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No Pope announcement yet as black smoke billows from Sistine Chapel
On May 7, AFP journalists reported that black smoke had thickened out of the Sistine Chapel’s chimney. This indicated that the cardinals were not able to elect a new Pope in their initial attempt during the conclave. In St.
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Disneyland to open region first Disney theme park in Abu Dhabi
That’s right: the UAE is set to welcome a new theme park; Disneyland. The park will be located in Abu Dhabi, which will serve as the regions first Disney theme park and seventh Disney resort worldwide. The theme park was announced in a special
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Election for next Pope: Special Vatican mass begins ahead of the conclave
On Wednesday, Cardinals from different parts of the globe came together for the final Mass at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. After the mass, they went on to seclude themselves in order to vote for a new Pope who will lead over the 1.4
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Dubai starts awarding contracts for Al Maktoum International; airport to be world largest
Dubai has begun issuing contracts for yli Makum International which when completed, will become the largest airport in the world. "The
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Dubai Garden Glow closes after 10 years; to reopen at new location
Dubai Garden Glow, one of the UAE’s most adored family tourism sites, has closed its doors for good after completing the milestone 10
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UAE: Why petrol prices are likely to drop in May 2025
As a result of the US tariff dispute and fears of a global economic downturn, petrol prices in the UAE are set to decrease in May 2025 after
Read MorePope Francis dies at 88, Vatican announces
In a video statement released on Monday, the Vatican announced his passing, Francis being the first pope of Latin American origin. The 88-year-old had faced several health complications while serving as pope for 12 years. In a statement
Read MoreDubai banker orders iPhone for sister, gets plastic dummy instead
So when, on March 29, Dubai-based Indian banker Mohammad Sirajuddin placed an order for a new iPhone 16 Pro from an e-commerce platform, he felt he had hit the jackpot. When he ordered it, the Dh4,199 price was slightly cheaper than retail
Read MoreNew flying car unveiled in UAE that can fly up to 500km
Imagine cruising from Dubai to Bahrain in only two hours and 20 minutes as well as Riyadh to Kuwait in under two hours and forty minutes, not on a plane, but in a flying car. If everything goes to plan, by 2027 residents of the United Arab
Read MoreUAE announces resumption of flights to Syria, says GCAA
The United Arab Emirates General Civil Aviation Authority in a statement on Monday said that the flights to Syria have now been resumed. GCAA explained in its statement that, "The General Civil Aviation Authority has lifted the
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