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Residents in Al Khan now have a new place for evening walks, football games, and letting the kids burn energy close to home. Sharjah Municipality has officially opened a huge family park in this community of Sharjah. Al Khan Park was completed in less than a month, which is pretty impressive considering how much landscaping and how many facilities were added in that time. The park covers 5,000 sqm and includes a football field, a children’s play area, seating zones, and internal walkways. Around 60% of the park are covered with green grass and landscaped areas, so there’s plenty of...

If you’re constantly saving restaurant spots and food recommendations from bloggers, Riyadh has something coming up that might fill your must-try list for the rest of 2026. On June 2, the city will host the official Gault&Millau Saudi Arabia Gala. Pretty much everyone big in Saudi Arabia’s restaurant world will be there, from chefs and restaurant owners to food writers and influencers. One of the biggest moments of the night will be the unveiling of the first official Gault&Millau Saudi Arabia Guide with a curated selection of restaurants. Several awards will also be announced during the gala, including: Chef of...

If your food delivery app already knows your Rosa’s Thai order by heart, there’s good news: you can finally visit the restaurant in Abu Dhabi instead of waiting for the rider to arrive. Rosa’s Thai has officially opened its first location at The Galleria on Al Maryah Island. The menu includes all the sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavours Thai food is known for. Come try their signature Pad Thai, Thai curries, wok dishes, noodles, salads, and desserts. And if you're craving a sweet refreshment after a shopping day, the selection of bubble teas might steal your heart. View this...

If Eid Al Adha for your parents meant spending the whole day moving between relatives’ houses, Gen Z in the UAE probably has a slightly different schedule planned. Right before New Year, we wrote about young people in the UAE choosing concerts, travel, and experiences over traditional gifts. Eid Al Adha now seems to be getting its own Gen Z update too. Let’s take a look at how they are spending the Eid break. Eid prayers, Eidiya, family lunch, and the morning house visits still happen first in a lot of UAE homes. Nobody’s skipping that part. But a lot...

Thinking about a summer escape already? Kuwait Airways just announced a list of seasonal destinations for 2026, and the lineup covers everything from European beach spots to cooler mountain cities and quick regional getaways. Regional destinations in MENA and nearby Asia: Alexandria and Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt) Antalya, Bodrum and Trabzon (Türkiye) Salalah (Oman) European destinations: Malaga (Spain) Mykonos (Greece) Nice (France) Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) Vienna (Austria) Zurich (Switzerland) Kuwait Airways has plans to add more routes once official approvals arrive from relevant authorities. The following destinations under consideration: Krakow (Poland), Moscow (Russia), Beijing (China), New York (USA), Abu...

If getting some movement into your day is on the agenda, Green Belt Ladies Park has something new to check out. Sharjah City Municipality has opened a 1.8km rubber track around the perimeter of the park, complete with eco-friendly lighting and greenery lining the route. Whether you prefer early morning jogs, evening walks with family, or just some time outdoors, don’t hesitate to check it out. View this post on Instagram A post shared by الشارقة للأخبار (@sharjahnews) The track’s surface meets international standards and feels comfortable to walk or jog on, so don’t be surprised if Green Belt Ladies...

Food delivery riders squeezing between cars in traffic has become a common sight, and Oman is now bringing in new restrictions to make roads safer. Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology has banned food delivery motorcycles from using main roads after authorities raised concerns about speeding and traffic violations, saying such a behavior creates safety risks. Under the new rules, food delivery motorcycles on Oman must now use secondary roads and routes approved by the relevant authorities. The ministry also urged delivery companies and restaurants to raise awareness among riders about the updated rules and safer driving practices....

Thinking about a beach holiday, train rides through tea hills, or a tropical escape? Here’s a summer gift from Sri Lanka: tourist ETA is now free for visitors from 40 countries, including GCC nations and India. The ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) allows to stay in Sri Lanka for up to 30 days. Tourists can also enter the country twice within the same 30-day validity period starting from the first arrival date. Anyone planning to stay longer can apply for a visa extension after arrival. All ETA fees paid before May 25 are non-refundable. Countries included in the free Sri Lanka...

London plans might finally leave the group chat and become actual tickets this summer. Jazeera Airways has announced the launch of its first direct connection between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and London Luton Airport (LTN) this summer. Flights begin on July 8, and here’s even better part: there will be four flights every week, which sounds pretty convenient when you’re planning a holiday. If you’re a Kuwaiti national, you don’t need a tourist visa to enter the UK. However, there’s one paper you must obtain: a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). Make sure to check the UK’s entry rules with...

There’s that unexplainable feeling when you recognise the scenery in the middle of a high-action movie. If you're watching Jack Ryan: Ghost War, familiar Dubai locations will suddenly appear between chase scenes and tense action. How many spots can you catch before the closing credits? The film premiered on May 20, with John Krasinski returning as Jack Ryan and other big names joining the cast, including Sienna Miller, Wendell Pierce and Michael Kelly. Dubai was one of five cities chosen for filming and steals plenty of attention in the trailer alone. Check it out below, does anything look familiar? The...