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UAE: When will Ramadan begin? Experts predict start date for holy month of fasting
The UAE's International Astronomy Centre (IAC) reported on Thursday that most Muslims globally will likely begin Ramadan fasting on Saturday, March 1 after the crescent's appearance in the sky the previous night. Mohammed Shawkat Odeh
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Sharjah announces 20% tax on natural resources companies in new law
Authorities declared on Thursday that Sharjah-based companies operating in both extractive and non-extractive natural resource activities must now pay 20 per cent corporate tax. Extractive companies perform the operations of extracting raw
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When UAE weather was not in the mood for love on Valentine Day 43 years ago
It was Valentine's Day, 43 years earlier, but the weather was not feeling amorous as it rained constantly for 2 days and the unrelenting rainstorm drenched almost the entire length of the UAE. On February 14, 1982, Abu Dhabi recorded 54mm of
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Meet legends, attend concerts: Top thingsto do in the UAE from February 14-16
We have a list of all the best events and activities happening around town this weekend. Here's the list: Roberto Carlos is a
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UAE: Air corridors for flying taxis, cargo drones to be defined in under 2 years
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced on Thursday that the UAE has commenced mapping its air corridor and is in the process of
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Dubai announces underground 'Dubai Loop' project with Elon Musk Boring Company
Dubai: Dubai on Thursday signed a deal with Elon Musk's Boring Company to build the "Dubai Loop", an underground public transport
Read MoreUAE: Alpha Data announces IPO; first firm to go public in 2025
One of the major providers and system integrators in UAE for digital transformation, Alpha Data stated on Thursday that it will offer 400 million shares with a nominal value of Dh0. 03. The listing will be on the Abu Dhabi Securities
Read MoreUAE: All govt employees to get health insurance in Fujairah
All categories of government employees in Fujairah will get health insurance, it was announced on Wednesday. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, released a choice to embrace a medical insurance system for
Read MoreUAE weather: Light rainfall over some areas; cloudy skies expected
The weather condition in the UAE will be partially cloudy to cloudy at times with a possibility of rains in some locations today, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said in its projection. There is a possibility of light rains over islands and
Read MoreValentine Day in UAE: Some shops sell roses for up to Dh40,000 in lavish display of love
Would you amaze your Valentine with an awesome floral spectacle covering from flooring to ceiling, crafted from over 2,500 handpicked roses? Or indulge with a chocolate box worth sweetening the romance? On the day of love, UAE companies are
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