Dubai Musician’s Riff Becomes Hit at 40

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At 40, a Dubai musician turns a long-shelved riff into a hit

DUBAI — For years, a driving, 1980s-inspired rock riff sat unfinished on Johnny Bassadi's hard drive, no lyrics, no title, no story. Last week, on his 40th birthday, the Dubai-based Syrian Canadian singer-songwriter premiered the finis..
Dubai Municipality uses AI to test household water quality

DUBAI — Dubai Municipality has begun using artificial intelligence to test the quality of household water across the emirate, allowing harmful bacteria such as Legionella and E. coli to be detected far more quickly than with conventional labora..
Rajiv Meherish, Founder of Dubai's Beloved Raju Omlet, Passes Away

The Dubai business community is mourning the loss of one of its most quietly inspiring entrepreneurs. Rajiv Meherish, the Indian-origin founder and CEO of Raju Omlet, passed away on Sunday July 19 after a brief illness, leaving behind a legacy that s..
Dubai Police Launch New Digital Platform to Support Drug Treatment and Recovery

DUBAI - Dubai Police have launched a new digital platform designed to help people struggling with drug addiction seek treatment and recovery support, extending the emirate’s long-standing approach of treating addict...
Dubai New Train Station Is Almost Ready And Here Is What Riders Need To Know

Etihad Rail's Dubai passenger station is nearing completion ahead of a major milestone. The station opens on September 30, 2026. That date also marks the formal launch of the UAE's first integrated national passenger rail network. Where Tr..
Are Singapore Airlines Flights to Dubai Suspended?

Singapore Airlines (SIA) does not operate direct flights to Dubai. This means there are no Singapore Airlines flights to suspend, because the airline does not fly to Dubai at all under normal operations...
British Airways Dubai Flights Suspended Until Late October

British Airways has paused all flights to Dubai due to regional conflict and airspace restrictions. The airline ha...
Dubai Launches Worker's Voice Letting Private Sector Employees File Complaints Through the Dubai

Digital Dubai has introduced a new digital service allowing private sector workers to file employment complaints directly through the DubaiNow app. The feature, called ...
Al Freej Fridge Returns To Beat Dubais Brutal Summer Heat

DUBAI — July 10, 2026 — Dubai's Al Freej Fridge campaign is back for its third year running. Organizers aim to hand out 2 million cold drinks and treats to workers. Ferjan Dubai runs the initiative with support from Mohammed bin Rashi..

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