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Riyadh Metro Fully Operational with Launch of Orange Line
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Riyadh Metro Fully Operational with Launch of Orange Line

Riyadh Metro has officially completed its six-line network with the launch of the orange line on Sunday. This milestone marks the end of a phased rollout that began in late November, according to the Royal Commission for Riyadh City. The orange line, running east to west, covers 41 kilometers between Jeddah Road and the Second...

Dubai Art Season 2025: A Celebration of Creativity
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Dubai Art Season 2025: A Celebration of Creativity

Dubai is set to come alive with creativity as Dubai Art Season 2025 kicks off from 4 January to 20 April. Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, this year’s theme, “Take a Walk on the Art Side”, focuses on enriching...

Dubai New Year's Eve saw 2.5m People use public transport
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Dubai New Year’s Eve saw 2.5m People use public transport

Dubai’s public transport system saw a significant increase in usage during New Year’s Eve 2025 celebrations, with a total of 2,502,474 passengers recorded, according to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). This marks a 9.3% rise compared to the 2,288,631 passengers reported on the same occasion last year. The Dubai Metro carried the highest number...

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UAE Celebrates 2024 as Its Best Year for Growth and Development

The UAE has declared 2024 as its most successful year in terms of economic and developmental progress since the nation’s founding. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, shared this milestone during the first UAE Cabinet meeting of the year. In a...

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Ruler of Sharjah Bids Farewell to Kuwaiti Consul General

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, met with His Excellency Ali Salem Al Dhaidi, the Consul General of Kuwait, on Thursday morning at Al Badee Palace. The visit marked the end of Al Dhaidi’s term in the UAE. During the meeting, His Highness welcomed the...

Sharjah Forms New Committee to Drive Economic Growth
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Sharjah Forms New Committee to Drive Economic Growth

Sharjah has taken a significant step to boost its economy by forming the Higher Committee for Economic Integration. The committee will focus on streamlining development across various sectors, including free zones and the mainland. This move aligns with Sharjah’s ongoing efforts to fast-track infrastructure projects and establish new business clusters, particularly for startups. The committee...