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Dubai ‘golden chance’ driving test: Cost, eligibility, all you need to know
Abu Dhabi: Dubai residents who hold driving licenses from 43 approved countries can transfer their existing licence to a Dubai driving licence. Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) explained in a recent…
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Indian pilot praises Dubai airport for finding her watch she lost a month ago
Abu Dhabi: Hanaa Mohsin Khan, a commercial pilot with an Indian airline, praised the lost and found department of Dubai International Airport for finding her watch, which she lost a month ago.…
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Dubai car number plate ‘AA 70’ auctioned for Rs 8.62 crore
Abu Dhabi: A fancy vehicle license plate number in Dubai was sold for Dirhams 3.82 million (Rs 8,62,98,375) at an auction on Monday, September 4. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said…
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UAE announces new end-of-service benefits system for employees
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced a new system for end-of-service benefits for employees in the private sector and free zones. It will be optional for employers to join. The…
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UAE-India flight prices set to drop; one-way trip to cost Rs 17-21K
After three months of price hikes, airline ticket prices from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to several Indian cities are expected to drop after Thursday, September 14. The ticket prices are set to…
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UAE achieves continuous accomplishments in space sector
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has achieved continuous accomplishments in the space economy sector, which enhances its global competitiveness and contributes to diversifying its economy. The country’s investment in the space sector has…
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UAE sets up commercial regulator for lottery, gaming
Abu Dhabi: The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) has been officially established in the United Arab Emirates as a federal authority to introduce a world-leading regulatory framework for national lottery and…
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Watch: UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi returns to Earth after 6 months in space
United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi returned to Earth on Monday, September 4, after a six-month mission on the International Space Station (ISS). The Crew6 team onboard the SpaceX Dragon…
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Dubai Fitness Challenge returns; know dates & more details
Abu Dhabi: The seventh edition of the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) is all set to kick off on Saturday, October 28, and will continue until Sunday, November 26, the Dubai Media Office…
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Emirates extends closure of first-class check-in counters for refurbishment
Abu Dhabi: Emirates’ first-class check‑in counters will remain closed for refurbishment until Sunday, October 1, 2023, the airline said in a statement on Sunday, September 3. Emirates said, “We’re making your experience…
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Citizens of 82 countries can enter UAE without prior visa
In an effort to boost tourism and attract more visitors, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has announced that citizens from 82 countries can can now enter the UAE…
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SpaceX capsule carrying Sultan Al Neyadi undocks from space station
A SpaceX Dragon capsule carrying United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi has successfully undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday, September 3. After a 17-hour flight, Endeavour splashes down…
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Watch: Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi shares last video from ISS
United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, who is all set to begin his return journey back to earth, has shared a last video aboard the International Space Station (ISS) on…
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Watch: UAE astronaut Al Neyadi’s father shares heartfelt message ahead of reunion
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, who is set to make history on Monday, September 4, after completing the longest-ever Arab space mission, received a heartfelt message from…
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UAE-India flights: Airline offers promotional fares for new route; check details
Oman’s Salam Air has announced the launch of a new service from the city of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the city of Kozhikode in the Indian state of…
