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  "id": 7573470,
  "title": "Jebel Jais to get 80km Grand Loop hiking trail and five-day climbing route",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/jebel-jais-to-get-80km-grand-loop-hiking-trail-and-five-day-climbing",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-15T15:05:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/15/ras-al-khaimah-jebel-jais-grand-loop-via-ferrata-hiking/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ras Al Khaimah is expanding its Jebel Jais hiking network by introducing new routes, refurbishing existing trails, and adding multi-day journeys to the UAE's highest peak. The expansion includes an 80km Grand Loop hiking route, a 20km Via Ferrata climbing route, and improvements to the Wadi Khammed to Hidden Oasis trail. Marjan, an investment, hospitality and lifestyle company in the emirate, announced the plans. The company is also working on trail management standards and environmental protection measures. The Grand Loop and Via Ferrata aim to offer longer journeys for experienced hikers and attract more visitors to the region.",
  "summary": "Ras Al Khaimah is expanding the Jebel Jais hiking network by developing new routes, rehabilitating existing trails and introducing multi-day journeys on the UAE's highest peak. The expansion includes the Grand Loop, an 80km multi-day mountain route linked to existing Jebel Jais trails, offering opportunities for hiking, climbing, camping, cycling and exploration. The plan has been announced by…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "UAE’s highest peak Jebel Jais gets an 80km hiking loop and five-day climb",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/uaes-highest-peak-jebel-jais-gets-an-80km-hiking-loop-and-five-day",
        "published": "2026-09-15T11:47:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Jebel Jais to get 80km Grand Loop hiking trail and five-day climbing route",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/jebel-jais-to-get-80km-grand-loop-hiking-trail-and-five-day-climbing-7577132",
        "published": "2026-09-15T15:05:59.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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