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When is the next long weekend in UAE?
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents are expected to celebrate a five-day extended weekend for the upcoming Eid Al-Adha 1445 AH-2024, which is likely to fall on Monday, June 17.…
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Video: Dubai to build 1.6-km 6-lane Al Khaleej Street Tunnel
Dubai is set to construct a 1.6 kilometer long, six-lane tunnel capable of accommodating 12,000 vehicles per hour in both directions. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Sunday, April 14, awarded…
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Dubai: 5.9 million people used public transport during Eid Al-Fitr holidays
Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has announced that public transport, taxis and shared mobility vehicles transported about 5.9 million passengers during the holidays of Eid Al-Fitr from Wednesday,…
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UAE strongly condemns stabbing attack in Australia
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has strongly condemned the stabbing attack in Sydney, Australia, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries to innocent people. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign…
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UAE’s Huda Al Matroushi elected VP of Asian Modern Pentathlon Confederation
Seoul: The General Assembly of the Asian Modern Pentathlon Confederation (AMPC) elected the new board members of the AMPC during a meeting held today, Friday, in Seoul, South Korea. Dr Huda Al…
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WETEX 2024 to commence in Dubai this October
Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is organising the 26th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) from October 1 to 3, 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Saeed Mohammed…
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UAE President shares family photo on Eid Al-Fitr
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Wednesday, April 10, shared a family photo on his Instagram account on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr 1445…
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Dubai’s Burj Khalifa set to host 1st-ever boxing event on April 21
Dubai: Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest edifice in Dubai, is all set to host its first-ever boxing event on Friday, April 21. The event will be hosted by OnlyComms Live Sporting Events…
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Dubai International Airport is the ‘most luxurious’ in the world
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has been named the “most luxurious” airport in the world, according to travel experts All Clear Travel Insurance. In an analysis of more than 1,800 global airports, DXB was ranked as…
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World’s first Real Madrid theme park now open in Dubai
Dubai Parks and Resorts and Real Madrid have inaugurated the much-anticipated Real Madrid World, the world’s first ever Real Madrid-themed park on Tuesday, April 9. It will feature over 40 original Real Madrid-themed…
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BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi announces new pre-registration process
The BAPS Hindu temple (mandir) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital Abu Dhabi has announced a new pre-registration booking process to assist thousands of visitors. The announcement comes as the temple’s…
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UAE Fatwa council says Zakat Al-Fitr in cash is permissible
The Emirates Council for Sharia Fatwa has confirmed the permissibility of paying Zakat Al-Fitr in cash, estimating its value of 25 Dirham per person in 1445 AH. In a statement ahead of…
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Eid Al-Fitr 2024: These countries offer visa-free travel to expats in UAE
Applying for a visa can be a difficult and time-consuming process, if you are living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and are planning to travel internationally for the Eid Al-Fitr holiday,…
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Two Indian expats among 5 dead in Sharjah building fire
Two Indian expatriates were among the 5 people dead and injured 44 others after a massive fire broke out in an apartment building in Sharjah on Thursday, April 4, a media report said. The…
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In a first, Sharjah set to host Drone Champions Race
Sharjah is all set to host its first-ever Drone Champions Race from Saturday, April 20 to Sunday, April 21l at the Al Majaz Amphitheater.. MultiGP, the world’s largest drone racing league, is…