BREAKING NEWS: Schools Closed On Monday and Tuesday
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The UAE Ministry of Education has announced that all public schools in Dubai and Sharjah will be closed for two days on 4 and 5 February and all schools, public and private, across the UAE will close for one day on 5 February. The announcement was

Up to 90% Discount During The Last Weekend Of DSF
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Whether you have shopped a lot or have not yet had the time to grab the exciting Dubai Shopping festival (DSF) bargains, this weekend is your last chance to go out for the sales and shop till you drop. The final weekend of DSF is

Day Off To See The Pope
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People who work in the private sector have been given a paid days leave if they have tickets to attend the Papal Mass, which will take place at Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi on 5 February. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation

Three UAE Banks Merge
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As announced recently, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) and Union National Bank (UNB) will officially merge, and acquire Al Hilal Bank to form the third largest banking group in the UAE and the fifth largest in the GCC with total assets of Dhs 420

Petrol Prices For February 2019 Have Been Announced And It Is Good News
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The fuel prices in the UAE for the month of February 2019 have been announced and the good news is the prices across the board have come down. This is the fourth consecutive month that the price of petrol has been reduced.

DXB Still The Busiest In The World!
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Dubai International Airport (DXB) has retained its position as the world’s busiest airport for international passengers for the fifth consecutive year, with annual traffic for 2018 surpassing 89.1 million. The total number of passengers using the

New Light Display Is Open
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A new innovative park has been added to the ever flourishing landscape of Downtown Dubai. Gaining inspiration from the book ‘Reflections on Happiness and Positivity’ by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President

Get The Bus All The Way To Muscat
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Dubai residents can now take a luxury bus ride over to Muscat for just Dhs 55 one way and Dhs 90 for a return trip. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in partnership with Mwasalat, Oman’s national transport company, has launched three daily

WATCH: Sheikh Mohammed Meets The Teenager Football Fan
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Friday proved to be an extra-ordinary day for the UAE as the national team made it through to the semi-finals of the AFC Asian Cup, 2019. For one supporter in particular it proved even more special, as a video of her supporting the team and showing

UAE Reach Semi Final
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Excitement is continuing to build across the country as the UAE National Team beat Australia 1-0 in Al Ain to reach the semi finals of the Asian Cup 2019. Going into the quarter final as the underdogs against the defending champions, this tight

Mouthwash Withdrawn From The Market!
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Zordyl mouthwash, a product manufactured by Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries (Julphar) has been pulled from shelves for containing harmful impurities. The Ministry of Health and Prevention circulated the order to withdraw the product after it

Dubai Public Beaches Are Among The Cleanest In The World
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Five public beaches in Dubai will be hoisting ‘Blue Flags’ for the first time as they receive global accreditation from the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) for being the cleanest, safest and the most environment friendly beaches.

WATCH: HSBC Pedals To A New World Record As It Opens Its Headquarter In Dubai
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HSBC UAE sets a Guinness World Record as it opens its new UAE headquarters in Dubai, by breaking the record for the Most Nationalities in a Static Bike Cycling Relay. A group of 344 members of the bank's staff, including Abdulfattah Sharaf

Indians To Get Passports In Two Days
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Indian expatriates living in the UAE will soon be able to file their passport applications online which will ultimately bring down the time needed to issue a passport from 4-5 working days to 2-3 working days, through a centralised online system.