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Dubai sets new Friday timing for private schools from January 2026
All private schools, in addition to early childhood centres located within the emirate’s private schools, must conclude their school day at 11.30am on Fridays, with effect from January 9, 2026, Dubai’s Knowledge and Human
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UAE: Meet the man who grows beard to be ‘natural’ Santa by Christmas
Every September for the last 10 years, David Learman has grown out his pallid white beard as part of an elaborate ritual to get into character before donning his Santa Claus costume. Decked out in a red-and-white suit with impeccable
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Sharjah announces 4-day holiday for public sector employees on New Year
Emirate of Sharjah has declared 1st January, Saturday as the holiday for employees working in fields concerning Government of Sharjah and its affiliates. Given that New Year is on a Thursday and Friday marks the first day of the 3-day
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New Year's Eve in Dubai: Hotels, apartments with view of fireworks cost over Dh200,000
With less than a month for New Year’s Eve (NYE), the focus is on hotel rooms, apartment and villas with best view for witnessing the world
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Dubai: RTA's taxi-sharing service expands to include Al Maktoum Airport, World Trade Centre
Sharing the taxi ride — an option that allows more than one person to travel in the same cab and share the fare — has been extended
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Record gold prices in Dubai: Will shoppers prefer 14K jewellery over 22K in UAE?
However despite the costs associated with 14K gold prices in Dubai and UAE, jewellers believe that 22K will still be a more dominant jewellery
Read MoreSharjah announces fines for vehicles still displaying National Day stickers
Every motorist is obliged to pull the National Day celebration stickers down by Saturday (December 6), Sharjah Police said. Motorists, who have not removed the stickers from their vehicles is hours after the deadline will be subject to
Read MoreUAE residents send up to 3 times money to India as rupee plunges
It was well-timed too as the rupee plummeted to its all-time low against the UAE dirham, prompting a rush among Indian residents in that country to send money home. With the rupee touching about Rs 24. 5 per Dh1, Indian residents said
Read MoreUAE: Over 133 tribes to take part in Union Parade at Sheikh Zayed Festival
The Union Parade in Sheikh Zayed Festival Site, Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, at 4 December is the participation of more than 133 UAE tribes to mark the celebration marking the 54th National Day and reflects the strong love; loyalty and appreciation
Read MoreSome UAE banks still set minimum salary requirement of Dh5,000 for personal loans
The Central Bank of the UAE has lifted the ceiling for personal loans without a minimum salary. “This is a significant gamechanger for the UAE,” according to experts who believe that the move will help them raise finance for
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