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UAE: Expat falls to death at Jebel Jais
An Indian expat living in Kerala, 32, died after falling to his death from Jebel Jais Mountain in Ras Al Khaimah. The Dubai-based man, SM, was camping in the popular site with three friends during the National Day long weekend when the accident
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Dubai Ruler criticizes 3 managers for blocking public access
The Ruler of Dubai, on Wednesday, blamed three managers for barring people from entering their government departments — contrary to the emirate’s "open doors for the people" culture. These three CEOs "have set
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UAE leads Gaza donors with over Dh3 billion aid
According to the latest figures, UAE is the country that has donated most to Gaza and its people during the war between Israel and Hamas. From October 2023, when the fighting began, to November 2024, the UAE had offered $828 million
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Car wash rules in UAE: How to avoid up to Dh3,000 fine for dirty vehicles
So, Can Cars Be Washed in Public Areas in UAE? Washing your vehicle in unmarked spaces (beside the homes in a closed neighbourhood, or
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UAE: Burnt out due to traffic jams?
Hours of driving in traffic each working day could eat away at the health of an individual and motorists must take care of this, some
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UAE: 18 billionaires own more than half a trillion dirhams in wealth
UAE billionaires are more than a third or $39.3 billion (Dh144 billion) wealthier and more than 50 trillion dirhams in wealthier 2024 as ever more
Read MoreDubai: Drug supplier sentenced to life in prison after chain of arrests
Dubai Criminal Court sentences 35-year-old Bangladeshi man to life in prison for drug trafficking. He had marijuana on him and tried to sell it with an accomplice. The arrest, made by a unit of police from the Anti-Narcotics Department of
Read MoreUAE: Early retirement proposed for some citizens whose jobs can be replaced by AI
Emiratis nearing retirement age whose labour is replaceable with artificial intelligence (AI) would stand to benefit from an early retirement scheme. It’s one of many projects that are in the works to take advantage of AI and help
Read MoreBitcoin crosses $100,000, hitting six-digit mark in rally
Bitcoin surpassed $100,000 for the first time Thursday on the belief that US president-elect Donald Trump will make it his business to de-regulated cryptocurrencies when he assumes office next month. The digital currency rose to $102,700
Read MoreMeet Dubai rising Filipina tennis star, crediting family for success
After a tough match in Dubai against Yuliya Hatouka of Belarus, Alexandra Eala was just back in her court position when an official from Al Habtoor Tennis Challenge introduced the young Filipina to this journalist. The already tired Eala
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