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RTA to auction 90 special numbers on December 28
Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is set to auction 90 premium 2- to 5-digit vehicle licence plates during the 117th Open Licensing Plates Auction on Saturday, December 28. Codes (AA, BB, K, O, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z) and their
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Volunteers in Dubai help overstayers navigate amnesty process
‘It has been almost four months now since I’ve arrived at the tent in Al Awir at 8am.’ Second Lt Rashid Naeem Al Khatib is an officer with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA). His work is simple and
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How some Dubai residents plan to watch New Year fireworks
As the year is drawing to a close in 2025, most UAE nationals are paying top dollar for hotel rooms in the right areas for the best view of the city’s New Year fireworks. Prices hitting Dh11,000 a night for three nights, residents
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Indian principal 33 Dubai trips spark controversy; state government launches investigation
A school principal in India who had visited Dubai 33 times in two years, was arrested and suspended last month from an education institution for the
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Dubai: Passenger smuggling 4 kg cocaine for $500 reward sentenced to life
A transit passenger sentenced by Dubai Criminal Court to life in prison and then deportation, after trying to hide more than 4kg of cocaine in his
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Dubai bans truck movement on Emirates Road during evening peak hours
Dubai authorities have placed a moratorium on the traffic of trucks using Emirates Road during night peak time 5.30pm-8pm. New
Read MoreDubai: Sheikh Mohammed announces award of Dh1 million in 5th edition of 'hope makers'
Dubai's Ruler declared the fifth instalment of the "Hope Maker's" contest which honours people based on their humanitarian contribution to the community on Sunday. Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of
Read MoreDubai rents: Tenants in older buildings can negotiate with landlords
Renters of some of Dubai’s old properties will have room to negotiate with the landlords as new supply comes on the market. The big real estate companies think that building owners in older buildings will need to provide a bit of a
Read MoreDubai travel: Airport tips as DXB expects 5.2 million guests in 2 weeks
Residents of the UAE flying out of Dubai during the winter holidays are reminded to be careful on the airport journey as Dubai International (DXB) prepares for a huge number of travellers. Over 5.2 million travelers are estimated to pass through DXB
Read MoreDubai biggest sale: How tourists, expats plan for VIP access, mega discounts during DSF
Ashwin Kuttan and his family were in Dubai from New Delhi, India, to attend the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), held between December 6 and January 12. They wanted to visit it for themselves, because it was known for exclusive sales and funky
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