Author: Editorial team

Dubai’s Miracle Garden is set to wrap up its 14th season with a month-long farewell celebration in May, offering free weekday entry for families and discounted tickets for UAE residents. The world’s largest natural flower garden will close its current season on May 31, 2026, before temporarily shutting for summer enhancements and preparations for its next reopening. As part of the final month celebrations, UAE residents can enter the garden for a reduced fee of Dh30 (inclusive of VAT) by presenting a valid Emirates ID. Children aged 12 and below will continue to receive free entry. Stay up to date…

Dubai Restaurant Week is back and if your “restaurants to try” list has been piling up, this is your sign to finally book that table. Running from May 1 to 17, the city-wide dining event brings together more than 125 restaurants across 25+ cuisines, turning Dubai into a two-week food trail. But beyond the numbers, this year’s edition is really about access, giving diners a way into some of the city’s most in-demand (and often hard-to-book) spots at a fraction of the usual cost. What’s on the menu? First, the value. Expect two-course lunches priced at Dh125 and three-course dinners…

DUBAI, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) — Ahmed Butti Al Muhairbi, Secretary-General of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE), welcomed Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), along with his accompanying delegation, during an official visit to the Council’s headquarters in Dubai, in the presence of several council officials. During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in knowledge exchange and specialised expertise, supporting national efforts to build a knowledge-based economy and promoting innovation in vital sectors, particularly the energy sector. The two parties emphasised the importance of developing sustainable strategic…

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) is set to participate in the fifth edition of the Make it in the Emirates exhibition, taking place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 4th to 7th May 2026, reinforcing its role in advancing the UAE’s industrial landscape and attracting high-value investments. As part of its participation, RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad will join a panel discussion titled “Industrial Zones as Engines of Growth: Powering the UAE’s Industrial and Investment”, where he will share insights on how integrated economic zones are enabling sustainable industrial expansion and…

DUBAI, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates SkyCargo has launched a weekly freighter service to Toronto Pearson Airport, further strengthening air cargo links between Canada and the UAE. The new service expands cargo connectivity for Canadian businesses and supports growing bilateral trade flows. Badr Abbas, Emirates SkyCargo’s Divisional Senior Vice President, said, “Our freighter service to Toronto is an important milestone for Emirates SkyCargo as we continue to strategically expand our freighter fleet and network in line with evolving trade corridors. Exports from Canada to the UAE have been growing steadily in recent years, increasing 24% year on year between…

UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has issued a warning on Thursday, April 30, against scammers who use its name and logo through fake calls and websites. Beside the fraudulent purposes of these attempts, the authority also said these scams aim for hacking, calling on residents to use official channels to contact with ICP. The ICP provides its customers, either inside the UAE or abroad, with a wide range of services, including applying for a Golden Visa, Blue Residency, and public visas. For UAE residents, the authority is mandated with issuing Emirates IDs, among others…

Long hours, constant notifications and the pressure to always be “on” have defined modern life for years. But across the UAE, that mindset is starting to shift, with more people choosing balance over burnout. What was once seen as a niche wellness habit, meditation is now finding its way into everyday routines. From early morning breathwork sessions to corporate-led mindfulness programmes, a growing number of residents are rethinking what it means to be productive. This shift reflects a wider global trend. According to the World Health Organization, more than one billion people worldwide are living with mental health conditions such…

TUNIS, 29th April, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE national athletics team raised its tally to five medals at the 21st Arab U20 Athletics Championship currently being held in Tunisia, with one gold, one silver, and three bronze medals by the end of the third day of competition. Al Yazia Tarek won a bronze medal in the women’s javelin throw with a distance of 32.79 meters. In the hammer throw, Mohammed Adel Al Ali delivered a strong performance, finishing fourth just 2 cm behind third place, recording 61.47 meters and setting a new national record, surpassing the previous mark of 60.40…

SHARJAH, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) — Arada has completed more than 100 million safe man-hours without a lost time injury (LTI) at Aljada, its AED35 billion megacommunity in Sharjah, highlighting the master developer’s people-first approach to health and safety. This monumental safety milestone follows the completion of residential works at the Naseej District at the megaproject earlier this year, with more than 9,000 homes having been delivered across the 24-million-square-foot master-planned development since construction commenced in 2018. Featuring a modern business park, a thriving cultural hub and a vibrant leisure and entertainment space, Aljada is already home to 20,000 people.…

DUBAI, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE National Orchestra has announced that “Sing for the Nation”, a special patriotic concert, will take place on 8th May 2026 at Dubai Opera, bringing audiences together for a shared musical experience celebrating the spirit and pride of the UAE. Unlike a conventional performance, this concert is designed as a shared experience. The audience is invited to sing along to songs that have long been part of the nation’s cultural fabric. Spanning from the 1970s to the present day, the programme brings to life melodies that have accompanied national celebrations and defining moments…