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UAE leaders congratulate President of Uruguay on Independence Day
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders have sent congratulatory messages to President Luis Lacalle Pou of Uruguay on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. The top royal leaders among Sheikh Mohammed…
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New attraction in UAE: Women-only beach to open in Sharjah
A new beach only for women has been announced in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), under the orders of Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.…
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Watch: UAE’s longest mountain trail now open for biking
Dubai Municipality (DM) announced on Thursday, August 22, that work on the UAE’s longest mountain biking trail Hatta has been completed. The 86 kilometers trails in Hatta feature 21 cycling routes spanning…
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UAE accepts credentials of Afghanistan’s Taliban envoy
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has accepted the credentials from the official of the Taliban-headed interim government in Afghanistan to serve as envoy of the “Islamic Republic of Afghanistan” to Abu Dhabi.…
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Abu Dhabi installs two new recycling units in Al Ain, Al Dhafra
Abu Dhabi: After the significant interaction of public bus users with the incentive-based plastic bottle recycling initiative that was launched in 2022, Abu Dhabi Mobility (AD Mobility) has installed two new recycling…
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Watch: UAE seizes 650K fake cosmetics, other items worth Rs 52 cr
Ras Al Khaimah: A joint team from the Criminal Investigation Department of Ras Al Khaimah Police and the Commercial Control and Protection Department of the Department of Economic Development (DED) in the…
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Dubai airport expects 3.4 million passengers over next 13 days
Dubai: As residents return from their summer vacation, Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world’s busiest for international travel, is getting ready to welcome 3.43 million guests over the next 13-day period. As many as 264,000…
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Indian low-cost airline launches 3 new routes from Abu Dhabi
India’s largest low-cost airline, IndiGo, has announced the recent launch of direct flights to three Indian cities—Mangaluru (IXE), Tiruchirappalli (TRZ), and Coimbatore (CJB)—from Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport (AUH). In a statement,…
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In a first, UAE performs simultaneous robotic kidney transplant for donor, recipient
Abu Dhabi: In a significant milestone, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has performed its first simultaneous robotic kidney transplant for a donor and recipient using one robot. This groundbreaking surgery was performed…
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Etihad to operate Airbus A380 on Mumbai-Abu Dhabi route
Abu Dhabi-based carrier Etihad Airways has announced plans to operate its iconic Airbus A380 plane to Mumbai for a special four-month period as it celebrates 20 years of its service to India.…
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Dubai court allows salaries to be paid in cryptocurrency
Dubai: In a landmark ruling, the Dubai Court of First Instance has said that salary payments can be made in cryptocurrency as valid under United Arab Emirates (UAE) employment contracts. The ruling,…
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Watch: RAK Police unveil 40kg modern drone to enhance emergency response
Ras Al Khaimah Police on Sunday, August 18, unveiled the Flycatcher 30, a modern drone designed to carry a 40 kilogram payload, equipped with an automated winch system and a specialised box.…
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Minor earthquake hits Oman Sea, tremors felt in UAE
Muscat: An earthquake of 3.0 magnitude was recorded in the Oman Sea on Sunday, August 18. In a post on social media, the UAE’s National Seismic Network (NSN) of the National Centre…
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UAE referee Amal Jamal to officiate at FIFA Women’s World Cup
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Football Association has announced that Emirati international assistant referee Amal Jamal has been selected by the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to officiate at the U-17…
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UAE launches its first-ever SAR satellite into orbit
In a significant milestone, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) launched its first Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite into orbit for earth observation on Friday, August 16. The launch was…
