Dubai Municipality has opened registration for the Al Ruwayyah winter camping season, which runs from November 2026 to April 2027. Capacity has grown by around 120% to 600 camps, with new caravan plots, daily rental options and dedicated spaces for community events and SMEs introduced this season.
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Dubai AI Campus has attracted more than 500 companies and AED 1 billion in investment since launching in May 2024, hitting its five-year target two years ahead of schedule. Sheikh Hamdan has now set a new goal of 1,000 companies and 5,000 jobs by 2030, alongside plans for a 100,000 sq ft purpose-built AI facility in DIFC's Zabeel District.
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Cityscape Global has rescheduled its Riyadh edition from November 2026 to 1–4 February 2027, with organisers citing a desire to deliver the event at its fullest potential. The 2027 edition remains on its original November dates.
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Dubai is leveraging AI to enhance city management, moving beyond data collection to actionable insights. The city uses AI for population tracking, financial statement analysis, and informed decision-making, connecting disparate data sources to understand urban dynamics and improve services. This approach aims to boost efficiency, resilience, and resident happiness.
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The UAE Federal Tax Authority has reminded businesses subject to the e-invoicing mandate to meet their implementation deadlines, warning of a AED 5,000 monthly penalty for non-compliance. Businesses with revenues of AED 50 million or more must appoint an Accredited Service Provider by 30 October 2026 and go live by 1 January 2027.
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Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed opened the third Dubai AI Festival, which has drawn more than 20,000 participants from 100 countries. Dubai AI Campus has surpassed its investment targets two years early, prompting a new goal of 1,000 specialised companies by 2030.
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VOX Cinemas has brought back its open-air rooftop concept, VOX MOONLIGHT, at Galleria Mall on Al Wasl Road. The seasonal cinema runs daily through winter with Dolby 7.1 sound, private cabanas, and a lineup of Hollywood, Bollywood, and Arabic titles.
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Etihad Airways has launched non-stop service between Abu Dhabi and Calgary, with the inaugural flight landing this morning. The route, operated four times weekly on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, makes Calgary the airline's second Canadian destination.
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