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9-day holiday in UAE? Airfares set to jump by Dh1,200 to popular destinations
If you’re looking to travel this coming holiday season in December, then now is the best time to book your flights. Industry experts expect airfares to surge as much as 50 percent between now and the holidays. “Travellers booking now
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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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360 Play Bank Card Offers - Fun, Savings & Adventure for Families
Do you want a fun and economical outing with your family in Dubai? The best offer for you is the 360 Play Bank Card Offers, which is designed to enhance and also make your visits economical for your family. No matter if your plan is a weekday or a
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UAE telecom firm du announces sale of 342 million shares
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) on Monday disclosed the sale of 342084 million shares with a nominal value of 1 Dirham each which
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Emirates sets new rules for power banks onboard flights from October 1
Emirates has announced that as of October 1, 2025, all types of power banks will be prohibited on board. However, Emirates customers are allowed to
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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
Read MoreUAE Grand Tours: New 14-day tourism itineraries to explore all 7 emirates soon?
The UAE is considering implementing the “UAE Grand Tours” project which will allow the UAE to offer Tourism itineraries lasting up to 14 days which will enable tourists to visit the seven Emirates. There were talks on creating
Read MoreNo more Emirates ID cards? UAE to launch digital ID system using facial recognition
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will soon launch a digital identification system allowing users to access primary services without the need to physically present their Emirates ID. Facial recognition and other biometric identifiers will be used to
Read MoreAl Nahda tower fire: Sharjah Police investigating cause after 5 killed, 19 injured
Officials have reported that 19 people were injured in the fire that broke out at Al Nahda Tower on April 13. Sharjah police have started investigating the cause of the fire that started on one of the upper floors of the 52-story
Read MoreHow do residents choose to live in the country after retiring?
There is an observed pattern of how retirees spend their time in the country as more people relocate to the UAE after retirement. Some retirees adopt a transnational retirement pattern whereby they frequently travel between their home
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