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UAE businesses to pay music copyright fees from December 1: Full guide
UAE restaurants, cafés, hotels, malls and other businesses will need annual licences to play copyrighted music from December 1, 2026
Dubai 10 Dirham Dish guide: Restaurants along Dubai Metro lines
Planning a budget day out in Dubai? Here is a Metro guide to restaurants offering Dh10 dishes during the 10 Dirham Dish promotion until August 30.
Khalid Al Amiri teams up with Filipino UAE content creators in viral pronunciation video
Emirati creator Khaled Al Amiri teams up with Filipino content creators in the UAE for a lighthearted video about Filipino pronunciation, language and cultural differences.
UAE midday break law: Outdoor work under direct sun banned until September 15
UAE Midday Break rules ban outdoor work under direct sunlight from 12:30pm to 3pm until September 15. Here’s what workers and employers need to know.
Filipina HR manager wins Dubai apartment on her first raffle draw
Filipina HR manager Ethel Metry tells Expat Media how a last-minute gold ring purchase before a Philippines trip led to her winning a Dubai studio apartment
Dubai Ride 2026: date, time and routes for cycling event
Dubai Ride returns on November 1, 2026. Here’s everything you need to know about the free cycling event, including routes and start time.
Dubai Run 2026: date, time, routes and everything you need to know
Dubai Run returns on November 22, 2026. Find out the date, start time, routes and what to know about joining Dubai’s massive free community run.
Sheikh Zayed Road gets new lane near Dubai Mall
Dubai’s RTA has added a lane on Sheikh Zayed Road near Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall Metro Station, increasing capacity and expected to cut peak-hour journey times
UAE announces August 28 public holiday for Prophet Muhammad’s birthday
The UAE has confirmed August 28, 2026, as a paid public holiday for federal government and private sector employees to mark Prophet Muhammad’s birthday
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UAE drivers can erase four traffic points by joining Accident-Free Day
UAE drivers can have four traffic points reduced from their traffic files by joining Accident-Free Day on August 31 and following safe driving rules.
UAE businesses to pay music copyright fees from December 1: Full guide
UAE restaurants, cafés, hotels, malls and other businesses will need annual licences to play copyrighted music from December 1, 2026
Sheikh Mohammed: Do what is right and let critics talk
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid says leaders who think differently should accept criticism, stay focused on what is right and not seek everyone’s approval.
Light rain forecast in parts of UAE as temperatures peak at 49°C
UAE temperatures could reach 49°C on August 14, with light rain forecast in parts of the country from Saturday to Tuesday, according to the NCM.
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Nurse-turned-CEO gives Dubai its Glam Glow
She came to Dubai with a nurse’s determination. Over a decade later, Junabeth Cubio has transformed that quiet resolve into Glam Glow Aesthetic Clinic, one of Dubai’s rising names in professional beauty and wellness care.
Filipino dishes Abi Marquez wants the UAE to discover
In Dubai, Abi Marquez shared her excitement about spotlighting lesser-known regional dishes for international audiences, including food lovers in UAE.
Himalaya Accounting Solutions in Dubai: Numbers with purpose
Filipino entrepreneur Arvin Sayson Añana shares how grit, sacrifice and a passion for accounting helped him build Himalaya Accounting Solutions in the UAE.
From Lake Constance to Dubai: Chef Robin Höfer on crafting flavours boldly
German chef Robin Höfer shares how his childhood, culinary experiences, and passion shaped his journey to becoming one of Dubai’s most exciting young chefs.
Filipina entrepreneur’s luxe breakthrough in Dubai
Maria Fatima Mariano-Perado’s Dubai journey from one branded bag to building Luxe Authentic, Luxe for Less and Luxe Skin & Scents
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Dubai Creek to shine brighter with Dh80 million lighting project set for 2027 completion
Dubai Municipality has started work on the Dh80 million Dubai Creek Lights project, transforming eight kilometres of the historic waterfront into a world-class nighttime attraction by 2027
UAE media laws explained: Social media do’s and don’ts every resident must know
From WhatsApp messages and TikTok videos to online reviews and public photos, UAE media laws apply to everyone. Here’s what you should know
UAE residents reveal Abu Dhabi’s best hidden gems
New research reveals the hidden gems that Abu Dhabi residents love most, from peaceful cafés and cultural attractions to scenic escapes in Al Ain.
How to get UAE 5-year multi-entry tourist visa in 48 hours
Planning frequent trips to the UAE? Here’s a complete guide to the UAE’s five-year multiple-entry tourist visa, including eligibility and how to apply.
Dubai to build Dh2 billion Latifa corridor to cut travel time to 15 minutes by 2028
Dubai’s Dh2 billion Latifa bint Hamdan Corridor Development Project will reduce travel time to just 15 minutes
