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UAE’s low-cost airline allows hand baggage of up to 10kg
Air Arabia, the low-cost airline based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has increased its hand baggage allowance, allowing passengers to carry up to 10kg of hand baggage during their flights. This…
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Dubai launches call to prayer contest, ‘Quran in Every Home’ initiative
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, launched the second edition of the ‘Muezzin Al Freij’ initiative on Sunday, January 12. The initiative will introduce a new model emphasizing the…
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Watch: Jaan Roose makes history with highline walk in Dubai
Dubai: In a breathtaking display of skill and courage, Jaan Roose, a three-time world champion slackliner, has once again etched his name in the history books by completing a world-first highline walk…
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Watch: Coldplay’s Chris Martin helps couple with gender reveal at Abu Dhabi concert
British rock band Coldplay’s recent concert at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi turned into an unforgettable night for one lucky couple, as lead singer Chris Martin assisted them with a…
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Indian accountant wins Rs 2.34 crore in Big Ticket draw after trying for 5 yrs
A Saudi Arabia-based Indian expat from Kerala has won a staggering Dirham one million (Rs 2,34,67,320) in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw. The winner, Abdullah Sulaiman, secured the grand prize…
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UAE announces new VAT rules for gold, diamond dealers
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced new value-added tax (VAT) rules for registered gold and diamond dealers, aimed at boosting the sector’s growth and aligning with global best practices. The Ministry…
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Dubai: Gold rates for 24, 22, & 18 carat surge
Dubai: Gold rates in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), surged on Friday afternoon, January 10, with 22-carat gold exceeding Dirham 300 (Rs 7,025.55) per gram. The Dubai Jewellery Group data reported a 24-carat gold rate of…
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UAE detains poet Abdul Rahman Al Qaradawi after extradition
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken Egyptian poet and dissident Abdul Rahman Yusuf Al Qaradawi into custody following his extradition from Lebanon. Abdul Rahman is accused of involvement in activities designed…
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Abu Dhabi announces new remote working rules from April 1
Abu Dhabi: The Registration Authority (RA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) announced on Thursday, January 9, new rules allowing remote hiring and more flexible working arrangements, effective April 1, 2025. The decision…
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UAE’s first flying taxi vertiport named DXV
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced on Thursday, January 9, that the first commercial vertiport for flying taxis in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been named Dubai International Vertiport (DXV).…
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UAE issues new personal status law, fines for abusing parents
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government 9n Wednesday, January 8. issued a federal decree-law on the new personal status law, which focusses on family stability and rights. This new law aims to…
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Saudi Arabia, UAE condemn Israeli map claiming Arab territories
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have condemned and rejected an Israeli map that claimed Jordanian, Syrian, and Lebanese territories as part of so-called “greater Israel.”…
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Dubai Duty Free draw: Dutch expat, Indian national win Rs 8 cr each
A Dubai-based Dutch expat and an Indian national each won a staggering one million USD (Rs 8.58 crore) in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw held on Wednesday, January 8.…
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Dubai billionaire Hussain Sajwani to invest 20 bn USD in US data centers
Dubai-based billionaire Hussain Sajwani, the chairman of Damac Properties, plans to invest 20 billion US dollars (USD) (Rs 17,16,97,00,00,000) for data centers in the United States (US). The announcement was made by President-elect…
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UAE lifts partial ban on individual drone use
If you have been looking forward to taking your drone for a ride in the skies of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), there’s good news for you. The UAE has lifted its…
