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10 Important Things To Be Aware Of During Ramadan
If you are new to Dubai…welcome! If it is your first Ramadan in Dubai…hold on! Let us share some important information. The city is extremely tolerant and welcomes people of different ethnic backgrounds. Therefore as residents, our
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Dubai Weather: Heavy Sandstorm sweeps through the city
Sand in my hair, Sand in my feet. There’s also sand in my teeth, I’m not at the beach. Rhyming is hard, it’s actually a sandstorm #Dubai said a resident as Dubai witnessed heavy sandstorm yesterday. Many UAE residents witnessed
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Trading in gold, diamond exempted from VAT in UAE
The volume of gold trade in the UAE rose to Dh244.3 billion in 2016, with a growth rate of 13 per cent. In line with the UAE government's efforts to ensure an efficient implementation of value-added tax (VAT) while employing best
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Dubai announces school timings for Ramadan
Dubai: With around two weeks for Ramadan to start, government entities and organisations are already getting ready to adjust their work hours.
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Students in UAE raise funds for charity by unleashing creativity
Inspired by the values of philanthropy and compassion in the Year of Zayed, six children aged 7 to 12 decided to use their creativity to raise
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Pakistani origin fined Dh10,000 in possession of drugs and selling it via WhatsApp
A man, who sold drugs using WhatsApp, has been ordered to pay a Dh10,000 fine by a Dubai court. The Court of First Instance found the
Read MoreHoneymoon couple forgets iPhone in taxi at airport, Dubai cops find it in 20 mins
Had it not been for the timely help of Dubai Police, the couple would have missed their flight to Mumbai. An Indian couple, who was on their honeymoon in Dubai, were impressed by the quick response of the Dubai Police this week.
Read MoreAbu Dhabi Police issues Weather Warning
Abu Dhabi Police recently issued a traffic advisory for motorists. A recent post on their twitter account states: "We would like to notify drivers that medium-to-strong winds and dust will be stirred up along Abu Dhabi's exterior
Read MoreThe fashion shoot in old Dubai that sparked debate about cultural appropriation
A fashion model and photographer have stirred controversy after a photo shoot among the barbershops and baqalas of old Dubai sparked debate about race, exploitation and cultural appropriation. The photos were taken in Satwa, a neighbourhood of
Read MoreFlying Emirates? Get your luggage picked up from home
Emirates has announced the introduction of a home check-in service, a new service which allows customers to check in for their flights from anywhere in Dubai. The service is available for customers across all classes travelling on Emirates
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