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US to suspend visa processing for 75 nations from January 21
The Trump administration is halting virtually all visa processing for people seeking to live in the United States from 75 countries whose citizens are eligible to participate in an immigration lottery, a State Department spokesman said on
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Dubai: RTA to trial school bus pooling initiative to reduce traffic
School transport pool to be trialled next year The first quarter of 2026 will witness the pilot operation of the school transport pooling project aimed at easing traffic congestion in and around schools, as well as reducing the reliance on
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UAE temperatures to drop by up to 8°C
Emiratis and visitors alike may wish to keep their winter woolly sweaters out as the second half of January promises a sudden drop in temperature, for which most won't have to wait too long. Temperatures throughout the country can
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UAE: Dh5-million fund announced for social media creators
It also chose to invest in content creators focusing on family and social themes and has announced a Dh5 million fund for such projects. The
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Abu Dhabi Police honour resident for desert motorcycle rescue
In government, people who do the right thing are often applauded in the UAE. AD Police recognized an Arab man for quickly helping
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UAE schools revise timings, students to be dismissed as early as 11.10am
As schools in the UAE start sending emails and circulars to parents about school days, which will end early on Fridays along with the
Read MoreNo major rent increases as Dubai’s Smart Rental Index guides hikes
When Dubai resident Jasim Mohammed clicked open an email informing him on a rent increase for his Al Quoz apartment, the new proposed rent was higher than anticipated. He has resided there for three years and seen his yearly rent increase
Read MoreUAE President announces new authority fully led by citizens
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the launch of the Community-Managed Virtual Authority — an initiative inspired by the vision of late Sheikh Zayed. It comes at the conclusion of the Year of
Read MoreUAE sets minimum wage of Dh6,000 in private sector
The UAE has created a minimum wage of Dh6,000 per month for Emiratis working in the private sector starting January 1, 2026 under a ministerial decision by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre). The update was rolled out
Read MorePaid parking to be introduced in Dubai International City
From next month, it will no longer be free for Dubai International City residents or visitors to park their cars. In a notice pasted by authorities at International City, it said paid parking charges would be in force at the
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