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Ramadan in UAE: Price freeze, up to 70% discount announced as shops brace for big purchases
The holy month of Ramadan begins in less than 30 days so UAE stores are offering discounts up to 70 percent to prepare for expected increased purchases. Experts noted that sales increase during Ramadan since many people choose to buy big-ticket
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UAE: Blind since age 10, woman gets sight back after 30 years of wrong diagnosis
Hanaa Mahdi Saleh Ali spent three decades living without clarity in her vision. Hanaa Mahdi Saleh Ali abandoned her hope of restoring her sight until she traveled to the UAE to visit an eye hospital in Abu Dhabi. Hanaa who was born in Yemen
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UAE: Free meals for all students in public schools pushed at FNC
The education department in Abu Dhabi is implementing a healthy-eating policy by banning junk food in schools which supports the mission to establish a safe and nutritious food environment for students. According to a Federal National Council
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UAE: Umrah flight tickets hit Dh1,400 as more residents plan pilgrimage during Ramadan
The upcoming holy month of Ramadan caused Umrah bookings and inquiries in the UAE to rise sharply which resulted in a 140 per cent increase in
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Dubai: Gold prices hit new all-time high, continue to set records
The price of 22K gold reached a new record high of Dh321.5 per gram in Dubai on Thursday morning. The Dubai market opening on Thursday saw 24K
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Dubai issues new law: Up to Dh500,000 fine, 5 years jail for misuse of govt logos
The Emirate of Dubai and the Government of Dubai will implement a new legal framework for regulating their emblem and logo usage. Anyone who breaks
Read MoreDubai: Eviction notices push some tenants to buy their home
A new report shows that 30 percent of recent mortgage buyers in Dubai made their purchase because landlords issued them eviction notices. These tenants moved towards purchasing property because it proved to be a better option than finding another
Read MoreUAE work permit for private tuitions makes at-home studies more affordable for parents
Parents in the UAE are noticing that licensed tutors help them with customised learning support more frequently. Expanded teacher access has allowed parents to select from more tutor options while creating more competitive tuition
Read MoreDubai: RTA announces temporary closure of some roads for women cycling race
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) declared that roads in Dubai will face temporary closures on Thursday, February 6 for the UAE Tour Women cycling race. The cycling race will begin at 12.45pm from the Dubai Police Officer's Club
Read MoreUAE sees drop in gold jewellery demand due to high prices
The fourth quarter of 2024 saw gold jewellery demand in the UAE decrease by 14 per cent because gold prices remained high and India reduced its gold import duty from 15 per cent to 6 per cent. According to the World Gold Council data
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