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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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Watch: Dubai Airport runway submerged as heavy rains lash UAE
Dubai: A video clip showing Dubai International Airport (DXB) runway submerged after heavy rain and thunderstorms lashed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday, April 16, went viral on social media platforms. The…
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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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Mumbai: Flyer smuggles 2.6 kg gold from UAE, held
Mumbai: In a major crackdown on illegal smuggling of gold, the Mumbai Customs seized more than 10.02 kg gold valued at Rs 6.03 crore in 12 different cases over four days at…
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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…
