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Dh500 fine for leaving dirty cars in Dubai
If you’ve got a dirty car and plan to wash it when you get back from holiday, think again.
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Height barrier that caused Dubai bus crash violated GCC laws, defence lawyers claim
The two defence lawyers of the Omani bus driver, who rammed into a height barrier resulting in the death of 17 passengers last month, argued that the height barrier was placed in violation of the GCC standards and guidelines for positioning advance
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Two Indians win $1 million each at Dubai Duty Free raffle
Two Indian nationals living in the UAE got richer by $1 million each on Tuesday after their names were picked in the Dubai Duty Free raffle. Jaya Gupta, a 71-year old owner of a trading company in Dubai, became a dollar millionaire when her
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UAE issues advisory for those travelling to Thailand
The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Bangkok, Thailand, has warned its citizens from possessing any type of the electronic cigarettes while
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Waves up to 7 feet high may hit UAE today
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has warned sea-goers of rough seas in the Arabian Gulf as a result of fresh northwesterly winds. In a
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Air India apologises for Zamzam 'ban' on select flights
After Indian expats express their displeasure over Air India's decision to ban Zamzam holy water on its narrow-body aircraft, the airline has
Read MoreConstruction sector drives Dubai's growth to nearly 4-year high
Dubai's non-oil economic growth picked up in the second quarter of 2019, reaching nearly four-year high, which would result in the emirate's economy growing faster this year as compared to 2017-18. Khatija Haque, head of Mena Research at
Read MoreDubai visitor arrested with fake passport at airport
An Asian visitor was arrested at the Dubai airport after authorities discovered that he was using a fake travel document. According to the public prosecution, in May, the airport authorities suspected that the defendant might be travelling
Read MoreKhalid Al Qasimi, a fashion icon that epitomises a convergence of civilisations
An inspiring and heartwarming story reflected in his unique designs ‘Qasimi’, a global brand providing a critical reflection on social and political issues faced by humanity. The fashion world is in mourning following the departure
Read MoreDubai to deploy 94 deluxe eco-friendly buses on 17 routes
At least 94 fuel-efficient and low-carbon emission midibuses will soon be deployed by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to serve 17 routes, including 9 new routes that do not require the operation of large buses, the RTA announced on
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