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UAE: Wizz Air opens bookings for Abu Dhabi flights; airfares start from Dh312
Tickets have been made available for Wizz Air ultra-low-cost carrier flights to Abu Dhabi and they are set to take off from next month. In May this year, the carrier announced it was quitting UAE operations citing multiple factors. On its
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9-day holiday in UAE? Airfares set to jump by Dh1,200 to popular destinations
If you’re looking to travel this coming holiday season in December, then now is the best time to book your flights. Industry experts expect airfares to surge as much as 50 percent between now and the holidays. “Travellers booking now
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UAE: Man ordered to pay Dh30,000 after filming woman without her consent
A man has been ordered to pay Dh30,000 in fines and compensation after an Abu Dhabi court convicted him of filming a woman without her consent in a violation of her privacy. The Abu Dhabi Criminal Court had earlier this month fined the man
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Driverless cars, safer roads: How Abu Dhabi robo-taxis are changing city life
A robotaxi arrived at a hotel in Yas Island. No driver, no steering wheel turn, just straight acceleration as passengers settle in their seats. The
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UAE announces four new visit visa categories, amendments to entry permit
The UAE on Monday announced four new visit visa categories, including visas granted to Artificial Intelligence specialists and in the fields of
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UAE bans AI misuse of national symbols, public figures without approval
Displaying national symbols or public figures using generative artificial intelligence or similar techniques without approval is forbidden, the UAE
Read MoreFrom Dubai pools to Paris olympics: This teenager has been swimming since she was 4
Meet Karin Belbeisi, a teenager who already has something many athletes can only dream of: Olympic qualification. Jordanian swimmer Karin Belbeisi has been selected to compete in the 400m freestyle event in Paris and for a teenager, to be part of
Read MoreDubai Fountain to reopen soon: Rare photos trace attraction’s history
If there’s one thing in Dubai you just can’t miss, it’s as tall as the Burj Khalifa. It’s a must-visit stop for tourists who want to snap a selfie or a ‘groufie’, and it’s fair to say that probably not a
Read MoreUAE: H-1B visa holders rush back to US after Trump announces $100,000 fee
After the US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a $100,000 visa fee for non-immigrant visas, some H-1B visa holders are preponing their return flights to the US. Travel agents in the UAE said there was a “panic” among H-1B
Read MoreDubai Miracle Garden announces opening date for Season 14
With the arrival of cooler weather, the population is anticipated to partake in outdoor activities and indulge in nature once more. Public amenities like parks and gardens, along with other outdoor attractions, will be as busy as ever, and in a
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