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UAE announces public sector holiday for Prophet Muhammad’s birthday
Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources announced on Saturday that October 8, will be a public holiday for public sector employees to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. A…
- Middle East
UAE: Petrol, diesel prices drop for third month in a row
Abu Dhabi: The selling price of petrol and diesel drops across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the month of October 2022 by 38 fils per litre, according to data from the…
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GITEX to host world’s first public flight of a flying car X2 in Dubai
Abu Dhabi: GITEX Global, the region’s largest technology event and one of the most prominent in the world, to host the world’s first public flight of a Chinese tech firm, XPENG AEROHT’s…
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UAE’s new visa rules for foreigners to come into effect on Oct 3
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) issued new visa rules for residence visas and entry permits, that will come into force on Monday, October 3, 2022. The Federal Authority for Identity,…
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UAE: 10-yr-old Indian girl creates record in ‘make and pop a paper banger’
Abu Dhabi: A 10-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE) based Indian girl has been recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records for making and popping a paper banger, three times, in 23.32…
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Prophet Muhammad’s birthday: UAE announces paid holiday for private sector
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a paid holiday for all private sector workers on Saturday, October 8 to mark Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday. The holiday was announced by…
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UAE-Oman in 47 minutes: New rail network to shorten travel time
Muscat: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sultanate of Oman on Wednesday, signed an agreement to establish a joint company to implement and operate a railway network that will link the two countries…
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First-ever Dubai Metaverse Assembly kicks off at Museum of the Future
Abu Dhabi: First-ever Dubai Metaverse Assembly kicked off on Wednesday, September 28 at the Museum of the Future and AREA 2071, Emirates Towers, Dubai. The two-day event supports the vision of Sheikh…
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Face masks no longer mandatory at Dubai airports
Abu Dhabi: The wearing of face masks will no longer be mandatory at Dubai airports following the relaxation of COVID-19 safety norms from Wednesday, September 29. The decision comes in the context…
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Oman, UAE to be guest countries at next year’s G20 summit in India: Shringla
Mumbai: India has invited Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as guest countries for the Group of 20 leaders’ summit to be held in New Delhi in September next year, India’s…
- Middle East
In a first, Kerala politician MK Muneer gets UAE’s golden visa
Several Indians have now been granted the United Arab Emirates golden visa for long-term residence opportunities. To add to the list, Kerala politician Dr MK Muneer is the latest to grant the…
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UAE eases COVID-related restrictions, mask not mandatory
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday announced the easing of restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the option to wear a mask and abolish the distance between worshipers,…
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UAE calls for return of three islands occupied by Iran
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of State for International Cooperation, Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy, called on Iran to end the occupation of the three Emirati islands, the Emirates News…
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Win Etihad flight tickets with Abu Dhabi’s ‘1B steps challenge’
Abu Dhabi: The capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Abu Dhabi, has launched a one billion steps challenge that aims to encourage the public to walk one billion steps, collectively,…
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Dubai: Apple CEO Tim Cook sends email to Indian girl who developed iOS app
Abu Dhabi: A 9-year-old Dubai-based Indian girl who developed an iOS app receives appreciation from Apple CEO Tim Cook for her achievement at such a young age. Hana Muhammad Rafeeq had initially…
