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UAE: Sharjah Rain Room visit - find details online, check rates
Have a fondness for the rain but would rather stay dry? There's a unique spot where both locals and tourists can enjoy a rain-like experience. The Sharjah Rain Room lets you walk through a shower of rain, yet stay dry. This
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UAE declares September 15 a holiday for Prophet Muhammad’s birthday
On September 15, 2024, UAE will acknowledge Prophet Muhammad's birthday, a significant Islamic event. This date is a public holiday for federal employees as decided by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR). This
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UAE: Long school bus commutes may lead to health risks
In the UAE, Naya Osama, aged nine, spends almost two hours each day traveling to school, a short distance of just over 5 km from her home in Al Nad, Sharjah. She must wake up at 5:50am to take the school bus that picks her up at 6:45am.
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UAE: Two dead, three injured in Sharjah school collapse
In Sharjah, a school under construction saw a tragic accident: its roof caved in. This led to the unfortunate deaths of two workers and injured
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UAE gamers spend up to Dh30,000 on setups
Players are pouring as much as Dh30,000 into their stellar gaming stations. This activity that began as a casual pastime has evolved into a
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Pet-friendly schools in the UAE: Therapy animals help ease student anxiety
In a few UAE schools, students get the chance to bond with their furry and feathered friends right on campus. From dogs and cats to birds, fish,
Read MoreUAE: Founder of viral all-women running club puts friendship above winning
Moving to a new country can often feel lonely and isolating. That’s why one Abu Dhabi resident decided to create a social running club exclusively for women looking to make friends. Chloe Wilson, a 28-year-old from the UK, founded the
Read MoreUAE parents worry about heavy school bags
Doctors caution that heavy school bags may lead to emotional and mental impacts on children. A lot of parents are concerned about the heavy backpacks their children are carrying. Schools are being requested to permit students
Read MoreUAE: Nile crocodile throne, stuffed bears, two-headed goats for sale
A throne made from a nine-foot Nile crocodile, a mounted Russian grizzly bear measuring 10 feet, a Canadian polar bear standing at seven feet, gray and white wolves, a duo of lynxes, and a two-headed baby goat could enhance the aesthetics of your
Read MoreUAE begins operations at final Barakah nuclear unit
Unit 4 will increase the national grid's clean electricity capacity by an additional 1,400 megawatts. The President announced on September 5 that the fourth and last unit of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant has been successfully
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