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Kings of Leon will headline the opening night of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 After-Race Concerts on 3 December, joined by Lewis Capaldi. The band replaces Zara Larsson and performs shortly after the release of their tenth studio album. Read more →

Al Ghurair Mobility hosted a coffee rave at the EXEED flagship showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road on 18 October, drawing media and lifestyle guests from Dubai's coffee and music communities. The event doubled as a showcase for the EXEED MX, the brand's latest urban SUV featuring a 540-degree panoramic view system and L2+ driver assistance. Read more →

Middle East family businesses are outpacing their global peers in confidence, with 84% expecting to outperform competitors over the next decade, according to KPMG. But as geographic ambitions grow, succession planning and AI governance are emerging as the defining challenges ahead. Read more →

More than 1,500 people ran at Yas Bay Waterfront in a Miral-organised event raising funds for Arabian Sand Cat conservation. The run, held across 3km, 5km, and 10km distances, was supported by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Al Ain Zoo, and two construction partners. Read more →

Property Finder's September data shows waterfront asking prices rising across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah, with Abu Dhabi posting the strongest year-on-year price growth at 21.11%. Dubai's Signature Villas on the Palm averaged AED 78 million, while Sharjah continues to attract buyers with prices well below AED 1 million in some locations. Read more →

Ocean Basket has opened at Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai, its latest UAE location following a recent Abu Dhabi launch. The Mediterranean seafood chain, which operates more than 200 restaurants across 18 countries, centres its menu on sharing platters built around globally sourced ingredients. Read more →

Abu Dhabi's Department of Municipalities and Transport has launched advanced construction on a seven-bridge, AED 872 million project connecting Ramhan and Jubail Islands to the E12 highway. The development, which also includes three tunnels and a road network, is scheduled for completion in 2027. Read more →

Dubai Taxi Company, National Taxi, and Hala have renewed their e-hailing partnership for five years, committing more than 7,700 vehicles to the Careem app. The deal, which follows nearly 120 million trips booked since 2019, supports the RTA's target of shifting 80 per cent of Dubai taxi trips to e-booking by 2030. Read more →

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