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Getting a Schengen visa will be harder for some starting July 1
If you have booked an appointment for a German Schengen visa and plan to attend Europe this Summer, you will have a challenging journey ahead of you. Germany’s Federal Foreign Office will now remove the complaint process for denied options
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UAE: When will summer start? Longest day, shortest night of the year to fall in June
As the cold season fades away, the UAE is truly feeling the heat due to the strong rays of the sun. Lately, one of the hottest weeks in April was recorded, and it didn't rain much either; as stated by the National Centre of
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UAE-Salalah travel: Best time to visit, visa requirements, cost revealed
The month of July is the best time to visit Oman’s Dhofar Region as it is at its zenith during the Khareef season when the area is vividly green. “Khareef Season starts from June 21st to September 20th. It marks the period for
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UAE: No Schengen visa appointments until August; residents told to rethink summer plans
Making plans to visit Europe during summer vacation to relax in the cool weather? If your Schengen visa hasn’t been sorted yet, it looks like
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UAE: 87-year-old grandmother among over 6,000 pilgrims selected for Hajj this year
Umm Hana is an 87 year old pilgrim who describes attending the Emirates Pilgrims Forum as emotionally stirring. She was one of the lucky 6,228
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UAE first electric bike to be launched in July
The United Arab Emirates has launched its first electric bike, which can travel up to 200 kilometers on a fully charged battery. At the
Read MoreLook: Did you know there was once a Dh1 banknote? Here's what it looked like
The first one-dirham coin began circulating on May 19, 1973. It was issued 534 days after the birth of the UAE, and we’re today commemorating its 52nd anniversary release. Dirham is derived from the Greek word drachma, meaning
Read MoreUAE to build largest AI campus outside the US; what we know so far
An agreement has been signed between the United States and the UAE, allowing the Gulf state to construct the world’s largest AI campus outside of the US. The new 5GW UAE-US AI campus was announced during the visit of US president Donald
Read MoreDubai KHDA announces pause on some school inspections for 2025-26
The private schools under Dubai will not be getting any inspections in the 2025-26 academic year. This was made clear by Dubai's KHDA (Knowledge and Human Development Authority) on Friday, May 16. The KHDA then stated “The
Read MoreSacrificed Dh4 tea to win Dh1 million: Dubai expat pools money with friends to bag UAE Lottery
A Dubai-based Indian expat aged 33, Ananth Perumalsamy gave up a couple of his tea cups for lottery tickets and struck luck, winning 1 million Dirhams in the UAE lottery. Tea is an integral part of Ananth's daily routine. He said,
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