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After 51 days of precautionary closure due to the US-Iran war, Global Village is reopening its gates on Monday, April 20, at 5pm. Many UAE residents shared their excitement on social media when the news was announced. Here is everything you need to know about the entertainment destination: Tickets Visitors can buy tickets online or on the app before arriving at Global Village. Weekday tickets valid Monday to Thursday, excluding public holidays, start at Dh25 per person. Any day tickets cost Dh30. Children under 3, seniors over 65, and people of determination have free entry. Tuesdays are reserved exclusively for…
DUBAI, 20th April, 2026 (WAM) — DMCC has announced its intention to launch a Cacao Centre, a new trade platform designed to establish an integrated cacao trading, processing and innovation ecosystem that will further position Dubai as a global hub for agri-commodities trade. The launch forms part of DMCC’s broader expansion of its agri-food commodities offering, leveraging its proven cluster model that has already reshaped global trade flows in coffee and tea. DMCC currently hosts 88 companies active across cocoa trading, chocolate manufacturing, and confectionery. The new Cacao Centre will bring this activity together within a more structured platform spanning…
DUBAI, 20th April, 2026 (WAM) — Nakheel, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded an AED527 million contract to Al Nasr Contracting Company for primary infrastructure and utilities works on Island B at Dubai Islands, advancing delivery of the emirate’s major coastal expansion project. The works will establish the essential infrastructure platform required to unlock residential, hospitality and mixed-use development across Island B. The scope includes roads and paving, potable water, electrical and telecom networks, drainage and sewage systems, and integration with the District Cooling Plant network, alongside technical coordination with Island A. The award represents a significant…
After over a month of closure, Dubai’s Global Village is reopening its doors to the public, welcoming visitors again from today 5 pm onwards. Ticket prices start at Dh25 per person. The season was previously scheduled to end on May 10, though it remains unclear whether dates will be extended. In the meantime, here are five experiences visitors should start with: 1. Viral street food that’s taking over social media Food remains one of the biggest draws at Global Village, with several viral favourites making rounds this season. At Taco Loco, visitors can try authentic Mexican birria tacos, slow-cooked and…
AMSTERDAM, 20th April, 2026 (WAM) — French rider Benoît Cosnefroy of UAE Team Emirates-XRG continued his run of form in the Ardennes, delivering a solid ride to take third place at the Amstel Gold Race, securing a podium finish for UAE Team Emirates-XRG in one of the jewels of the Ardennes classics campaign. The 257km race from Maastricht to Valkenburg, featuring 33 climbs across the Limburg hills, was raced at a relentless pace throughout the day, with a large early breakaway establishing a lead before the peloton gradually increased the tempo heading into the decisive final circuits, with Marco Frigo…
Students make their way into Brighton College Dubai as schools reopen after weeks of remote learning A parent, visibly excited, drops his child off at school with a warm smile as routines return after weeks of online learning Another parent arrives, gently holding his son’s hand and sending him off to school with a reassuring smile A girl shares a laugh with her mother moments before heading into school Three friends share a heartwarming reunion, with two embracing after weeks of online learning A happy child, full of excitement and smiles, eagerly heads into school, marking a joyful return after…
BEIJING, 20th April, 2026 (WAM) — China’s exports of medical devices to Middle Eastern countries reached US$3.484 billion in 2025, marking a significant growth trend in the region. According to Xinhua News Agency, medical consumables topped the list of exports with a percentage exceeding (43%), recording (US$ 1.513), an increase of (8.62%) on an annual basis. Source: Emirates News Agency
DUBAI, 20th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai convened the third meeting of the Foster Families Committee, with the participation of representatives from several relevant government entities, as part of efforts to strengthen the alternative care ecosystem and enhance coordination to ensure a safe and stable family environment for children. The meeting underscored the Committee’s role in reviewing foster care applications, ensuring compliance with approved requirements, issuing placement decisions, and conducting continuous follow-up to support children’s stability within nurturing family settings, in line with a comprehensive legislative and regulatory framework governing alternative care in the…
Abu Dhabi has renamed four Darb toll gates, introducing new identities and updated names aimed at improving clarity and making them easier for motorists to recognise. The change is part of efforts to better align each toll gate name with its actual location, helping drivers quickly identify routes and navigate the road network with greater ease. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels It is also intended to enhance overall traffic awareness and reduce confusion for road users. Here are the four renamed toll gates: Al Maqta Toll Gate, located on Al Maqta Bridge Rabdan Toll…
BERLIN, 20th April, 2026 (WAM) — Sales of fully electric cars in Europe’s main auto markets jumped by almost a third in the first quarter of 2026, as drivers looked for alternatives to combustion engines after the war in Iran caused the highest spike in petrol prices in years. New battery-electric vehicle (BEV) registrations, a proxy for sales, rose 29.4% from a year ago to almost 560,000 in the quarter and were up 51.3% at over 240,000 in March alone in 15 European markets, data collected by trade association E-Mobility Europe and research firm New Automotive showed on Monday. The…