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UAE: 15,000 direct jobs to be created as Dubai to add 11,300 new hotel rooms by 2027
Cavendish Maxwell’s research suggests that over 11,300 hotel rooms will be available in Dubai by the year 2027, with 4,620 of them opening this year alone. The new room openings will likely generate a plethora of new direct and
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UAE: Shisha, cigarettes after iftar? Smoking during Ramadan poses higher health risks
Ramadhan: One month of the year in which smoking can be even more damaging than outside the fast But some experts warned that this is due to a person body being exposed to smoke after many hours of fasting. According to Dr Mutaz Labib,
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Fasting, wearing abaya: How UAE non-Muslims are embracing the spirit of Ramadan
More Non-Muslim Expats in UAE Doing This to Celebrate Ramadan You watch of them fast with their Muslim friends, and then you hear them break the fast with them, and you see them trying not to eat in public, and you see how they do whatever
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UAE announces Eid Al Fitr holiday dates for public sector employees
On Monday, the UAE announced Eid Al Fitr holiday dates for government sector employees nationwide. On its part, the Federal Authority for
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Dubai Police honour expat who saved 5 from sinking SUV during floods last year
Shahvez Khan, a 28-year-old trainee auditor from India, was given a police medal and a Dh1,000 cash award by Dubai Police for bravery
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UAE: Posting high-resolution photos on social media could put you at risk
Like to post quality photos on social media? Which in turn should make you step back — Posting high-resolution images may lead to
Read MoreDubai: Scammer sells fake bracelets worth Dh35,000 for Dh125,000
An Asia Man who sold counterfeit fancy bracelets and claimed to be selling high-end bracelets, but instead he deceived a luxury retailer, had lost a case recently in a Dubai commercial court. It ordered him to pay Dh90,000 for the
Read MoreUAE NMO warns of legal action as social media users urged to uphold national values
The National Media Office (NMO) on Friday reiterated the necessity for social media users in the UAE to adhere to national values and the values of respect, tolerance and coexistence as part of responsible digital communication. The office
Read MoreUAE gold prices hit record high: Why yellow metal will rise further past $3,000
Analysts said that the US tariffs row and geopolitical development across the world will push gold prices to scale new record high with investors buying into the safe-haven metal. As investors flew into safe-haven assets to cover loss
Read MoreGulf countries to consider restricting social media access for teens
Technology firms are in discussions with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations about creating systems to monitor and control social media access for teenagers. The governments of Gulf Cooperation Council countries want to control teenagers'
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