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You can get marriage contracts instantly via text in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: In a groundbreaking step, Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has introduced a new service that allows couples to get their marriage contracts instantly through text messages and various digital channels.…
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Nine Abu Dhabi parks secure World Disability Union’s prize
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi City Municipality has announced that nine parks for People of Determination (POD) across the Abu Dhabi Islands and the mainland received the World Disability Union Prize for 2023.…
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Watch Dubai’s New Year’s Eve fireworks aboard ferry, abra
Are looking for a unique way to view fireworks on the eve of the New Year 2024 in Dubai? The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has unveiled special offers and…
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UAE issues new law on mental health
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Government has issued a Federal Law on mental health aimed at safeguarding patient rights and ensuring the highest quality of mental health care. The law…
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UAE announces New Year holiday for public, private sector
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a holiday on Monday, January 1, to mark the beginning of the New Year 2024 for public and private sector employees. This came in a…
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Dubai: 1st ever liver transplant saves 38-year-old woman’s life
Abu Dhabi: In a remarkable medical achievement, the Kings College Hospital London Dubai has successfully performed a liver transplant on a 38-year-old woman. This was the first-ever liver transplant, which was performed…
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UAE salaries likely to increase in 2024: Survey
Abu Dhabi: Salaries in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are expected to increase by 4.5 percent in 2024 due to the strong performance of non-oil sectors. This came in a new survey…
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Sharjah police arrest 551 drug traffickers since Jan 2023
Abu Dhabi: The Sharjah Police’s anti-drug forces have arrested a total of 551 drug traffickers and promoters from January to November this year. The department seized 1,051,000 kg of hashish, heroin, crystal…
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UAE: Last reactor of Barakah nuclear power plant completed
Abu Dhabi: The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) on Tuesday, December 19, announced the completion of the last and fourth reactor at the Barakah nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi. The process…
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Over 900 companies in UAE found breaking Emiratisation rules
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has revealed that 916 companies have been fined for violating Emiratisation rules since they came into force in mid-2022. These private sector…
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15% increase in air traffic at UAE airports during COP28
Dubai: Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), said the UAE’s airports witnessed a 15 percent increase in air traffic during the 28th Conference of the Parties…
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Paytm offers discount on flight tickets for Dubai Shopping Festival
New Delhi: One97 Communications Limited (OCL) that owns leading payments and financial services company Paytm, on Tuesday announced great discounts on flight tickets for users attending the Dubai Shopping Festival, running from…
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UAE announces new work permit for teachers to offer private tuition at home
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a new ‘Private Teacher Work Permit’, allowing teachers to provide tuition to students outside of school hours. The new permit was launched jointly…
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UAE tops Digital Nomad Visa Index in Middle East, ranks 4th globally
In recent years digital nomadism has become a prevalent lifestyle, with an increasing number of visa options available. However, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ranked first in the Middle East and…
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Funeral prayers for Kuwait’s Emir held in Makkah, Madinah in absentia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Sunday, December 17, held funeral prayers in absentia (Salat Al-Ghayib) for the late Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. On Saturday afternoon, December 16,…
