From waiter to restaurateur: Sandeep Shetty’s Dubai success story
Sandeep Shetty arrived in Dubai in 2000 unsure whether moving from India had been the right decision. Twenty-six years later, his story looks very different: the entrepreneur now runs 10
MEFCC 2026 expands star lineup with three new guests
Middle East Film & Comic Con is expanding its 2026 celebrity lineup, with Pom Klementieff, Arden Cho and Jacob Romero confirmed as the latest guests heading to Abu Dhabi. The three
Queen Rania shares new photos with twin granddaughters
Queen Rania of Jordan has shared a series of new family photographs featuring her newborn twin granddaughters, Talia and Rania, including one baby who was named in her honour. The twins
OFFLIMITS Abu Dhabi festival cancelled, returns planned for 2027
Abu Dhabi’s highly anticipated OFFLIMITS Music Festival 2026 has been cancelled, ending plans for one of the UAE’s biggest upcoming music events featuring global stars including Shakira, Jonas Brothers and
Andrea Pirlo begins new UAE Pro League chapter
Andrea Pirlo has officially started his first season in the UAE Pro League, marking a new chapter in the career of one of football’s most recognisable figures. The former Italy, AC
Dubai launches first accredited Bachelor of Music degree
Dubai is expanding its creative education sector with the launch of what is described as the city’s first accredited Bachelor of Music degree, giving aspiring musicians the opportunity to complete
Dubai opens new DWTC bridge, cutting travel time to two minutes
Dubai has opened a new bridge near the Dubai World Trade Centre, cutting travel time for drivers leaving the busy events district from around 10 minutes to just two minutes. The
UAE introduces music royalty fees for businesses
The UAE is introducing a new music licensing system that will require commercial venues to pay annual royalties when playing copyrighted music, marking a major step towards strengthening the country’s
Dubai Fitness Challenge returns for its 10th edition
Dubai Fitness Challenge is returning for its 10th edition, bringing 30 days of sport, wellness and free fitness activities across the city. The 2026 edition will run from October 31 to
UAE moves closer to 6G with Abu Dhabi trials
The UAE is taking another major step towards the next generation of mobile technology after du and Khalifa University completed new 6G field trials in Abu Dhabi. The tests were carried