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Dubai Municipality launches ‘Safer Summer’ campaign to foster public health
Dubai Municipality launched the “A Safer Summer” campaign to raise public awareness of the importance of taking necessary health precautions that ensure the well-being of society during the summer season. The programme,…
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UAE rain alert: Dubai announces temporary closure of parks, night beaches
Abu Dhabi: Dubai Municipality has announced the temporary closure of public parks and night swimming at beaches, effective from Sunday, August 6. The decision came as a protective measure against the fluctuating…
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Dubai Municipality responds to 100 emergencies due to rainstorm
Abu Dhabi: Due to the emirate’s inclement weather yesterday, Dubai Municipality received up to 100 emergency reports. Rainwater pools in a few Dubai neighbourhoods to fallen trees on several main and internal…
- Middle East
Watch: Bear cub sedated at Dubai airport after escaping from crate
Abu Dhabi: The Iraqi Airways apologized after a bear cub being transported to Dubai from Baghdad escaped from its crate in the cargo hold, causing flight delays. A team of specialists had to step…
- Middle East
Watch: Dubai Crown Prince comforts woman with Down Syndrome
A heartwarming video of the Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed helping a woman with Down Syndrome has gone viral on social media platforms. The 23-second video clip was posted…
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Big Ticket Abu Dhabi: Indian expat wins Rs 33 cr with tickets bought on his birthday
Abu Dhabi: A 39-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate from Rajasthan, won the grand prize of Dirhams 15 million (Rs 33,83,29,693) in the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly draw. The winner…
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Dubai set to host Para-Powerlifting World Championships
Abu Dhabi: With the Paris Paralympic Games just over a year away, the crème de la creme of Para-Powerlifting including many Paralympic champions will gather here, in a fortnight’s time, when the…
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Garden in the Sky: Expo City Dubai’s top attraction re-opens
Abu Dhabi: Expo City Dubai has announced the re-opening of its top attraction – ‘Garden in the Sky’, an observation tower and ‘flying park’. On Thursday, May 25, Expo City Dubai temporarily closed the…
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DDF draw: 48-yr-old Indian aircraft engineer from Kerala wins Rs 8 cr
Abu Dhabi: A 48-year-old Dubai-based Indian expatriate from Kerala won the grand prize of one million dollars (Rs 8,26,71,850) on Wednesday, August 2, in the Dubai Duty-Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw. The winner Vikraman…
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UAE: Indian expat turns crorepati overnight, wins Rs 44 cr in Mahzooz draw
Abu Dhabi: A 47-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate from Mumbai won the grand prize of Dirhams 20 million (Rs 44,96,20,246) in the latest Mahzooz draw. The winner Sachin, who works…
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‘Never imagined in my life…’: Abdu Rozik meets Sheikh Mohammed in London
Tajikistani singer, social media sensation and ‘Bigg Boss 16’ contestant Abdu Rozik, met with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in London. Taking to Instagram on Monday, July 31, Abdu shared a photo…
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Video: Benazir Bhutto’s wax statue unveiled at Madame Tussauds in Dubai
Abu Dhabi: A wax statue of Pakistan’s late former Prime Minister (PM) Benazir Bhutto was unveiled at the Madame Tussauds Museum, Bluewaters Island in Dubai on Sunday, July 30. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister…
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Indian architect wins Rs 5 lakh every month for 25 years with Emirates draw
Abu Dhabi: A 33-year-old Dubai-based Indian expat has been crowned as the first grand prize winner of Dirhams 25,000 (Rs 5,59,852) every month for the next 25 years in Emirates Draw’s latest…
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Farhan Akhtar to perform in Dubai: Date and other details here
Abu Dhabi: One of Bollywood‘s versatile actors Farhan Akhtar is all set to perform a live concert in Dubai on Friday, September 1. The singer will grace the Coca-Cola Arena stage at 7:30 pm…
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This airline is allowing 100 kgs of baggage from Dubai to two destinations
Abu Dhabi: Pakistani airline Serene Air has announced a new ‘Baggage Bonanza’ scheme for passengers flying from Dubai to two destinations – Islamabad and Lahore. As part of the ‘Bring all you…
