A New Distraction Free Cinema Experience Coming Soon
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There is new development in the cinema industry that will be welcome by all those cinema-goers who cannot stand it when other members of the audience take phone calls or continuously tapping phone screens while watching a movie. Very soon, cinema pa

Dubai Traffic Discount Scheme Could Be Extended To Other Emirates
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A Dubai police initiative launched earlier this year to give discounts to motorists on traffic fines could expand to all other emirates of the UAE. The scheme which was introduced on 6 February this year, gives motorist 25% off discounts on their

Rare Crocodiles And Birds Saved From Smugglers
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A group of traffickers smuggling eight Siamese crocodiles and nine birds from the rare hornbill family, have been arrested in Sharjah. According to the state news agency, WAM, Sharjah's Environment and Protected Areas Authority and the police foiled

Over Half A Million People To Arrive In DXB
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Dubai is all set to get busy again as it welcomes back returning residents from post Eid holidays and long summer vacations ahead of the start of the the new academic year in the first week of September. According to the Emirates Airlines, it is

New Items Added To Sin Tax
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The UAE Cabinet has expanded the list of excise taxable products to include sweetened beverages, sugary drinks and electronic smoking devices. The step has been taken to ‘reduce consumption of unhealthy goods and modify consumers behaviour’.

Expat Wins A Million Dollars
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A 34-year old Indian expat in Dubai got lucky when her ticket number 4111 won her Dhs 3.67 Million in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw. The winner, Beejal O., a resident of Dubai for seven years, was a regular participant in

Discounts On Fines For Driving Safely
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Dubai Police is inviting motorists to sign a pledge to drive safely as part of a road safety campaign they are calling ‘Day Without Accidents’. The campaign will be held on 2 September, the day schools re-open after the summer holidays.Motorists

Public And Private Sector Holiday Announced
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A holiday for the public and private sector in Dubai on the occasion of Islamic New Year, also known as Hijri New Year has been confirmed. The announcement for public sector was made on the official Twitter account of the Federal Authority for

Reggaeton Star J Balvin Confirmed To Play In The UAE
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After the big announcement that the Red Hot Chili Peppers will make their UAE debut at Yas Island’s new indoor venue, The Arena, on 4 September as part of Abu Dhabi Showdown Week, the second big announcement is now sweeping fans off their feet.

Emirati Passport Holders Can Now Travel To This Country Visa Free
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Emirati passport holders can now travel to one more tourist favourite without having to obtain a visa. UAE passport holders can visit South Africa visa free, and stay in the country for up to 90 days under the new visa waiver agreement signed

India's PM To Visit UAE This Friday
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The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, will visit the UAE later this week. During the two-day trip, which starts on Friday, 23 August, Modi will meet with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy

Dubai Police Warn Over Online Scam
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Dubai Police have issued a fresh alert through their Twitter account warning UAE residents to protect themselves from online fraud by not sharing their personal bank details including debit card, credit card and personal identification number (PIN)

Dubai Sees More Tourists In First Half Of Year
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The number of international overnight tourists has spiked to 8.36 million in the first half of 2019, an increase of 3 percent from the same period last year, according to data released by the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing

Dubai Mall Dinosaur Up For Sale
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Dubai is selling off the skeleton of a massive 155-million-year-old dinosaur that can still be seen at The Dubai Mall, up until it is auctioned off on 25 August. Dubai based Emirates Auction will organise this unique sale to sell the giant dinosaur