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UAE sugar tax: Highly sweetened drinks to pay more, artificial sweeteners 0%
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued additional details as the country finalizes plans to introduce an excise tax on sweetened drinks starting in 2026. The tax regime will be based on a “tiered volumetric model” which will
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Dubai Fitness Challenge: Free events, classes, full calendar for November 2025
Dubai Fitness Challenge is set to kick off its eighth edition on Wednesday 1 November 2025. Carrying on until Sunday 30 November, the citywide active living initiative will have an unparalleled programme of free fitness activities available to
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Dubai: Gold prices fall by up to Dh10; 24K drops to Dh481.50
Gold prices came down by as much as Dh10 during the day on Monday with the market remaining choppy on a mix of technical and fundamental concerns, experts said. Gold prices in Dubai hit Dh481.50 per gram for 24K on Monday evening against
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Why UAE National Day is now called Eid Al Etihad: What it means for residents
December 2 has long been a day of national pride, unity and celebration in the UAE — for over 50 years, in fact. Yet you might have spotted a
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Diwali gold buying ends in losses: UAE shoppers lose thousands of dirhams as prices fall
Gold and jewellery buyers who bought at peak rates during the Diwali festival this week, have quickly watched the value of their purchases
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No photography allowed: UAE authority informs residents of drill
A natural disaster drill is being conducted on Thursday, October 23, the authorities announced. Ras Al Khaimah Police in a statement have advised
Read MoreAbu Dhabi: Natural History Museum to open on November 22 with 67 million-year-old T-rex
This winter is looking to be quite an exciting one in Abu Dhabi as the Capital will soon become home to not just one, but two museums – a major cultural accomplishment for the emirate. The museum The city has just announced plans for a new
Read MoreUAE to get rains, cooler weather as countdown to winter starts
This is your weather for Tuesday as it stays unsettled between summer and winter and there is a likelihood of more showers during the coming days. Heavy to moderate rain, along with stronger winds and some relief from the heat, has crossed the
Read MoreGlobal Village turns 30: How live music parades, stalls lit up evening for visitors
For visitors, it seemed more like a weekend today. Right after the park gates opened, thousands of visitors, including families and tourists, flocked to the park to experience the season’s first night of shopping, food and fun. There was a
Read More'We shouldn't have lost': UAE fans unite in support despite heartbreaking Qatar defeat
The final whistle at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium sounded quicker than expected and even the broadcasting directors had not anticipated the rapid whistle. As Qatar erupted in celebration of a 2-1 win to book their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup,
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