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September Fuel Prices Announced
A litre of petrol and diesel goes up from 1 September [...]

Dubai Police Train 140 School Security Guards To Tackle Morning Traffic
Dubai Police completed specialised traffic management and emergency training for over 140 security guards across 35 schools ahead of the new academic year rush. [...]

UAE Leaders Meet To Review National Aspirations
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and UAE Vice President and Prime Minister His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid meet to discuss national development, citizen welfare, and strategic goals for the nation's future. [...]

UAE Grants Starlink Licence To Provide Satellite Broadband Internet
The TDRA has granted Starlink a 10-year licence to operate satellite broadband across the UAE. The service expands high-speed internet options for off-grid homes, remote desert sites, maritime vessels, and aviation. [...]

UAE Property Market Grows In First Half 2026
Property markets across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the wider UAE recorded strong growth during the first half of 2026, boosted by foreign capital, off-plan residential sales, and robust demand from international buyers. [...]

UPDATES

Dubai International Airport Welcomes 31.5 Million Guests As Travel Demand Rebounds

27 August 2026

DXB records 31.5 million passengers in H1 2026, driven by a strong second-quarter surge. Airline capacity rebounds alongside major investments in biometrics and terminal flow.

RTA Completes Traffic Upgrades Across Six Dubai School Zones Ahead of New Term

26 August 2026

Dubai’s RTA completes key road and parking improvements across six school zones, streamlining traffic flow and boosting safety for more than 10 schools ahead of the new academic year.

RTA Partners With UAE Food Bank To Distribute Meals To Delivery Riders

25 August 2026

Dubai’s RTA collaborates with the UAE Food Bank and Deliveroo to provide daily meals at 23 public transport rest areas during peak summer heat.

DINING

Isola Launches Weekday Lunch Menu At Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse

29 July 2026

Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse Italian favourite Isola launches 'Pranzo all'Isola', a summer weekday set lunch menu, offering two and three-course coastal Italian dining options starting from Dhs 140.

MiMi Mei Fair Launches New Dinner Set Menu In Downtown Dubai

28 July 2026

MiMi Mei Fair on Downtown Boulevard introduces a three-course dinner set menu for Dhs 228 per person.

Al Quoz Cafe Welcomes Morning Diners With French-Inspired Breakfast Menu

16 July 2026

Cassette, the music and arts café in Al Quoz, offers a relaxed start to the day with a newly highlighted French-inspired breakfast menu featuring classic egg dishes, sweet crêpes, and house-made pastries.

WHAT'S ON

Expanded Events Calendar Announced Across These Two Dubai Venues

20 August 2026

Dubai World Trade Centre unveils a comprehensive schedule of international exhibitions through late 2026, splitting major trade shows between its central venue and the expanded Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City.

Comedian Jimmy Carr To Perform At Dubai Opera In August

30 July 2026

British comedian Jimmy Carr will perform two live shows at Dubai Opera on 29 August 2026 as part of his international 'Laughs Funny' tour. Tickets start at Dhs 250.

Nancy Ajram To Perform Live At Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena This October

20 July 2026

Lebanese pop icon Nancy Ajram will return to Dubai for a major concert at the Coca-Cola Arena on 24 October 2026, bringing her signature hits to UAE fans.

HEALTH & FITNESS

UAE Becomes Second Country Globally To Authorise New High Cholesterol Drug Lipfendra

02 August 2026

The Emirates Drug Establishment authorises Lipfendra, a new daily oral medication for adults with high LDL cholesterol, bringing cutting-edge healthcare to UAE residents.

Day In The Life: Dr Tatjana Pavicic

06 April 2026

Dr. Tatjana Pavicic is a dermatologist and global educator in aesthetic medicine, known for personalised, evidence-based care.

Why Is Obesity Rising In Dubai? Experts Explain The Causes And Solutions

06 April 2026

Obesity is rising in Dubai due to sedentary lifestyles, easy access to high-calorie food, busy schedules and poor diet choices. Here's what experts have to say!

KIDS & EDUCATION

UAE Ends Homework For Some Young Students Ahead Of New School Year

26 August 2026

The UAE Ministry of Education has announced that pupils from Kindergarten to Grade 2 will no longer be assigned homework, forming part of six major educational updates introduced for the 2026–2027 school year.

Dubai Expands Education Sector With 26 New Private Institutions Opening for 2026 - 2027

26 August 2026

Dubai’s KHDA announces 26 new private educational institutions opening for the 2026 - 2027 academic year, adding nearly 17,000 school seats, 1,700 early childhood places, and prestigious international universities.

RTA Steps Up Inspections Ahead Of Dubai School Year

25 August 2026

Dubai’s RTA launches a 30-day school bus inspection campaign and introduces expanded ride-pooling and e-hail transport options ahead of the 2026–2027 academic term.

BEAUTY