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Dubai: Women drivers on the rise; less involved in road accidents
There is a noticeable increase in the number of female drivers in Dubai, which is in tandem with the overall socio-economic patterns and movements within the emirate. Dubai is witnessing an unprecedented rise in patriarchal centers of
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Al Barsha gas explosion: Woman battles for life after suffering severe burns
A woman from Dubai is still fighting for her life after suffering from severe burns during an explosion in the building she lived in in Al Barsha earlier this month. According to Angely, her sister, Annalyn, who lived on the first floor of the
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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
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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
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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
Read MoreUAE 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 Make it in the Emirates Exhibition in Abu Dhabi on Monday, EDaddy electric mobility company unveiled
Read MoreWorld 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 first AI cognitive city, Aion Sentia. Completion of this project is scheduled for 2027 and it falls
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
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