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Al Barsha gas explosion: Woman battles for life after suffering severe burns
A woman from Dubai is still fighting for her life after suffering from severe burns during an explosion in the building she lived in in Al Barsha earlier this month. According to Angely, her sister, Annalyn, who lived on the first floor of the
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Dubai Police launch tactical robot for high-risk field operations
Dubai Police launched a new tactical robot that enhances field operations, as it can move through narrow and dangerous areas. This sophisticated robot addition seeks to improve operational readiness with intelligent technologies along with advanced
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UAE: No Schengen visa appointments until August; residents told to rethink summer plans
Making plans to visit Europe during summer vacation to relax in the cool weather? If your Schengen visa hasn’t been sorted yet, it looks like you might have to go back to square one since, at the moment, there isn’t space for any visa
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India implements stricter rules for gold, silver imports from UAE
India’s offshore trade policy is shifting with the new restrictions on the semi manufactured and powdered forms of gold and silver. India plans
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UAE: 87-year-old grandmother among over 6,000 pilgrims selected for Hajj this year
Umm Hana is an 87 year old pilgrim who describes attending the Emirates Pilgrims Forum as emotionally stirring. She was one of the lucky 6,228
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Some UAE banks to raise minimum balance requirement from June 1
Some banks operating in the UAE have plans to raise the minimum balance requirement from Dh3,000 to Dh5,000, citing compliance with the Central
Read MoreSaudi Crown Prince viral thank you gesture to Trump could soon be an emoji
Statements made by the U.S president Donald Trump regarding the Middle East, including lifting sanctions on Syria during his tour, caused quite the hubbub, but it was the stance taken by Mohammed bin Salman (Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince) that
Read MoreUAE first electric bike to be launched in July
The United Arab Emirates has launched its first electric bike, which can travel up to 200 kilometers on a fully charged battery. At the Make it in the Emirates Exhibition in Abu Dhabi on Monday, EDaddy electric mobility company unveiled
Read MoreUAE: Passenger smuggling cocaine in intestines caught at Zayed International Airport
A passenger's intestines were found to have 89 capsules of cocaine weighing around 1,198 grams and roughly worth Dh5 million, which were seized at Abu Dhabi airport on a Friday. The Ports General Directorate under the Federal Authority
Read MoreWorld first AI city in Abu Dhabi by 2027: Aion Sentia to have smart homes, automated transport
In a groundbreaking effort to transform city living with artificial intelligence and cognitive technology, Abu Dhabi plans to build the world’s first AI cognitive city, Aion Sentia. Completion of this project is scheduled for 2027 and it falls
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