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UAE to announce petrol, diesel prices for December
Expect the Fuel Price Committee of the country to make an announcement on the retail petrol and diesel rates tomorrow in a bid to bring down the prices to the global level. The gulf federal national manager is almost done already with the
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Despite the killing of Zvi Kogan, the UAE and peace will prevail
The terrorists who harbored visions of his captivity and violence sought to annihilate what he stood for: the belief in world peace that encompasses all Emiratis and all men and women who strive for it. Such was the case during the past
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Dubai announces free parking for UAE National Day holiday
One of the reasons Emiratis residents are looking forward to December 2 and 3 is that they anticipate extending their weekend by 4 days in honor of the Eid Al Etihad festivities as well as a day to celebrate the 53rd year of the nation's
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Dubai RTA announces temporary bus route changes for UAE National Day
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has made a notice of a temporary reversal of some bus routes between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, effective
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Filipino nurse wins global award for life-saving evacuation system
Nurse Maria Victoria Juan was a small child when her aunt, a military nurse, was shot in the course of a mission. But even that did not prevent her
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Dubai: How the desert inspired this Emirati to become a world champion
Thoroughly engaging readers, Mr. Mohammed AL Balooshi claims that 30 years ago, his house located in Al Rashidiya, Dubai looks out upon beautiful
Read MoreUAE National Day: Locations of Eid Al Etihad celebration zones announced
Celebration Zones have been designated nationwide where residents will be able to view the official Eid Al Etihad show on December 2. On December 2, people across the seven Emirates will be able to view the event online even though it will take
Read MoreDubai: Burj Khalifa to get new lighting system ahead of National Day celebrations
The Burj Khalifa was constructed as an architectural symbol dedicated to the ambition of Dubai so it is only appropriate that it is also fondly referred to as the “Dubai Tower”. Now, with only less than three years to go, this mammoth
Read MoreDubai to introduce variable Salik toll rates, parking prices in 2025
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is expected to implement Variable Road Toll Pricing (Salik) and Variable Parking Tariff Policies which will include increased toll and parking fees during events. The purpose of the initiative is to
Read MoreHow the UAE celebrated National Day in the 1970s and now
UAE National Day festivities are an occasion that has undergone radical change over the years. In the words of a head of the 53rd UAE National Day, older Emiratis said: “In the past, we had few foreigners who joined us as the celebrations went
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