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Blackstone Plans Strategic Return to Dubai with New DIFC Office 01 BUSINESS & FINANCE Blackstone Plans Strategic Return to Dubai with New DIFC Office Global financial markets are seeing a major regional shift and the world’s largest alternative asset manager… Jul 27, 2026 Jaywan Card Explained: UAE’s First Domestic Payment Scheme 02 BUSINESS & FINANCE Jaywan Card Explained: UAE’s First Domestic Payment Scheme The United Arab Emirates officially reached a key milestone in its financial independence on Friday, July… Jul 26, 2026 A Dubai Invite: Unlock Exclusive Hotel, Dining, and Attraction Rewards 03 GOVERNMENT & POLITICS A Dubai Invite: Unlock Exclusive Hotel, Dining, and Attraction Rewards Millions of foreign nationals from across the world have called Dubai home. It’s such a huge… Jul 22, 2026 New UAE Cultural Heritage Law Introduces Fines Up to Dhs 10 Million 04 GOVERNMENT & POLITICS New UAE Cultural Heritage Law Introduces Fines Up to Dhs 10 Million The United Arab Emirates has taken an important step to conserve its extensive cultural legacy. The… Jul 20, 2026 Dubai’s MGM Mega Resort Reveals 2028 Opening Date and Features 05 BUSINESS & FINANCE Dubai’s MGM Mega Resort Reveals 2028 Opening Date and Features The long-anticipated addition to the UAE’s hospitality industry is on its way. The stunning MGM Resort… Jul 18, 2026
Beyond The Headlines / Issue 01

Small changes.
Big city impact.

From classrooms to commutes, discover the government updates changing everyday life across Dubai.

UAE School Holidays Confirmed Until 2029: Complete Academic Calendar 06 EDUCATION UAE School Holidays Confirmed Until 2029: Complete Academic Calendar As schools all across the United Arab Emirates actively prepare to successfully complete the current academic… Jul 18, 2026 Dubai Digital Twin Platform Launched by Sheikh Hamdan to Drive Smart City Innovation 07 GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Dubai Digital Twin Platform Launched by Sheikh Hamdan to Drive Smart City Innovation Dubai has officially attained a significant strategic milestone in its ongoing digital transformation journey with the… Jul 7, 2026 Dubai Announces Road Closures Near Burj Khalifa Until End of 2026 08 TRAVEL Dubai Announces Road Closures Near Burj Khalifa Until End of 2026 The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has announced an imminent massive infrastructure renovation which… Jul 7, 2026 Dubai Summer Surprises 2026: Your Guide to 60 Days of Sales and Events 09 ENTERTAINMENT Dubai Summer Surprises 2026: Your Guide to 60 Days of Sales and Events The much-awaited Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) is returning with a bang after 60 days of non-stop… Jun 28, 2026 Dubai-it Awards: Honoring Excellence in Innovation and Execution 10 GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Dubai-it Awards: Honoring Excellence in Innovation and Execution The Dubai-it Awards is a new major yearly award founded by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin… Jun 28, 2026