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UAE leaders order release of over 4,340 prisoners ahead of Ramzan
Leaders of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have ordered the release of more than 4,340 prisoners ahead of Ramzan 1446 AH-2025. This humanitarian gesture will give inmates in UAE correctional and penal institutions…
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Dubai announces flexible hours, remote work policy for Ramzan
The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has approved flexible working hours and a remote work policy for government employees during Ramzan 1446 AH-2025. The announcement, made on Wednesday, 26 February, aligns with…
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Dubai businessman donates Dh 3 billion to build hospital in memory of daughter
Mirwais Azizi, founder and chairman of the Azizi Group, has donated 3 billion Dirhams in memory of his late daughter, Farishta Azizi, who lost her battle against an aggressive form of cancer.…
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Two Indian expats from Kerala win Rs 59L each in Big Ticket draw
Two Indian expatriates have won a staggering 250,000 Dirhams (Rs 59,02,552) each in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly electronic draw. The winners—Ramesh Dhanapalan and Rashid Puzhakara—secured their prize in the…
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Ramzan 2025 in UAE: Sharjah extends paid parking hours
The Sharjah City Municipality announced on Monday, February 24, the extension of paid public parking hours for the month of Ramzan 1446 AH-2025. Parking fees will be enforced daily from 8 am…
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Ramzan 2025: UAE announces working hours for private sector employees
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on Monday, February 24, the official working hours for private-sector employees during the holy month of Ramzan 1446 AH/2025. Working hours will be reduced…
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Dubai launches ‘Salama’ AI platform for quick residency services
Dubai: In a significant move to enhance customer experience, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai has introduced “Salama,” an advanced AI-powered digital platform designed to simplify residency…
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Malayalam actor Asif Ali leads LuLu Walkathon 2025 in Dubai
Dubai: Malayalam actor Asif Ali led over 23,000 participants from 127 countries at the Lulu Walkathon 2025, held at Mamzar Park in Dubai on Sunday, February 23. Now in its 13th consecutive…
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UAE minister takes part in ‘Year of Community’ run in Kannur
Kannur: United Arab Emirates (UAE) minister of Economy Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri participated in the ‘Year of Community Run’ held as part of the eighth edition of the Kannur Beach Run…
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Ramzan 2025: UAE announces official work hours for public sector employees
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on Sunday, February 23, the official working hours for public sector employees during the holy month of Ramzan 1446 AH/2025. According to a circular…
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Dubai mandates Arabic for kids under 6 at Indian, other private schools
Dubai: Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has mandated Arabic education for children up to six years at all private schools and early childhood centres, including Indian institutions. This initiative aims…
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‘Sambhal protest orchestrated from UAE’, claims UP police chargesheet
A special investigation team from the Uttar Pradesh Police in riot-hit Sambhal submitted a detailed chargesheet totalling more than 4,400 pages about six cases stemming from the violent protests against the Shahi…
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UAE minister underscores stronger India-UAE ties
Kochi: Recalling the historical ties between India and the UAE, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy said on Friday that the economic partnership between the two nations has witnessed…
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Sheikh Hamdan shares video of 31 athletes jumping from Burj Khalifa
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, shared a video of 31 athletes jumping from the Burj Khalifa, the world’s…
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Video: Biker riding at 300 km/h in Dubai arrested
A biker was arrested in Dubai for dangerously speeding at 300 km/h on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), Dubai Police said on Friday, February 21. Dubai Police shared a video on X showing…
