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Abu Dhabi: Zayed National Museum To Open In December 2025 What Visitors Can Expect
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Have you seen architectural marvel on Saadiyat Island, recently? That's the Zayed National Museum, which is set to open in December this year, which is being built in honour of UAE's Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed....

UAE’s rising wealth fuels job creation in tech and e-commerce
The UAE’s status as a global magnet for wealth is entering a new phase, one that is actively generating jobs across high-impact sectors including AI, technology, e-commerce, and creative industries. According to recruiters and workforce experts,...

Kreol Group and Lagardère bring Pistachio Kunafa Chocolate to Abu Dhabi Duty Free
Kreol Group has partnered with Petit Gourmet to bring the brand’s Pistachio Kunafa Chocolate to travel retail with Lagardère at Abu Dhabi Duty Free. The launch follows the soaring popularity of kanufa and pistachio chocolate in the market today....

‘Research powerhouse’: Abu Dhabi's Zayed National Museum confirms 2025 opening
The world’s oldest natural pearl and an 1,100-year-old Qur’an will be among the star exhibits at Zayed National Museum. The mega museum, on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi and designed by the British firm Foster + Partners, will open in December...

Rock legends Scorpions are bringing their 60th anniversary tour to Abu Dhabi
Rock fans, get ready to turn up the volume. Iconic German rock band Scorpions are heading to the United Arab Emirates as part of their global Coming Home – 60 Years of Scorpions tour, and they’re bringing the noise to Yas Island’s Etihad Arena on...

United Arab Emirates imposes stricter visa rules for Nigerians, as US curtails entry privileges
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced stringent new visa restrictions for Nigerian travellers, further complicating access to one of the Middle East’s most popular destinations for tourism and business. Multiple travel agents confirmed on...

The rise of football in Dubai
Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is known for its striking tourist attractions and exotic living. Year in year out, millions of people pour into the city to have a taste of its pleasures. The scintillating city has not traditionally been...

Armenia and Azerbaijan hold peace talks in Abu Dhabi, no major breakthrough
BAKU: The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan engaged in substantive discussions during talks held in Abu Dhabi, marking the most significant direct negotiations yet in efforts to resolve their nearly four-decade conflict. Armenian Prime Minister...

Islam Makhachev’s Manager Hints at Location for Title Fight vs. Jack Della Maddalena
Getty Islam Makhachev's Manager Updates Location For Next Fight Islam Makhachev‘s manager dropped a major hint about the location for his client’s welterweight title fight. The bout will mark Jack Della Maddalena’s first title defense since...

Running a restaurant in UAE? Here are the rules you can’t ignore
Arabic menus and cultural compliance are a must for restaurants in the UAE /Representative Image TL;DR: Arabic menus and signage aren’t optional. It’s a legal and cultural requirement.Alcohol, pork, and shisha each come with their own set of...

Culture BitesTips for a kid-friendly, cultural summer in Abu Dhabi
In this episode of Culture Bites, hosts Enas Refaei and Farah Andrews offer some inspiration for an art-infused summer with respite from the heat. Enas discusses a family day out at Saadiyat Cultural District, including a stop at teamLab Phenomena...

Dubai rents finally cooling? What’s cheaper, what’s not
Dubai: After years of rising rents, UAE residents might finally be catching a break. According to new data from Bayut and dubizzle, the first half of 2025 saw Dubai’s rental market enter a phase of much-needed stability — and in some cases, even...

Kleindienst Group to Open Hygge Hotel on Dubai World Islands
A new "Hygge" themed hotel is set to open in Dubai within the next two years. A project by Dubai-based real estate and property developer Kleindienst Group, the new property is named after the Scandinavian philosophy of hygge - a concept that's...

UAE's Gargash hails PKK leader's call to move away from violence
Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to President Sheikh Mohamed, has praised the leader of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) for calling for the group to lay down its weapons. Jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan said the PKK and its “national...

Naqvi urges UAE to ease visa policy for Pakistanis
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has urged the United Arab Emirates to ease visa policies for Pakistani nationals. On an official visit to UAE, the interior minister discussed bilateral relations on security, counter-narcotics and...

Emirati wind farm planned in occupied Western Sahara
A company from the UAE is set to develop a new controversial wind farm in occupied Western Sahara later this year. Photo: Electrical post in the outskirts of El Aaiún, occupied Western Sahara, 2024. In June, Moroccan media reported that YNNA, a...

What is Abraham Accord? This Muslim nation to become 5th to join it, know how is it linked with Israel, US
Mauritania, a country in Northwest Africa, is likely to join the Abraham Accords as the fifth nation as the representatives of the country met with Israeli at the White House. Recently US President Donald Trump hinted at the expansion of the...

Thai Massage Therapists in UAE to Receive Global Standard Certification
He proudly recalled that on 12th December 2019, UNESCO formally inscribed "Nuad Thai" (Thai massage) as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. This pivotal recognition affirmed Thai massage's ancient value to a global audience, acknowledging it as a...

UAE impose additional entry rules for Nigerians, bans transit visa
As global immigration and business outlook undergo several transformations following the policies of Donald Trump of the United States, The United Arab Emirates has imposed tougher entry conditions for Nigerian travellers and banned transit visa...

Nigeria, UAE Forge Strategic Digital Alliance To Empower Youth With Global Tech Skills
In a landmark bilateral initiative, the Nigerian government has entered into a strategic partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) aimed at equipping millions of Nigerian youth with transformative digital capabilities, entrepreneurial...