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UAE: Free meals for all students in public schools pushed at FNC
The education department in Abu Dhabi is implementing a healthy-eating policy by banning junk food in schools which supports the mission to establish a safe and nutritious food environment for students. According to a Federal National Council
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UAE: Umrah flight tickets hit Dh1,400 as more residents plan pilgrimage during Ramadan
The upcoming holy month of Ramadan caused Umrah bookings and inquiries in the UAE to rise sharply which resulted in a 140 per cent increase in airfare compared to last year's winter months. An Umrah operator explained that the eagerness of
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Dubai: Gold prices hit new all-time high, continue to set records
The price of 22K gold reached a new record high of Dh321.5 per gram in Dubai on Thursday morning. The Dubai market opening on Thursday saw 24K prices increase by Dh1 per gram to Dh345.75 while 22K prices went up by Dh0.75 to reach Dh321.5 per
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Dubai issues new law: Up to Dh500,000 fine, 5 years jail for misuse of govt logos
The Emirate of Dubai and the Government of Dubai will implement a new legal framework for regulating their emblem and logo usage. Anyone who breaks
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Dubai: Eviction notices push some tenants to buy their home
A new report shows that 30 percent of recent mortgage buyers in Dubai made their purchase because landlords issued them eviction notices. These
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UAE work permit for private tuitions makes at-home studies more affordable for parents
Parents in the UAE are noticing that licensed tutors help them with customised learning support more frequently. Expanded teacher access has
Read MoreDubai: RTA announces temporary closure of some roads for women cycling race
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) declared that roads in Dubai will face temporary closures on Thursday, February 6 for the UAE Tour Women cycling race. The cycling race will begin at 12.45pm from the Dubai Police Officer's Club
Read MoreUAE sees drop in gold jewellery demand due to high prices
The fourth quarter of 2024 saw gold jewellery demand in the UAE decrease by 14 per cent because gold prices remained high and India reduced its gold import duty from 15 per cent to 6 per cent. According to the World Gold Council data
Read MoreDubai gold prices jump to a new all-time high
Gold prices surged almost Dh3 per gram to reach unprecedented levels during the market opening in Dubai on Wednesday. At 9am UAE time the price of 24K gold bullion reached Dh344 per gram after a Dh1.50 increase while 22K started trading
Read MoreUAE: Soon, AI could be judging crimes, analysing cases
A leading official from the UAE government anticipates artificial intelligence will soon judge criminal cases. A trial system that enables AI to adjudicate cases has already started operating in the country's judicial body. The UAE
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