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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 you might have to go back to square one since, at the moment, there isn’t space for any visa
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India implements stricter rules for gold, silver imports from UAE
India’s offshore trade policy is shifting with the new restrictions on the semi manufactured and powdered forms of gold and silver. India plans to improve transparency and ensure compliance in the bilateral trade of precious metals with these
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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 pilgrims selected by the UAE this year to perform Hajj. For her, this moment feels ‘heaven
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Some UAE banks to raise minimum balance requirement from June 1
Some banks operating in the UAE have plans to raise the minimum balance requirement from Dh3,000 to Dh5,000, citing compliance with the Central
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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
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World first AI city in Abu Dhabi by 2027: Aion Sentia to have smart homes, automated transport
In a groundbreaking effort to transform city living with artificial intelligence and cognitive technology, Abu Dhabi plans to build the world’s
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: More women survive cancer; heart disease on the rise, says new report
According to a recent insurance report, insurance claims associated with heart disease have increased by 50% for women in the region over the past five years. The report also noted that although breast cancer is still a major concern, the survival
Read MoreDubai to Abu Dhabi in 25 minutes? How Etihad Rail will fast track travel from 2026
Beginning next year, citizens in the UAE will be able to use Etihad Rail to move throughout the entire country. A destination marketer and currently part of the National Experts Programme shared on social media that she rode the train from Abu Dhabi
Read MoreUS Coinbase hack sparks concerns among UAE crypto investors
Thursday’s cyberattack on Coinbase, the largest digital currency exchange in the United States, has raised new concerns for cryptocurrency investors in the UAE, striking a nerve in the numerous risks that exist with centralized
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