated cult classics. Running until Sunday, June 1, the dishes draw inspiration from all-time favorite cartoons. Guests can expect a three-course French-Italian menu along with a themed drink that brings the animated concept to life: olive-based tapenade inspired by "Coraline" crispy fried fish cakes with tartare sauce and lemon inspired by "Ponyo" croissant...

China is making travel easier for citizens of several Gulf nations. Starting June 9, 2025, nationals from Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Kuwait will be able to enter China without a visa for stays of up to 30 days. The visa-free policy, announced by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning, will remain in effect for one year, through June 8, 2026. This initiative is part of China’s broader effort to strengthen ties with the Gulf region. It’s designed to encourage travel, business, family visits, cultural exchange, and tourism between China and the participating countries. Whether you're planning a leisure trip,...

Nature lovers in Abu Dhabi have reason to celebrate. The capital has just been recognised as one of the top cities in the world for green space and access to nature, according to Time Out’s latest global city survey. Ranked 9th worldwide, Abu Dhabi shares this prestigious spot with Cape Town, Chicago, and Sydney. An impressive 83% of residents rated the city’s natural offerings as either “good” or “amazing.” And with good reason. Abu Dhabi blends urban life with an array of natural landscapes — from tranquil mangrove forests and sandy boardwalks to sprawling public parks and wildlife-rich reserves. Whether...

A new wave of dining is about to arrive in Downtown Dubai. WOOHOO, a tech-forward restaurant concept by hospitality group Gastronaut, is launching soon at Kempinski The Boulevard — and it’s looking to redefine what it means to “dine in the future.” WOOHOO will serve up a curated menu of Japanese, Mexican, and Peruvian dishes, with recipes developed through a blend of AI-generated input and hands-on expertise from a Michelin-level chef. Guests can expect flavour combinations that challenge conventions while staying rooted in fine-dining execution.     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by WOOHOO (@woohoo.dubai) The...

Travel and trade between Saudi Arabia and Egypt may soon get a major boost. Officials from both countries have revealed plans for a railway connection that could link the Sinai Peninsula with the Kingdom, forming part of a larger Asia-Europe transit network. Egypt’s Transport Minister, Kamel Al-Wazir, recently confirmed that planning is complete for a potential bridge or tunnel that would connect the two countries. While nothing has been implemented just yet, the infrastructure is ready to go whenever greenlit. The proposed railway would tie into Egypt’s broader rail expansion, which includes high-speed routes along seven main axes. Future routes...

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a new requirement for vehicle inspections across the city: starting June 2, all vehicle owners must pre-book their technical inspection appointments online. The move aims to improve efficiency and reduce wait times at service centres. Appointments can now be scheduled via the ‘RTA Dubai’ app or the official website www.rta.ae. The system is already live, covering 27 technical testing centres across Dubai, with only Tasjeel Hatta centre exempt from this rule. If you prefer to go without a booking, a walk-in service will still be available at 19 centres, but you’ll have...