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Tourism · Business & EconomyFrom 15 Sept, flydubai & Emirates launch twice-daily non-stop Dubai to Bangkok flights. Earn Skywards miles and skip layovers—book your seat today.
Business & Economy · PoliticsUAE rushes $7B Uganda energy and rail projects but freezes long-term visas for Ugandans—find out how the policy shift affects businesses and residents.
Business & EconomyStronger dollar trims UAE gold rates by AED 3–4 per gram in Dubai, giving souk shoppers, wedding buyers and investors a window to lock in lower prices today.
Business & EconomyDubai gold price today slips 1.5%, cutting retail tags by AED 2–3 per gram. Grab cheaper bangles in the Gold Souk while investors assess UAE Sharia-compliant ETF buying window.
Tourism · Business & EconomySharjah Heritage Days 2026 drew 300,000 visitors across seven Sharjah cities, boosting staycations, creating artisan jobs and offering free family fun for UAE residents.
SportsAjman Government and Team F3 top the podium at the Dubai Games finals. Get fan-zone details, traffic diversion timings and early registration info for 2027 heats.
Tourism · Business & EconomyDiscover how five UAE heritage sites added to ICESCO’s list could boost tourism, unlock AED2M research grants, lift property values and tighten permit rules.
Sports · Business & EconomyUAE’s historic Winter Olympics debut at Milan-Cortina 2026 is driving new ski camps, five-year Green Visas and snow-sport jobs across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Learn more.
Lifestyle · Business & EconomyDiscover how Yasmina El Abd’s mental-health drama ‘Midterm’ and breakout single ‘Damma’ are reshaping Arabic streaming and pop culture in the UAE—read the full story now.