A New Program To Enhance Children's Internet Safety
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A new programme ‘Child Digital Safety’ has been launched by the UAE government to raise awareness among children about online threats; and to educate them on how to use the internet in a constructive manner. The programme also aims to educate

World Tallest Building Lit Up Green
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Joining the brigade of world famous buildings including the Sydney Opera House, the London Eye and the Empire State Building in New York, that turn green to mark Saint Patrick’s Day each year, the iconic Burj Khalifa was lit up with green laser

Global Village Closing Date Pushed Back By A Week
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Due to popular demand, the closing date of Global Village has been extended by a week and the village will now close on 13 April. Global Village asked social media followers through polls across Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram if they would like

World’s Most Expensive Perfume Is On Display in Dubai Mall
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Struggling for a gift idea for the most important lady in your life? What more appropriate a Mother’s Day gift for the person who is always there for you, than a bottle of the most expensive perfume in the world. The most expensive (and exclusive)

UAE Bans Boeing 737 MAX Models
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The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCCA) has banned all Boeing 737 MAX models days after an Ethopian Airlines plane crashed on Sunday, 10 March, causing the death of all 157 lives on board. It was the second tragic incident in five months after

Expo 2020 Metro Route Is 70% Complete
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The construction work on the entire Route 2020, from Nakheel Harbour and Tower Station to Expo 2020 Station, has been completed by 70% and is expected to be completed by May 2019. The extended route from the existing Red Line Metro station includes

Unlimited Data Plans For UAE Residents
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For data hungry customers, Etisalat has launched fantastic plans which will give you unrestricted access to unlimited data. Yes, you heard us right, it does not matter any more if you forgot to connect to Wi-Fi and have watched a whole series on

Pictures Of 'Palace of Nation' Revealed
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When it was announced last week that a new cultural landmark ‘Qasr Al Watan’, part of the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi will open its doors to the public, we could only imagine how impressive the architecture of the new building would look

Abandoned Slow Loris Finds A New Home
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Spotted abandoned in a box on a street in Dubai, this wide-eyed primate the Slow Loris, has found a new home at The Green Planet. The Green Planet and the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) have teamed up to spread awareness

Sheikh Hamdan To Lead His Team Again This Year At Gov Games
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The second edition of the Gov Games will return from 3-6 April, 2019. The competition comprises of teams from various Dubai Government departments, Government departments from other emirates and the UAE Federal Government, as well as international

Ruler Of Dubai Attends Super Saturday Races At Meydan Racecourse
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The Dubai World Cup Carnival- Super Saturday horse race on 9 March at Meydan Racecourse was attended by none other than His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai along with

Novo Cinemas Opens Region’s Largest IMAX Screen In Dubai
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Novo Cinemas has brought the region’s largest IMAX cinema screen to Dubai. The next generation cinema screen, measuring 24.4 metres wide and 13.8 metres high, features in a new 12 screen multiplex now open at IMG Worlds of Adventure.

Private And Public Sector Workers Granted Equal Holidays
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The UAE government has announced that the private and public sectors will receive an equal number of holidays for the years 2019-2020. A tweet from the government communications agency- WAM read, “The UAE Cabinet approves public holidays for the

Government Department Closes Down Social Media Accounts
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The Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai permanently closed down almost 14,000 social media accounts in 2018 after they were found to be selling counterfeit goods.