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Alserkal Rhythm of Peace will be performed by Kuwaiti composer and vocalist Ghazi Faisal Al-Mulaifi on March 15. Photo: Alserkal Avenue

Late night things to do during Ramadan in the UAE

Plenty is happening during the evenings of the holy month

House of Hype: Inside Dubai Mall’s new ‘social media-ready’ theme park

Dubai Fountain to close for five months for renovation

Things to do in the UAE, from a desert retreat to thrilling police demos

Things to do this week: Chinese New Year, Kayan Wellness and Lit Fest

Ramadan Souq returns to Deira's Grand Souq for third season

Shah Rukh Khan to dance on Global Village stage on India's Republic Day

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Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has announced the birth of his second daughter, named Hind. Photo: Dubai Media Office

Sheikh Hamdan welcomes baby girl and shares name on Instagram

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins, left, and Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson. Sportzpics for IPL

IPL 2025 jerseys ranked from best to worst

An Orange Card car insurance certificate is mandatory for all vehicles travelling between the UAE and Oman. Photo: Unsplash

Driving to Oman: Everything to know about making the road trip from the UAE

A member of Gaza's Department of Archaeological Manuscripts collects works to salvage books and manuscripts from the Great Omari Mosque Library that were damaged in the war. Anadolu via Getty Images

Historic manuscripts plucked from the ruins of Gaza's Great Omari Mosque

Visitors at Cityscape Global exhibition in Dubai. The UAE's real estate market has evolved into a relatively stable, income-generating opportunity. EPA

Why UAE property market is attracting more foreign investors

An artist rendering of the F-47, the US's sixth generation warplane. US Air Force / Reuters

What is the F-47? The US’s sixth-generation fighter plane

KOLKATA, INDIA - MARCH 22: Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru plays a shot during the 2025 IPL match between Kolkata the Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 22, 2025, in Kolkata, India. (Photo by Pankaj Nangia / Getty Images)

IPL 2025: Kohli guides RCB to big win over defending champions Kolkata

A melting glacier in Scoresby Sound, eastern Greenland. AFP

Melting glaciers could have serious consequences for the Middle East

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From left, Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men will perform as part of the Saadiyat Nights concert series in Abu Dhabi. WireImage

Things to do this week, from indoor skydiving to Arabic Candlelight concert

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Jonald Jeff Sarmiento serves food to guests during the afternoon tea on a BusTronomy experience in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

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Bubble Planet combines immersive rooms with virtual reality at Manarat Al Saadiyat. Photo: Bubble Planet

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Zayed National Museum will showcase the history of the UAE. Photo: Foster+Partners

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Ain Dubai observation wheel back in circulation

Formula Rossa reopens at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

Liwa Village, an Abu Dhabi festival with family at its heart

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This week brings with it plenty of Christmas markets and winter wonderland venues. Photo: Yas Winter Fest

Things to do in the UAE this week, from festive fun to Arabic Language Day

Culture vultures can get into the Christmas spirit by way of a performance of The Nutcracker at Dubai Opera

Christmas markets and festive events in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Winter camps for children in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Things to do this week: Sole DXB, Liwa festival and a meal with Picasso

MOTN Festival returns to Abu Dhabi with food pop-ups, rides and more

Things to do in this week, from National Day to the F1

Where to watch Burj Khalifa New Year's Eve fireworks in Dubai

MOTN Festival is split into several zones, which include a cinema in the park and a theatre. Pawan Singh / The National

MOTN Festival returns to Abu Dhabi with food pop-ups, rides and more

The family-friendly event, which spans 1.5km of the Corniche, runs until the end of the month

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