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UAE: New marriage, custody rules as law goes into effect April 15
The federal personal status law will undergo amendments that take effect on April 15. The new legislation brings forth regulations for previously unregulated matters. According to government officials the new law provisions deliver flexibility
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Paralysed expat stuck in UAE with blood money debt to return home after 32 years
The Philippines government and local residents who offered support enabled a paralysed Filipino expat who has been stuck in Sharjah for more than thirty years to return home from the UAE because of an unpaid blood money debt. Ernesto Arnel
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Up to Dh4,000 fine: Abu Dhabi reveals penalties for littering, cigarette butt disposal
Abu Dhabi's Department of Municipalities and Transport disclosed new penalties for littering in the emirate on Tuesday. The authority informed the public about possible fines for violations using Instagram based on the type and frequency of
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UAE: Best, worst government department rankings not meant to name and shame
A top official stated that the UAE government department rankings do not aim to single out departments for criticism. All emirates are driven to
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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,
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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
Read MoreWhen 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
Read MoreMeet 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 footballing legend! Football icon Roberto Carlos at Real Madrid World, Dubai (Feb 15, from 2pm
Read MoreUAE: 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 designing a regulatory framework for the use of piloted and autonomous flying taxis and cargo
Read MoreDubai: How RailBus will connect internal areas of Karama, Al Barsha or Deira to Metro
As a first and last mile option, RailBus-- which was unveiled at the World Federal Governments Top (WGS) 2025 on Monday-- will have multiple stations/ hubs in densely inhabited neighborhoods across Dubai, a senior Roadways and Transport Authority
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