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Sheikh Mohammed approves Dh66.4b Dubai budget for 2020
It is the largest budget in the history of Dubai. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Sunday approved a three-year budget from 2020 to 2022 with a total
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Doctor sues Apple over irregular heartbeat detection
Apple was yet to respond to the lawsuit filed at the federal court. A New York University cardiologist filed a lawsuit on Friday against Apple Inc.'s Watch for using his patented invention to detect irregular heartbeat. Dr. Joseph Wiesel
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UAE announces holiday for public, private sector for January 1
A guide to the full list of UAE public holidays for 2020. The UAE cabinet earlier this year approved holidays for the public and private sectors in the UAE for 2020. As for the year 2020, the list of holidays is as follows: New
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Egypt okays Uber acquisition of Careem
Egyptian regulators have approved Uber's $3.1 billion acquisition of regional rival Careem after agreeing to a set of commitments proposed by the
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Don't click on these links, UAE warns residents
Messages claim that their recipients won a reward. The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has issued a notice informing residents
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Police in UAE issue advisory amid foggy weather alert
Fog to engulf parts of the country all night. Abu Dhabi Police issued an advisory on Sunday night ahead of foggy weather tonight. According
Read MoreUAE health advisory: Your 'flu' might actually be an allergy
With a dip in temperatures, winter cold air can irritate the respiratory tract and cause spasms. Are you experiencing a sore throat, stuffy nose and sneezing bouts? Blame it on the changing weather which doctors say is a common allergy
Read MoreRonaldo, Djokovic meet with Sheikh Hamdan in Dubai
The two sports giants are in Dubai for the New Year celebrations. Famous sports personalities Cristiano Ronaldo and Novak Djokovic met with Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai over the weekend. The two
Read MoreLegendary Emirati hospitality makes UAE a tourist paradise
Dubai is the seventh most visited destination in the world and number one in MENA. Emirati hospitality is legendary. It has its root in the ancient Arabian custom of welcoming desert travellers with warmth, kindness and generosity. From the
Read MoreBurj Khalifa's New Year 2020 fireworks to begin before midnight
A section of Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road will be closed starting 11.45pm, it was announced. Fireworks to ring in New Year 2020 at Dubai's Burj Khalifa are likely to begin at 11.57pm, and should last for five minutes. This was revealed at
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