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Drivers in Dubai should prepare for traffic disruptions at a busy intersection starting this weekend. According to Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), road improvement works will cause delays at the intersection of Sheikh Rashid Street and Al Mina Street from 1 AM on Friday, May 30 until 5 AM on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. The RTA advises drivers to plan ahead, follow posted road signs, and use alternative routes to avoid potential congestion during this period. Alternative routes to consider to avoid traffic delays in Dubai: Kuwait Street Jumeirah Street 2nd of December Street Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street...

WhatsApp Business, the go-to platform for many UAE-based companies to communicate with customers, is set to introduce new pricing changes starting July 1, 2025. Meta, the app’s parent company, has confirmed that registered businesses using the platform will soon be charged per message, rather than per conversation, as part of a shift to simplify and align pricing with industry standards. These upcoming changes will mainly affect marketing, authentication, and utility template messages. Charges will apply based on the recipient’s country code, introducing regional pricing variations. However, companies that use the platform more frequently may benefit from tiered pricing models that...

Bahrain has confirmed a six-day holiday to mark Eid Al Adha this year. The announcement was made through an official circular issued by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain. As per the circular, all ministries and public institutions across the Kingdom will be closed on the Day of Arafah and during Eid Al Adha, which falls on Thursday, June 5 through Sunday, June 8, 2025. Because two of the official holidays overlap with the weekend (Friday and Saturday), they will be compensated with additional days off on Monday, June 9...

Dubai has a new destination for shopping, dining and essential services. Al Khawaneej Mall has officially opened in Al Khawaneej 2, offering visitors a variety of retail options, a hypermarket, cafés, and practical amenities – all within a single, thoughtfully designed space. Covering approximately 70,000 square feet, the mall includes a diverse mix of outlets, a children’s nursery, and an ENOC service station. Visitors will find everything from restaurants and cafés to a currency exchange and banking services, making it a one-stop spot for everyday errands and casual outings. One of the key highlights of Al Khawaneej Mall is its...

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is rolling out a series of traffic improvements, starting with the opening of new access points to Al Warqa neighbourhood from Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. Scheduled for early June, the project is expected to significantly ease congestion and reduce travel times for thousands of commuters. The new access point at Al Warqa 1 will increase road capacity by up to 5,000 vehicles per hour. Travel times on the route will drop dramatically from 20 minutes to just 3.5 minutes, while the journey distance will be reduced from 5.7km to 1.5km. The changes are...

Saudi Arabia’s hospitality sector continues to expand, and this time, the spotlight is on Abha. The scenic city in the Aseer mountains is set to welcome a major name in luxury hospitality: Waldorf Astoria Abha. The announcement, shared by ARDARA — an investment firm backed by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) — marks a milestone for the region’s tourism ambitions. The upcoming hotel will be part of AlWadi, a newly unveiled lifestyle community by ARDARA. The development aims to create a year-round destination that blends upscale living with the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape.     View this post...

Dubai’s skyline continues to evolve with big ideas — and the newest addition promises to bring something entirely different to the table. Set to open in 2029, Akala Hotel & Residences will be the world’s first precision wellness hotel, combining modern science, sustainability, and hospitality in one destination. Located between Downtown Dubai and DIFC, the twin-tower development is designed with well-being at its core. Developed by Arada, the project is more than just a place to stay — it’s a space designed to help guests and residents live better. One of the 220-metre towers will host a next-gen hotel, while...

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...