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UAE: The reason why expats purchase gold jewelry before embarking on summer holidays.
The decrease in gold jewelry buying by tourists in UAE over the summer is offset by expat residents purchasing precious metal jewelry for gifts and festivities, taking advantage of lower local prices before heading back to their home countries for
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Fairytale designs and A-list performers: UAE wedding planners say budgets have increased by 20%.
The UAE has become a popular fantasy wedding destination, with a rising number of couples choosing to exchange vows in opulent ceremonies here. Stefine Heller, a wedding planner at Jam Weddings and Events, said she has seen a 20% increase in
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What are the rules for riding e-scooters in Dubai?
On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, Dubai Police declared on X (formerly Twitter) that it has seized a total of 640 e-scooters since the beginning of July for unsafe driving and rule violations. If you didn't previously know, e-scooter
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Sheikh Hamdan appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, revealed a fresh UAE cabinet on Sunday. After
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Dubai Police Recognize Safe Drivers in Successful Initiative
The Dubai Police are applauding their exemplary drivers with a program called "Safe Driving Stars." This initiative honors
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Pre-order sacrificial animals on grocery apps as Qurbani service launched
This year, residents in the UAE can conveniently pre-order their sacrificial animals for Eid Al Adha through grocery delivery apps like Careem and
Read MorePetrol, diesel prices for June 2024 announced
The UAE fuel price committee has announced the petrol and diesel prices for June 2024. Effective from June 1, the new rates are as follows: - Super 98 petrol: Dh3.14 per litre (compared to Dh3.34 in May) - Special 95 petrol: Dh3.02 per litre
Read MoreDubai residents look for new home after evacuating 'tilted building'
As they search for new homes after evacuating a "tilted building," residents of Dubai face rent increases of up to Dh3,000. Damage occurred to the building on 19 April after authorities evacuated residents who felt a jolt. Those who
Read MoreHow residents 'devoured' Dubai's food festival
Residents of Dubai 'devoured' the Dh10 dish and chef's menu at the city's culinary carnival. Eating establishments of all kinds, from pop-ups to those with Michelin stars, can use it as a stage to present their finest meals to
Read MoreYellow alert issued for dust; rain may hit some areas this afternoon
Dust has prompted a yellow alert, and rain is possible later today in some regions. Dubai and Abu Dhabi could see temperatures of 43 degrees Celsius. Because dusty conditions may reduce visibility, residents of certain areas of Abu Dhabi are
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