Etihad Launches Incentive To Get Passengers Booking Flights
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Abu Dhabi based Etihad Airways has launched a new programme with the aim of incentivising passengers to book with the airline. The new programme allows passengers to buy vouchers up until 24 June,

UFC Returning To Abu Dhabi In July
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in association with Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT - Abu Dhabi) has announced that the mixed martial arts (MMA) Fight Island will be on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island in July.

Hot, Humid And Cloudy Weather Expected
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The UAE will experience a mixture of sunny spells and some cloud on Thursday going into Friday. Temperatures are expected to reach 43°C in Dubai and 45°C in Abu Dhabi, with some light to moderate winds.

Dates For The New Academic Year Confirmed
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The Ministry of Education has confirmed that the academic year across te UAE will start on 30 August. Teachers, support and administration staff will return on 23 August. 

Ratings On Higher Education Branch Campuses In Dubai Released
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The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has released the second annual Higher Education Classification (HEC), which rates satisfaction of services and the quality of education Dubai's higher education establishments.

Ibn Battuta Mall Stores Offer Savings of Up To 70%
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Last week more restrictions were lifted to return an element of normalcy back to Dubai, with private businesses allowed to work at 100% capacity and mall operating hours and capacities also increasing.

Restriction Of Movement In And Out Of Abu Dhabi Extended By One Week
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The restrictions of movement in and out of Abu Dhabi have been extended by one more week with immediate effect. Since Tuesday 2 January it has not been possible to travel in or out of Abu Dhabi

New Innovative Design Bus Shelters Unveiled For Dubai
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The first set of 1,550 new bus shelters that are to be completed over the next few years have been unveiled by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The four new shelters have an innovative new design endorsed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed

Ibn Battuta Mall Stores Offer Savings of Up To 70%
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Last week more restrictions were lifted to return an element of normalcy back to Dubai, with private businesses allowed to work at 100% capacity and mall operating hours and capacities also increasing.

Dubai Fountains Burst Back To Life
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As more and more things open up and a sense of normalcy is returning to Dubai, one of the most iconic attractions and sights is back in action. Dubai Fountains, at the foot of Burj Khalifa, has been closed like all attractions

Emirates Adds More Destinations To Its Scheduled Flights
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Dubai based Emirates has announced it will be resuming scheduled flights to a further 16 destinations from 15 June, taking the number of cities with scheduled flights that Emirates now serves to 29.

Malls And Businesses Allowed To Return To 100% Capacity
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The Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management in Dubai, headed by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

UAE Airports Open
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Airports across the UAE are now able to operate limited flights in and out of te country. These flights are limited to transit flights that use these airports, repatriation flights for tourists and residents as well as flights for returning citizens

PPE Vending Machines Located At The Airport For Passengers
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Passengers flying out of Dubai International (DXB) who may require additional personal protective equipment (PPE) are able to purchase them at the airport through convenient vending machines.