Jessica Roberts

RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE — Ras Al Khaimah is calling on citizens and residents to help attract international visitors through a new community-focused tourism initiative offering selected travel and leisure deals.

ABU DHABI, UAE — The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair will return to the capital in September for its 35th edition, bringing publishers and cultural figures from around the world together for six days of literary, educational and creative programming.

SALALAH, Oman: Oman has temporarily suspended all paragliding activities at authorized sites following a fatal accident in Dhofar that killed a pilot and his sister.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai residents booking an UberX or Uber Comfort could now find themselves traveling in a fully driverless robotaxi. US mobility giant Uber announced Thursday it is launching Baidu’s Apollo Go autonomous vehicles on its platform in the emirate.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: For more than 50 years, Dubai’s Toyota Building has stood beside one of the emirate’s busiest roads, watching the city’s skyline rise around it. Now, the landmark is approaching its final chapter, with demolition planned for 2027.

As UAE students prepare for the new academic year, the UAE Government Cyber Security Council is urging children and families to make digital security part of their back-to-school preparations.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: Dubai International Airport is adding complimentary treats, live music and interactive activities for passengers travelling through Terminal 3 this August, as the airport welcomes residents returning from summer trips and visitors arriving in Dubai.

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates: UAE motorists can take part in a national road-safety campaign that offers eligible drivers the chance to have four black points removed from their driving records.

MUSCAT, Oman: Omani citizens can travel to Botswana without a visa for stays of up to 90 days, according to Oman’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

DUBAI – Dubai’s private education sector is set for further expansion, with 26 new private education institutions scheduled to open during the 2026-27 academic year, adding thousands of new places for students and expanding education choices for families.