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UAE announces midday break for workers from June 15
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on Friday, May 31, a midday break for outdoor workers starting on Saturday, June 15. According to the directive issued by the Ministry of…
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UAE sets new Guinness World Record with ‘Liwa’ sign
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has added a new Guinness World Record to its never-ending list of achievements by receiving the title for tallest landmark sign in the world for…
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UAE announces public holidays for 2025, check dates here
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cabinet has announced the official holidays for both the public and private sectors for the year 2025. The annoucement comes as Cabinet issued Resolution No. 27…
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UltraTech Cement plans to acquire 31.6% stake in UAE-based RAK Cement
In a strategic move, UltraTech Cement, an Aditya Birla Group company, has announced an offer to acquire a substantial stake in United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based RAK Cement Co for White Cement and Construction…
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UAE ranks second most hardworkimg country in the world
People worldwide work hard for better lifestyles, but some countries have more dedicated citizens and expatriate residents than others. According to a recent report by communications agency duke+mir, the United Arab Emirates…
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LuLu Group to set up logistics, processing centre in Punjab
In a significant development, Lulu Group, a renowned Indian United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based multinational conglomerate company, is set to launch a logistics and food processing centre located in Amritsar, Punjab. The proposed centre,…
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Abu Dhabi to ban single-use Styrofoam products from June 1
Abu Dhabi: The Environment Agency in Abu Dhabi (EAD) announced on Tuesday, May 21, a ban on single-use styrofoam products, which will come into effect from June 1. The move aims to…
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UAE weather: NCM warns of fog formation, poor visibility
Abu Dhabi: The UAE National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) urged motorists to follow the traffic regulations regarding a chance of fog formation. In a statement, the NCM cautioned against a deterioration in…
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IndiGo launches daily flight from Abu Dhabi to new Indian cities
Abu Dhabi: India’s low-cost airline, IndiGo, on Thursday, May 16, announced the launch of daily flights from Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi to Chandigarh and Kannur. It also announced the resumption of…
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UAE announces visa support for Indians seeking to get married in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau (ADCEB) recently announced an initiative to extend visa support to Indian nationals hosting destination weddings in Abu Dhabi. This announcement was made during…
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UAE delivers ambulance, X-ray machine to Gaza Strip
Abu Dhabi: ”Operation Chivalrous Knight 3” has delivered an X-ray machine and a fully-equipped ambulance to the Al Marwani Field Hospital in the Gaza Strip. This donation is part of the UAE’s…
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Video: Middle East’s first passenger-carrying drone trials take place in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: The first passenger-carrying drone trial in the Middle East takes place in the UAE‘s capital, Abu Dhabi, during Abu Dhabi Mobility Week. The two drone trials were conducted by Abu…
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UAE: Ras Al Khaimah to launch air taxis by 2027
The authorities in Ras Al Khaimah has announced plans to launch electric air taxi services by 2027. The announcement was made on Tuesday, May 7, at the Arabian Travel Market 2024 in…