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UAE plans 4th national highway under Dh170-billion project to tackle rising traffic
Plans are under study to build a new 120km, 12-lane federal highway capable of handling up to 360,000 daily trips as part of a Dh170 billion national roads and transport investment programme that was announced on Wednesday. The package of roads,
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Cooler days ahead: UAE temperatures to dip to 17°C
As November takes hold, the UAE can expect cooler temperatures and the likelihood of some light rain in the coming days, providing a much-needed respite after months of soaring temperatures. The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts a
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Dubai announces prizes worth Dh300,000 for best home gardens
Dubai is holding a competition for garden enthusiasts with prizes worth Dh300,000. Dubai Municipality is inviting Dubai home dwellers to participate in the 2026 edition of the home-garden competition to turn their outdoor spaces into sustainable
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‘Depression meant weak faith’: UAE residents challenge mental health stigma
Mental health is finally off limits for some UAE residents — despite a culture where admitting to emotional challenges was once considered a
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New e-passports for Indian expats: 10 things you need to know
Residents in the UAE who are planning to apply for a new Indian passport or renew their old passport will have to follow new procedures, authorities
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UAE sugar tax: Highly sweetened drinks to pay more, artificial sweeteners 0%
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued additional details as the country finalizes plans to introduce an excise tax on sweetened drinks
Read MoreDubai Fitness Challenge: Free events, classes, full calendar for November 2025
Dubai Fitness Challenge is set to kick off its eighth edition on Wednesday 1 November 2025. Carrying on until Sunday 30 November, the citywide active living initiative will have an unparalleled programme of free fitness activities available to
Read MoreDubai: Gold prices fall by up to Dh10; 24K drops to Dh481.50
Gold prices came down by as much as Dh10 during the day on Monday with the market remaining choppy on a mix of technical and fundamental concerns, experts said. Gold prices in Dubai hit Dh481.50 per gram for 24K on Monday evening against
Read MoreWhy UAE National Day is now called Eid Al Etihad: What it means for residents
December 2 has long been a day of national pride, unity and celebration in the UAE — for over 50 years, in fact. Yet you might have spotted a trend in the last couple of years — in official posters, newspaper articles and across TV and
Read MoreDiwali gold buying ends in losses: UAE shoppers lose thousands of dirhams as prices fall
Gold and jewellery buyers who bought at peak rates during the Diwali festival this week, have quickly watched the value of their purchases erode. The metal’s prices fell steeply after the festival, incurring the buyers in the UAE losses of
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