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Indian rupee could hit 20 vs UAE dirham again
It has lost 4.4 percent in the last four months, making it the worst performer in Asia. The Indian rupee fell versus the UAE dirham and the US dollar amidst uncertainty surrounding the Indian currency, and could cross 20 against the dirham
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Asian expat takes a ride in Dubai Police supercar
An experience he can never forget. Have you ever wondered what it's like to sit inside a Dubai Police supercar? We're sure you have. So imagine the delight of this Chinese expat when he got a chance to sit inside a Dubai Police Maserati
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Prizes worth Dh1 million up for grabs at a hunting show in UAE
The 17th edition of the event features many firsts. Prizes worth Dh1 million will be up for grabs at various competitions at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (Adihex), which kicks off on August 27. The contests will
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How excise tax on unhealthy products will benefit UAE consumers
Residents must understand that the additional tax "is a small price to pay for the larger good of our society". Doctors in the UAE
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Non-Emiratis to be allowed to buy hunting weapons at UAE event
This year's edition has plenty of activities in store for children. For the first time in the history of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting
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Get up to 50 per cent discount on Dubai traffic fines from this month
Have you become eligible for a fine discount? Drivers in Dubai who have been driving carefully and are about to become eligible for discounts on
Read MoreDh500 fine for dumping waste from balconies
The move is meant to protect the scenic image of the city in a sustainable way. A Dh500 fine will be slapped against anyone found dumping waste from balconies in Sharjah, the emirate's civic body has warned. Mohammed Ali Al Kaabi, head
Read MoreIndian expat picks apartment number as a lottery ticket, wins $1 million in Dubai raffle
When asked about her initial plans with her winnings, she said the first thought that came into her mind was charity. An Indian expat - who picked a lottery ticket with her apartment number - will bring home US$1 million after winning at the
Read MoreSugary drinks to cost more in UAE from January 2020
The UAE Cabinet has approved a proposal to impose 50 percent excise tax on products with added sugar and sweeteners. The UAE will levy an excise tax on additional sugary and smoking products from next year in order to reduce the consumption of
Read MoreEmirati journalist Habib Yousuf Abdallah Al Sayegh dies
He used to write daily opinion pieces in Arabic newspapers in the country. Habib Yousuf Abdallah Al Sayegh, the chairman of the Emirates Writers Union and Secretary-General of the Arab Writers Union, passed away on Tuesday. Al Sayegh, also a
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