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Dubai-Sharjah ferry service launched: Ticket, timings, free trip details
The new line has a capacity to serve 1.3m riders per year and is subject to increase if needed. Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority on Saturday announced the launch of a ferry service for passengers traveling between Al Ghubaiba Marine
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Abu Dhabi waives 1% fee for refunding re-export security deposits
It will enhance the ease and efficiency of doing business in the emirate. The Abu Dhabi Executive Council has issued a resolution to waive the 1 percent fee collection when refunding the security deposit paid for the value of temporarily
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Yes, women can sponsor husbands for work in UAE
A new work permit is also expected to ease the burden on employers as they don't have to bear the cost of visas while recruiting from the local labour market. Women employed in the UAE can now sponsor their husbands and adult children to
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Brenna: I nearly fainted when John Mayer was at my show!
The greatest appeal of residency acts, such as those selected to make Q's Bar and Lounge at the Palazzo Versace their home, is the artist
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New work permit rule is a tribute to gender balance
The new work-visa rule is a massive tribute to the UAE's gender balance initiatives, with visa laws now clearly aligned for both the
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UAE visa reform solves family woes, boosts businesses
The new Mohre rule now allows men who are on family sponsorships to obtain work permits. The husband of Indian expat Deepa Kurian lost his job
Read MoreKing Salman's elder brother passes away, UAE leaders offer condolences
Elder half-brother of King Salman, who was the 10th son of the country's founding monarch, has died at the age of 96. The President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two
Read MoreKT experiment: Ferry trip vs bus ride vs long drive in Dubai
The idea is to find out what's the best optimum transport solution for an office goer who commutes daily from Sharjah to Dubai. Commute between Dubai and Sharjah daily? How will it all change with the new ferry system starting July 27
Read MoreEid Al Adha 2019 date announced in Kuwait
The Saudi Arabia stock exchange had also announced a long holiday for the upcoming Eid Al Adha celebrations. Kuwaiti meteorologist and historian Adel al Saadoun said on Saturday, July 27, that Eid Al Adha will fall on Sunday, August 11. He
Read MoreStop swimming in danger zones, say Sharjah Police
A top official at the Sharjah Police said that the police are keen to maintain security on the beaches throughout the year. To reduce beach accidents, including drowning and jet ski crashes that peak during summer, authorities in Sharjah have
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