Living in the UAE
Eid Al Adha 2026: Nine-Day School Break vs Work Holidays
An archive of the May 2026 Eid break: how the school-calendar nine-day window differed from MoHRE’s four announced private-sector holiday dates.
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Living in the UAE
UAE New Year Holiday: Dates, Paid Leave and Remote Work Explained
January 1 is the UAE’s listed Gregorian New Year public holiday. January 2 is not an automatic second day off. For the next New Year, 1 January 2027 falls on a Friday. The federal remote-work arrangement that made headlines for Friday, 2 January 2026 belonged to that specific year—it is not a standing rule for…
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Automotive
The Mercedes-Benz Unimog 6×6 camper: Your Definitive 2026 Buyer’s Guide
For the adventurer who has reached the end of the road, literally and figuratively, a legend has been reborn. You’ve pushed every 4×4 to its limit, yearned for more space than a converted van can offer, and faced the frustrating compromise between true off-road capability and genuine living comfort. It’s a compromise that ends here.…
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Living in the UAE
UAE Travel Insurance 2026: Who Needs It, Visa Rules & Cover
Verified 2026 UAE travel-insurance rules for tourist visas, visa on arrival and residents flying abroad, plus policy, proof and claim checks.
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Events & Entertainment
Eid Al Etihad 2025 UAE Celebrations – What You Need To Know
Mark your calendars, UAE residents—Eid Al Etihad 2025 UAE is shaping up to be absolutely spectacular. Tuesday, 2nd December brings the nation’s 54th birthday bash, and if you’re already calculating those delicious long weekend possibilities, you’re not alone. The entire country is buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be the most memorable National Day…
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