Fighting Terrorism, AP x Swatch Is On Noon & Eid Al Adha Holiday Confirmed 🥳

This was a LONG weekend with cars parking (literally) over top of each other, more missile interceptions, and people queuing up for a watch drop. Here’s the Dubai angle 👀

NEWS

Dr. Anwar Gargash Said: “No One Will Twist The UAE’s Arm”

• Following a recent incident at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, Dr. Anwar Gargash, the Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, delivered a powerful and unequivocal message, making it clear that the nation will not be intimidated or coerced.

• Dr. Anwar Gargash didn’t mince words. He firmly declared, ‘NO ONE WILL TWIST THE UAE’S ARM, nor will they succeed in undermining its vision, its success, and its inspiring message of security, stability, development and prosperity to the peoples of the region.’

• This bold statement underscored the UAE’s unwavering resolve against any attempts to threaten its critical infrastructure or its peaceful, progressive journey.

• On May 17, 2026, the UAE Air Defenses intercepted three drones that had crossed into the country from its western border.

• The Ministry of Defense confirmed that while two of these aerial intruders were successfully brought down, a third unfortunately struck an electrical generator.

NEWS

The Viral AP x Swatch Is Now Available To Order Online For AED 12,500

• Remember when people were standing in line for hours hoping to get their hands on the AP x Swatch? Yeah… now it’s casually available online like it’s a late-night karak order.

• All it takes now is one click, fast delivery, and a willingness to part ways with AED 12,500 without blinking.

• The AP x Swatch originally retailed at around AED 1,530, but online listings are now pushing it close to AED 13,000… a very different reality from the original drop.

• What started as an “accessible luxury” collab quickly turned into one of the most talked-about releases in recent memory (is it the new Labubu?!?!), especially once demand exploded and resale listings took over.

• So yes, it’s now available in minutes online… just at a very different price point than the original tag.

• No queues. No mall runs. No “bro hold my place.” Just a smooth checkout process (and it delivers in less than 15 minutes) and a moment to process the price before hitting confirm.

SHARABLES

🍿Sharable bits and tips! 

• CONFIRMED: Wednesday, May 27 is the first day of Eid Al Adha in the UAE 👏🇦🇪⁠

• Goat on the loose… Eid al-Adha season is near 🐐⁠

• HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum spent his Sunday checking out new local coffee spots around Dubai, and honestly… that’s the kind of weekend plan everyone wants🥹🇦🇪

• UAE citizen and Telegram founder Pavel Durov took to X saying Dubai is back to its full energy after recent regional tensions, with the city once again feeling busy and crowded 👏🏻👏🏻⁠

• Landlords in the UAE can now check the credit scores of potential tenants before signing a lease 👀⁠

• The UAE announced the Eid Al Adha holiday dates for the private sector and no Monday, May 25 isn’t included 🥲

🛍️ DEALS WORTH GRABBING

• Up to 10% cashback on your Noon orders

• Namshi’s code will give you 10% off

• Save big on your favourite splurges at Max Fashion

• Score massive savings at Mumz World

THEATRE THINGSSS

• Shurooq has officially announced the 2026 theatre season at Masrah Al Qasba in Sharjah, and it’s packed with live performances, fairytales and interactive shows running all the way through December 👏

MERCH

🛒 We have merch!

• Soft fabrics, simple designs, big Lovin’ energy. Community-approved.
  This is your cosy era, shop now.

VIDS

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