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‘Depression meant weak faith’: UAE residents challenge mental health stigma
Mental health is finally off limits for some UAE residents — despite a culture where admitting to emotional challenges was once considered a sign of weak faith or character. A growing number of Emiratis and expats understand that stress,
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New e-passports for Indian expats: 10 things you need to know
Residents in the UAE who are planning to apply for a new Indian passport or renew their old passport will have to follow new procedures, authorities said. The Indian mission in the UAE started a new Passport Seva Programme (GPSP 2.0) for all
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Eid Al Fitr 2025: UAE residents urged to sight Shawwal crescent on Saturday
Muslims in the UAE have been urged by the Fatwa Council in the country to observe the crescent of Shawwal on Saturday evening the 29th of Ramadan. The committee called on all able to spot the crescent the evening of March 29 to contact it
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UAE: 4am grocery deliveries up by 70% during Ramadan; what residents ordered
According to figures released by local company Careem, groceries ordered by UAE residents at 4am soared 70% during March from before the
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Dubai: More residents eye home ownership as lease renewals drop by 30%
New data reveals that Dubai is experiencing increased property ownership because more tenants choose home buying due to rental price
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Dubai visa: Residents can renew permit within minutes as authority launches new platform
The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) has introduced an AI-powered digital platform that enables residents to renew
Read MoreUAE residents favourite app revealed; some spend up to 12 hours a day on it
The most recent report disclosed which mobile applications gained maximum attention from UAE residents throughout 2024 with TikTok leading the list. Sensor Tower’s State of Mobile 2025 report found TikTok to be the UAE’s top app
Read MoreTips, taxi fare: When do UAE residents mostly use cash?
Visa survey results show that while digital payments grow in the UAE cash still constitutes nearly one-fourth of all transactions. The research showed that UAE residents think using cash remains the simplest and most accepted payment option
Read MoreWhy 7 out of 10 residents believe in lifelong learning
Most people in the UAE recognize that staying educated will help them stay motivated about what lies ahead according to research results. An organization named Institute for Future Readiness based in the UAE ordered this research to
Read MoreUAE residents are spending more on wellness products
A new study shows that UAE residents want wellness products and will buy them. People across the nation invest in science-backed wellness practices because they want to enhance their health and mental state. Health and fitness club owners in the UAE
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