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Amazon Prime launches in the UAE, plans start at Dh16
Following the launch of Amazon.ae on May 1st, Amazon today announced the launch of Amazon Prime in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Prime is Amazon's premium membership program enjoyed by more than 100 million paid members in 17 countries,
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Goodbye single-use plastic, hello dear eco-consciousness
It's probably the best news to break in a long, long time, and it's happening as we speak (or as you read this). It isn't breaking news, actually - the thing with breaking news is that it is, mostly, of an unpleasant nature. It's
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DXB pledges to ban single-use plastics
Dubai Airports, DXB, on Monday announced its pledge to ban single-use plastics from consumer spaces at the world's busiest international airport effective January 1, 2020. Every year Dubai Airports recycles over 43,000 tonnes of paper, glass,
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Ras Al Khaimah fines 89 food outlets for flouting rules
Cracking down on erring food and health institutions, the Ras Al Khaimah Municipality has fined 89 outlets that were found to be flouting rules in
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Top 5 positive changes in GCC, thanks to VAT
Following the signing of the Common VAT Agreement by GCC member states, value-added tax (VAT) has become an important step towards ensuring the
Read MoreDubai bus crash victims entitled to compensation, say experts
Families of road crash victims are entitled to get compensation from the insurer of the vehicle involved, but only after the Dubai Traffic Court issues a verdict based on Prosecution evidence, according to insurance and legal experts.
Read MoreLong-term UAE visa: Overseas investors express interest in real estate
International investors have shown significant interest in the UAE's real estate market following the introduction of long-term visas, which was strongly reflected in the value of transactions recorded in the first five months of this
Read MoreNew law to improve people's quality of life in UAE
The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, adopted the National Strategy for Wellbeing 2031 during its meeting at the Presidential Palace in Abu
Read MoreUAE royal passes away, prayers offered
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, delivered a funeral prayer for Sheikha Aisha bint Majid bin Nasser bin Sultan Al Qassimi, who passed away on Sunday. The body of the royal was buried in its
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