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For anyone attending prayers at Dubai mosques during Ramadan, here’s some great news. Parkin has confirmed that parking spaces designated for Dubai mosques will be free parking during Ramadan for the entire day. This applies to zones marked with M and MP across the city. Typically, parking near mosques is free for one hour during prayer times, and paid for the rest of the day. During Ramadan, which began on February 18, that usual one-hour window no longer applies. If you’ll be driving to Dubai mosques during Ramadan, this is worth keeping in mind. It’s one less thing to worry...

Sharjah is preparing to host the 12th edition of Sharjah International Film Festival for Children & Youth this autumn, reaffirming its place as one of the UAE’s cultural highlights. The festival will take place from October 6 to 11 at VOX Cinemas, City Centre Al Zahia, presenting a carefully curated programme designed to appeal to young audiences as well as seasoned film enthusiasts. This year’s edition brings together 76 productions representing 26 nations, offering a wide range of voices and styles. View this post on Instagram A post shared by مهرجان الشارقة السينمائي الدولي للأطفال والشباب (@sharjahiff) Several premieres are...

Abu Dhabi has taken another step toward autonomous urban mobility with the expansion of its self-driving taxi service, TXAI, to include Zayed International Airport. The new route connects the airport with Yas and Saadiyat Islands, further building out the emirate’s smart transport network. The announcement was made by the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) under Abu Dhabi Mobility, and supports the emirate’s strategy to make 25% of all trips driverless by 2040. Launched in 2021, TXAI has already logged more than 30,000 trips, covering 430,000 kilometres without any reported traffic incidents. The airport extension marks a significant milestone for the programme,...

Five Abu Dhabi airports have signed a new agreement to improve travel experience for passengers arriving to the emirate by air. The initiative is called Smart Travel system and it aims to streamline immigration processes by allowing passengers to clear customs in as little as seven seconds using biometric verification and smart gate technology. The goal of Smart Travel is not just to make immigration faster, but to ensure a seamless experience that gets passengers from the airport gates to the road quickly. The participating airports aim to provide a gate-to-kerb experience in under 12 minutes, allowing travelers to start...

If you’re into pastries and coffee, here’s a new spot in Riffa you might fall in love with. Knot Bakehouse is coming to Bahrain, with a concept people already know from Dubai. The café started in Jumeirah, where it’s all about creative drinks paired with matching desserts. Once it opens, guests of Knot Bakehouse will enjoy classic coffee options alongside signature drinks like Tiramisu Latte and Matcha Latte. And don’t forget to grab one of the artisanal desserts. The spot is famous for its Chocolate Babka, Raspberry Vanilla Pannacotta, Banana Bread, Almond Croissant, and many more. If you’re coming hungry,...

Memorable weekends usually need a bit of planning. Al Khail Square makes that part easier this April. Head to Spring Moments, which is open from Friday to Sunday. You don’t need a plan here. Just come and see where curiosity takes you. You'll find several workshop tables here. At one, you may create a bouquet or a floral keychain, another is for mixing a perfume. Or you may even work on a paper vase. In the end, it’s all the same. Everyone leaves happy and with something they made. Workshops start from AED 75. After the workshops, take a walk...

Planning an art stop in Abu Dhabi? Here's one exhibition worth your time. Skin of Dreams at the Cultural Foundation offers films, paintings, and immersive works, spanning 15 years of Shezad Dawood’s art. The exhibition takes you through the past and into the future, blending ecology, climate change, and imagined worlds. Shezad Dawood is a London-based artist whose work often looks at architecture, ecology and science, with ideas that move between old traditions and imagined futures. Skin of Dreams is his first mid-career retrospective. More than 15 years of work are on display until September 20. View this post on...

If you’re in Abu Dhabi this weekend, don't miss Yas Speed Festival 2026! Happening on February 7-8, this event is bringing the heat with high-speed action and tons of entertainment. The festival will feature international teams battling it out in some of the most cutting-edge cars you’ve ever seen: Asian Le Mans Series, a world-class endurance racing championship Gulf ProCar Championship with GT, Touring, Saloon, and Prototype cars Gulf Radical Cup with lightweight, high-performance prototype cars Indian motorsport superstar and 3rd place in AM Class European Endurance Championship 2025 Ajith Kumar will be participating, both as a racer and a...

If you’re thinking about an evening walk in Muscat this weekend, the Ramadan Market at Al Mouj Walk on March 13 and 14 could be a gentle stop along the way. The market is open from 7 PM until midnight. It’s set along the marina promenade, where people usually come for a relaxed stroll by the water. Here, you'll find small vendors selling fashion, jewelry and accessories, fragrances, and other local finds. There will also be food stalls and a few activities for kids. It can also be a pleasant place to keep in mind if you’re thinking about Eid...

Bahrain has got a major upgrade with the opening of the new Al Jasra Bridge. This newly constructed bridge is designed to handle 57,000 vehicles daily, which will go a long way in easing congestion and improving road safety across areas like Al Jasra, Budaiya, Janabiya, and Salman City. The Al Jasra flyover bridge also provides direct access to the Shaikh Isa bin Salman Highway, making commutes faster for many drivers in the area. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ministry of Works وزارة الاشغال (@bahrain_works) This project is part of Bahrain’s larger Jasra Intersection Development Project,...