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It’s not too early to plan for next year, especially when the new year kicks off with a legend. Russian superstar Leonid Agutin is bringing his signature charm and soulful sound to Dubai Opera on January 2, 2026, promising a night of music, poetry, and pure artistry. Know the Artist A celebrated singer-songwriter, composer, and multi-award-winning performer, Agutin has captivated fans around the world with his unique fusion of pop, jazz, Latin, and Russian soul. With a career spanning over three decades, he’s released more than a dozen chart-topping albums and has collaborated with international icons like Al Di Meola,...

Dubai has launched a first-of-its-kind system to distinguish between content created by humans, machines, or both. Announced on July 16 by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council, the new framework is designed to bring more transparency to content creation and knowledge-sharing in the digital age. Rather than calculating exact percentages of machine involvement, the system offers creators a clear way to disclose how AI was used. It’s meant to be flexible across all sectors and media formats — including text, images, and videos — and can be applied...

If you’re a UAE resident looking to visit China, there’s a new visa procedure you need to follow. The Chinese Visa Application Service Centre in Dubai has updated its requirements, and applicants must now complete a two-step process that combines online and in-person actions. Here's what to expect. Step 1: Apply Online First You can no longer walk into the visa centre without completing an online step. All applicants must now fill out their visa application at https://www.visaforchina.cn. You’ll need to: Complete the visa application form online Upload all required documents (e.g. passport copy, recent photo, no-objection certificate, hotel bookings,...

John Dory Seafood Market is preparing to open its doors in Dubai on 25 July at The Market Island in Dubai Festival City Mall. Touted as the region’s first head-to-tail seafood restaurant, it focuses on using every part of the fish in a way that prioritises freshness and sustainability. The concept brings together direct sourcing, in-house processing, and open-fire cooking, with the aim of delivering a seafood experience that balances quality with value. Ingredients are selected from trusted sources: tuna from the Seychelles, sea bass and sea bream from Greece, and French oysters chosen via blind tastings.     View...

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has rolled out major updates to the public bus network. The changes include rerouting of some lines, new stops in expanding communities, and revised end points for better accessibility. The update supports RTA’s long-term plans to make public transport the preferred option across the city and reduce road congestion. Below, you can find all the changes to Dubai bus routes: Rerouted Bus Services Route 24: Adjusted path within Al Nahda 1 Route 44: Now runs through Dubai Festival City instead of Rebat Street Route F12: Rerouted between Satwa Roundabout and Wasal Park via Kuwait...

If you're thinking of extending your stay in Bali or anywhere in Indonesia, there’s a major update you need to know about. A new hybrid visa extension system is now in effect, requiring both online registration and an in-person visit to the immigration office. As of last month, Indonesia reversed its 2024 update that allowed many visa extensions to be done entirely online. This new requirement applies across Indonesia, including popular destinations like Bali. The change comes in response to a 36.7% rise in immigration violations from 2024 to 2025. If you're travelling with the UAE passport or residency, the...

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a set of temporary traffic diversions in Mirdif, linked to the start of construction on the Dubai Metro Blue Line. RTA encourages all road users to plan their trips in the area in advance and allow extra travel time while the diversions remain in place. The changes are part of early works for the Dubai Metro Blue Line, a major infrastructure project that will serve approximately one million residents by 2040.     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by هيئة الطرق والمواصلات، دبي (@rta_dubai) Key traffic changes in...

A new exhibition has opened at Alserkal Avenue that puts Syrian voices front and centre. “Summer Collective: Wavering Hope” runs at Ayyam Gallery until September 5, 2025, marking the gallery’s 20th anniversary. The group show brings together Syrian artists who have lived through over two decades of conflict, displacement, and political unrest. Some remained in cities and towns across Syria. Others went into exile. But all the works in this exhibition speak to a common need — to document what they experienced and what it meant to live through it.     View this post on Instagram   A post...

The Arab Fashion Council (AFC) has just launched the first-ever AFC Fashion Fund, aimed at supporting Arab talent in the global fashion industry. The biennial program is designed to help one ready-to-wear (RTW) designer scale their brand internationally, with a total value of USD 500,000 over a two-year period. To be eligible, applicants must be RTW designers holding citizenship from any Arab League country. The chosen designer will also benefit from guidance by an advisory board made up of editors, investors, and fashion industry leaders. The winner will be announced later in 2025.     View this post on Instagram...

If you're flying out of Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), there’s a new addition to the ground crew. Instead of a human behind the wheel, you might spot a driverless electric vehicle towing luggage to the plane. Travel services provider dnata has just rolled out a fleet of autonomous baggage tractors at the airport as part of a major upgrade to its ground handling services. The fleet includes six EZTow model tractors developed by TractEasy. Each vehicle is fully electric and can tow up to four baggage containers (also known as ULDs) along pre-programmed routes. Operating at speeds of up...