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Dubai International Airport has opened a dedicated lounge for Uber passengers at Terminal 3, designed to ease the final stretch of the travel journey. CEO Paul Griffiths announced the partnership on LinkedIn, calling it a "thoughtful improvement" that extends DXB's hospitality beyond the terminal. Read more →

Dubai ride-hailing platform Zed is offering 30 per cent off school runs across the emirate, capped at AED 20 per ride, through 30 September 2026. A 15 per cent cashback on the first 15 monthly rides is also on offer via the Zed Wallet using the code SCHOOL. Read more →

Etihad Airways has upgraded its Abu Dhabi–Gothenburg route from a seasonal winter service to year-round operation, citing strong early demand from both Swedish travellers connecting onward to Asia and Etihad passengers booking into Sweden. The first flight remains 17 December 2026. Read more →

A three-part documentary series about Matthew Perry premieres October 27, featuring never-before-heard testimony from his sister Mia Perry Bowick and unreleased family archive material. Directed by Emmy winner Mary Robertson, the film promises a fuller portrait of the actor beyond his role as Chandler Bing. Read more →

The UAE Federal Tax Authority has set 30 September 2026 as the corporate tax filing and payment deadline for businesses whose financial year ended on 31 December 2025. Small Business Relief applicants must still register, file returns, and maintain full supporting records or face administrative penalties. Read more →

Yango Ride's 2024-2025 Safety Report reveals a 31% global reduction in serious traffic violations and significant drops in post-trip contacts due to privacy features. The company also blocked over 17,000 fraudulent accounts, underscoring its commitment to enhancing ride safety through technology and partnerships. Read more →

Warner Bros. has confirmed that Hogwarts Castle, Diagon Alley, and the Forbidden Forest are coming to Warner Bros. World on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, marking the first Harry Potter theme park lands outside Universal's portfolio. The expansion, currently under construction, is expected to open in 2029. Read more →

Visa has upgraded A2A Protect with a unified AI-powered fraud score built on Featurespace technology, designed to flag suspicious account-to-account transfers before money moves. Banks can connect via a single API and, optionally, tap network-level signals to spot coordinated fraud patterns across the wider payments ecosystem. Read more →

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