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Discover the essential Arab books to read this autumn. From award-winning novels in translation to historical epics, explore the season’s top literary picks.
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Lovin Dubai reported a wrong-way robotaxi incident on 21 September 2026. Here is what was reported, alongside checked booking, fare and support information.
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How GCC gaming growth mixes completed acquisitions, reported Esports World Cup results and future UAE projects—with the numbers kept in context.
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Cartoon Network MENA and Dubai Media City have teamed up for the Climate Champions initiative to tackle e-waste and recycling through interactive bins.
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Dubai Rugby Sevens 2026: compare Friday and SVNS weekend tickets, Melanie C and Jax Jones, family terms, music upgrades and return transport.
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Dubai’s Sustainable City: what its solar and efficiency features mean, how to read the dated energy figures, and what residents should verify.
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UAE viral moments in context: the March Dubai Mall appearance, Khalid Al Ameri’s response, August’s Abu Dhabi visit and Dubai chocolate’s earlier breakthrough.
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Deira Gold Souk is where I’d go for Dubai’s jewellery-market spectacle and a properly considered purchase—not a promise of automatic bargains. The windows are the fun part; comparing an itemised bill is the important part. I’d choose the design, ask for karat and net gold weight, then compare making charges and the final total before…
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House of Wisdom is where I’d plan a Sharjah reading afternoon that leaves time for the building, the grounds and something from the programme. The appeal is having those choices together, not just collecting a photograph of the roof. I’d browse first and pay for membership only if borrowing is part of my routine. A…
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UAE unapproved weight-loss peptides: the reported enforcement action, retatrutide’s investigational status and checks for registered medicines and licensed supply.
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RAK’s reported H1 2026 visitor results, dated hotel and transport plans, Wynn’s September 2027 target and what travellers should verify before booking.
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Compare Dubai taxi starting fares and minimum charges, peak periods and Careem Plus at AED 29 a month, with worked examples rather than guaranteed savings.
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