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Dubai’s biggest events coming through December

Major technology, travel, property and consumer shows will run across two Dubai venues

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Dubai’s biggest events return through December with GITEX, Big 5, Beautyworld and more

SB Girls tease new Dubai show after Abu Dhabi success

After a milestone Abu Dhabi concert, the group hints at a festive December show in Dubai

Gulf News conducted an exclusive interview with the SB Girls after their "Get Get Aw" concert held at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on August 8

Why thousands of fans came to see SB Girls in Abu Dhabi

It was a night to relive the songs, dances, childhood memories they never forgot

The Filipino girl pop group SB Girls held their "Get Get Aw" concert at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on August 8

Filipino pop icon SB Girls arrive in Abu Dhabi

The beloved Filipino group opens up about the bond that keeps them together

Filipino pop icon SB Girls during a press conference held on August 6 at Bab Al Qasr Hotel in Abu Dhabi

Why Zendaya’s Iranian earrings sparked debate

Experts question the ethics of wearing ancient artefacts as luxury jewellery

Zendaya at an event for "The Odyssey" in London

What Khorfakkan Mango Festival offers farmers, families

Fifth edition turns mango into a livelihood, a learning platform, a community experience

The three-day Khorfakkan Mango Festival operates under the theme "Mango: Our Fruit, Our Wealth" held at Expo Khorfakkan

How Kalayaan 2026 brought Filipino culture to life

Over 60,000 attended the celebration marking the 128th Philippine Independence Day

The event has stood as a display of the Filipino community’s resilience, gratitude, and lasting contribution to the UAE’s multicultural society

Best concerts, comedy and shows in the UAE this June

Bollywood musicals, rock orchestras, comedy nights and live concerts await

Whether you are after live comedy, ballet, Bollywood, rock classics, or a homegrown piano prodigy, there is something on almost every weekend this month.

How pop culture communities unite UAE residents

Pop culture hubs evolve into safe spaces to network, collaborate, and belong

Sandbox Swapmeet Volume 8 takes place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from May 28 to 31

What Sudanese expats shared at Dubai’s Sudan Festival

More than 25,000 visitors gather for a celebration of culture, identity, and belonging

The festival offered a day of cultural, heritage, and artistic activities that captured the richness and diversity of Sudanese culture.

UAE’s May entertainment lineup is packed

From West End hits to PFL MENA, May turns UAE into a live-event hub

After months of quieter evenings, the country is gearing up for a run of live events and film releases that covers just about every taste

Why is this Chinese car maker betting big on UAE

Chinese carmaker says Gulf growth will depend on localisation, service and trust

An Aistaland GT7, made by GAC and Huawei, is displayed on the opening day of the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 24, 2026.

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