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LOL doll furore: Sharjah Child Safety Dept has warning for parents
In response to several parents’ reactions on social media to hidden sexualised messaging targeted at young children on a widely-popular brand of toy dolls, the Child Safety Department (CSD), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family
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UAE reports 435 new COVID-19 cases
UAE reported 435 new coronavirus cases, one death and 113 recoveries on Wednesday. The numbers showed a sharp spike in comparison to the figures over the last month and the authorities had attributed the rise to social
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Downgraded UAE students can soon expect new A-Level results after policy U-turn
Students globally, including those in the UAE, whose A-Level results were downgraded will soon receive new results — restored to predicted grades — Cambridge International said on Monday. It follows widespread criticism about grades
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COVID-19: 30% capacity for Abu Dhabi cinemas
Cinemas in Abu Dhabi have reopened to the public with strict precautionary measures against COVID-19, Abu Dhabi media office announced on
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UAE extends grace period for residency violators
The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) has announced the extension of the grace period granted to residency violators for another
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UAE residents can now fly back without permit, says Air India Express in revised travel advisory
The Indian budget airline Air India Express on Friday revised a travel advisory issued to Dubai-bound passengeers yesterday, saying that as per the
Read MoreCOVID-19: UAE reports 330 cases of coronavirus
The UAE’s total coronavirus infections have jumped to 63,819 as another 330 people tested positive for the deadly virus in the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health and Prevention announced on Friday. One more patient has succumbed to
Read MoreWoman who lured men on dating app in Dubai dies while escaping arrest
A woman who blackmailed several men in a dating app scam plunged to her death from a Dubai hotel when she tried to escape police arrest. According to the Dubai Court of First Instance, an Indian victim alerted Dubai Police about a hotel room used
Read MoreUAE holiday: Hijri holiday to fall on August 23
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has announced that Sunday August 23 will be the first day of Muḥarram for Islamic year 1442. Accordingly, Sunday will be the Hijri New Year's holiday for federal goverment, and
Read MoreIndian expat from Kerala found dead in Dubai
A 40-year-old Indian expat was found dead in his room in Dubai on Sunday, the younger brother and cousin of the deceased told. The deceased Indian expat was identified as Shaji Alathum Kandiyil. He lived in Deira and owned a small jewellery
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