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Emirati burqa gets modern touch with calligraphy, poetry and art
Each emirate also has a specific design for burqa. Young Emirati women are reviving the tradition of wearing and designing a burqa by giving it a modern twist. Emirati artist Ghaya Khalifa Almarar, 27, recently led a group of female
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New youth council to shape future leaders in social sector
The members will meet at the DCD to share innovative ideas and ways to make positive changes in society. The Department of Community Development (DCD) launched a first-of-its-kind initiative with an aim to create future youth leaders. A
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Eid Al Adha holiday working hours for Abu Dhabi hospitals, clinics
Timings from August 10-13. Abu Dhabi Health Services Company, SEHA, has announced the operating hours for hospitals and clinics across its network during the Eid Al Adha holiday from August 10 to 13, 2019. Also read:
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AM or PM: What’s the best time to exercise?
Dubai: Does it make a difference at what time of the day you exercise? The debate just got more intense thanks to some recent studies that say it
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Temperatures to decrease in the UAE today
Dubai: Summer isn't over but temperatures across the UAE will finally see a dip today. The national weather bureau has indicated that mercury is
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See what Dubai looks like from space
Did you spot the gorgeous Dragon international space freighter and the International Space Station (ISS) flying over Dubai on July
Read MoreSheikh Mohammed announces UAE permanent residency scheme
The first batch of permanent residence will be given to 6,800 investors. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the 'Golden Card' scheme to grant
Read MoreAjman Ruler pardons 70 prisoners ahead of Eid Al Adha
Sheikh Khalifa had also ordered the release of prisoners on Sunday. His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has ordered the release of 70 prisoners, who have demonstrated good conduct in
Read MoreSheikh Khalifa orders release of 669 prisoners on occasion of Eid Al Adha
The initiative aims to alleviate the suffering of families. His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has ordered the release of 669 prisoners -- serving various sentences -- on the occasion of Eid Al
Read MoreGlorious end to date fests across UAE
It wasn't all about just capturing the choicest of the palm family's sweet fruits on display. Three major exhibitions across three emirates in just one fortnight and thousands of visitors - that's how big an audience the UAE's
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