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UAE: H-1B visa holders rush back to US after Trump announces $100,000 fee
After the US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a $100,000 visa fee for non-immigrant visas, some H-1B visa holders are preponing their return flights to the US. Travel agents in the UAE said there was a “panic” among H-1B
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UAE: Emiratis can now renew passports one year in advance
As of August 18, 2025, UAE citizens will be able to renew their passports up to a year prior to the expiry date rather than the traditional six months. This was recently disclosed by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port
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Sharjah library turns 100: How Ruler's home turned into a cultural landmark
The Sharjah Public Library serves as a monument to the emirate's forefathers literary and scholarly pursuits for 1 century. It started from the private collection of the then ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi, in 1925.
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A huge new shopping mall is coming to Dubai – and it'll have over 100 shops
Dubai Holding Asset Management has announced the opening of Nad Al Sheba Mall as part of its Dubai portfolio which includes retail, residential, and
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'Wife thought I won Dh100': UAE Lottery Dh100,000 winner now aiming for Dh100 million prize
The most recent winners of the UAE Lottery are a Lebanese national and a Colombian at Dh100,000 each. Both are now set on the grand prize of Dh100
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Eid Al Fitr holidays in UAE: Hotels reaching ‘confirmed 100% occupancy’
With many residents opting for staycations to make the most of the last of this year's pleasant weather, hotels across the UAE are seeing
Read MoreUAE issues new polymer Dh100 banknote, in circulation from today
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has recently introduced a new Dh 100 banknote, which is now made of polymer and has been newly designed with advanced security features. Starting today, March 24, the new polymer banknote is in
Read MoreDubai Police arrest 10 street vendors for selling food without licence during Ramadan
The Dubai Police captured ten illegal street vendors who distributed food products in public places in violation of safety standards. The vendors operated without proper licenses or health standards which introduced possible dangers to the
Read MoreUAE: 10GB tourist SIM card, 15% discount at attractions with new Abu Dhabi Pass
Abu Dhabi visitors can obtain a SIM card with 10GB data and gain access to special rates and discounts at various attractions throughout the UAE capital through the Abu Dhabi Pass. On Thursday the Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu
Read MoreDubai: 10 colleagues win $1 million in latest Duty Free draw
The Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw awarded a collective $1 million prize to a group of Indian colleagues at the Dubai International Airport last Wednesday. The 45-year-old Indian Prasad Sivadasan purchased ticket number 3793
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