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UAE weather: Chance of rainfall in some areas; light to moderate winds expected
For residents of the UAE, some people can expect rain on Monday, December 23, according to the latest National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). It will be mostly to partly cloudy with showers expected from time to time in the northern and
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UAE: How many breaks can employees take during work hours?
A worker in the UAE is entitled to breaks between working hours (should it be needed in segments) not less than one hour collectively. Furthermore, no employee may work for more than five (5) consecutive hours without breaks in a day.
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Dubai Metro now flood-proof with new measures
Permanent barriers were put in place to avoid flooding of Dubai infrastructure and metro stations after the record-breaking April rains. That’s the message from one of the highest officers at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA),
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Dubai: Global Village to ring in New Year with 7 fireworks shows
The Global Village New Year’s Eve party is back again this year: 7 times, seven fireworks from the festival park will greet
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Dubai: Tourist targeted 5 times in 5 days exposes nightclub billing scam
A scam nightclub billing scam, five times, five days, for a Canadian tourist named SY. He’d read our expose on the scam, so he wanted to tell
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UAE: New charging fees for electric vehicles to start from January 2025
Government-owned EV charging network UAEV on Thursday said its tariffs would start enforcing in January 2025. The revised price will be Dh1.20 per
Read MoreHow parents can help children reduce screen time
Perhaps this is the perfect winter break for parents to ask their children to detox digitally, according to experts. Some said it would help their imaginations, while others said it was a great way to see their families again. ‘A
Read MoreWinter in UAE: Are women, seniors more prone to UTIs?
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are the most prevalent bacterial infections in the UAE that infect many individuals every year. Doctors said this area had some climatic conditions that make women here, including pregnant women, more
Read MoreUAE: Gold prices drop further, losing Dh5 per gram so far this week
On Thursday, gold tumbled to a new near month-low level in Dubai as yellow metal dropped more than two per cent as the US Federal Reserve said it is easing pace of rate cuts for 2025 below $2,600 an ounce. The 24K version of the metal
Read MoreBurj Khalifa NYE 2024 fireworks: Up to Dh5,000 per person for front-seat view
Other restaurants in Dubai set a Dh5,000 minimum per person to get a front-row seat for the iconic Burj Khalifa fireworks show on New Year’s Eve (NYE). Instagram-friendly restaurant Cé La Vi is offering an all-night party with
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