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Why is Dubai facing heaviest rains in 75 yrs; airport issues advisory
Dubai International Airport (DXB) on Wednesday, April 17, issued a warning to passengers to avoid the airport unless ‘absolutely’ necessary due to severe weather-related operational disruptions. “Flights continue to be delayed and…
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DXB retains title of world’s busiest int’l airport for 10th year running
Dubai: The Airports Council International (ACI) today unveiled the highly anticipated preliminary top 10 busiest airports worldwide for 2023, showcasing significant shifts driven by the resurgence of international air travel, where Dubai…
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Dubai billionaire calls on banks to remain open on official holidays
Dubai billionaire Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor has called on banks to remain open during official holidays, as closures cause direct harm to customers and the commercial sector. The call comes after UAE…
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Bold move! Salman Khan announces new business venture in Dubai
Mumbai: In the early hours of April 14, an unsettling incident occurred outside Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s Mumbai residence. According to reports, at around 4:55 am, two individuals on a motorcycle fired…
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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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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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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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Breaking Dubai trend, Sania Mirza to celebrate Eid in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Indian tennis star Sania Mirza is currently enjoying time with her family and friends in her hometown, Hyderabad. Last week, she flew in from her second home in Dubai. Sania moved…
- Middle East
Watch: Dubai Crown Prince gives Eidiya to young muezzins
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, the Crown Prince of Dubai, recently gave young muezzins (who call Muslims to prayer from a mosque) Eidiya ahead of Eid Al-Fitr. This came after Sheikh Hamdan,…
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6 Indian female stars who own luxurious homes in Dubai
Mumbai: Dubai, renowned for its opulent lifestyle and unparalleled luxury, has become a second home to many celebrities worldwide. Speaking to Khaleej Times, Romika Fazeli, founder and managing director of Emirates World…
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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,…