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Joby to launch air taxi service in Dubai before US
Joby Aviation Inc., a US-based firm which develops all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, is planning to launch air taxi service in Dubai before any other country, including the United States (US).…
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Watch: Dubai to reduce 40-70% travel time on major roads
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has announced the completion of 75 percent of the Intersection of Garn Al Sabkha-Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Roads Improvement Project, aiming to reduce travel…
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UAE: Rs 22 lakh fine, jail term for organized begging
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Public Prosecution (PP) explained today, through a post on its social media accounts, the penalties for organised begging crime. The Public Prosecution noted that, according to Articles 476…
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Dubai police shares insight into forensic work with Indian delegation
The General Department of Forensic Evidence and Criminology at Dubai police recently received a delegation from the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research from India. Director of Forensic Sciences and Criminology, Major…
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Iconic towers in UAE lights up in solidarity with Moscow terror attack victims
Abu Dhabi: The most iconic landmarks in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) draped in the colours of the Russian flag on Saturday, March 23, in solidarity with the victims of the terrorist…
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Video: Third UAE ship carrying aid for Gaza sets sail to Egypt
Fujairah: The third UAE aid ship carrying 4,630 tonnes of humanitarian supplies set sail today for the city of Al Arish, Egypt, destined for the Gaza Strip, as part of Operation “Gallant…
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UAE, Egypt Presidents discuss bilateral relations, regional developments
Cairo: President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt met in Cairo today to discuss the close bonds between the…
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Dubai’s RTA launches free smart umbrella service
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Saturday, March 23, has launched a revolutionary ‘free of cost’ smart umbrella service at Al Ghubaiba Bus and Metro station. RTA launched this service in…
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Dubai Crown Prince orders salary increase for imams, muezzins
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, the Crown Prince of Dubai, on Saturday, March 23, ordered salary increases for imams (prayer leaders) and muezzins (callers to prayer). This will apply to those serving in…
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UAE, Egypt deliver 11th airdrop of humanitarian aid to Gaza
Dubai: The Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence has announced the completion of the 11th airdrop of humanitarian and relief aid by the UAE Air Force and the Egyptian Air…
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Dubai police arrest woman beggar for practicing witchcraft
Dubai police has arrested an Asian woman beggar with ‘papers, tools, witchcraft talismans, and a magic veil’ in her possession. She believed that these items would aid her in influencing individuals to…
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Dubai Duty Free draw: Emirati, Indian take home Rs 8 crore each
An Emirati and Indian expatriate won a staggering one million dollars (Rs 8,30,94,050) each on Wednesday, March 20, in the Dubai Duty-Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw. Emirati national Mohammed Al Shehi won…
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Global minimum tax in UAE: Here’s all you need to know
The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) is conducting a digital public consultation to gather stakeholders’ opinions on the implementation of the global minimum tax (GMT) or global anti-base erosion model rues (Pillar…
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UAE mandates health insurance for private sector, domestic workers
In a significant move, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a mandatory health insurance scheme for private sector employees and domestic workers. The decision will be effective from January 1, 2025.…