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UAE: Gold prices jump over Dh2 per gram, reach new record
Opening Monday markets in Dubai saw gold prices rise past Dh2 per gram to reach an all-time high. The price of 24K gold jumped from Dh2.25 to Dh347 per gram at 9am UAE time on Monday after closing at Dh344.75 per gram over the weekend. The gold
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UAE President visits Bahrain King at his residence in Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Mohamed the UAE President paid a visit to Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa at his home in Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Mohamed and King Hamad with the attendees participated in friendly talks that demonstrated the longstanding brotherly
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Valentine Day: Cool date night ideas in the UAE
Let's cut to the chase: date nights require a grand scale of excitement – February being the prime example (specifically February 14th). If you find your schedule clear before Valentine’s Day and need innovative ideas to spend
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UAE: 120-hour workweek for employees? Overworking won't guarantee success
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk recommended that professionals should work 120 hours per week which led to widespread disapproval on social media
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UAE: 20% salary hike announced for govt employees in Fujairah
The Fujairah government has declared a salary increase of 20 per cent for its government employees. A resolution from Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed
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Ramadan in UAE: Price freeze, up to 70% discount announced as shops brace for big purchases
The holy month of Ramadan begins in less than 30 days so UAE stores are offering discounts up to 70 percent to prepare for expected increased
Read MoreUAE: Blind since age 10, woman gets sight back after 30 years of wrong diagnosis
Hanaa Mahdi Saleh Ali spent three decades living without clarity in her vision. Hanaa Mahdi Saleh Ali abandoned her hope of restoring her sight until she traveled to the UAE to visit an eye hospital in Abu Dhabi. Hanaa who was born in Yemen
Read MoreUAE: Free meals for all students in public schools pushed at FNC
The education department in Abu Dhabi is implementing a healthy-eating policy by banning junk food in schools which supports the mission to establish a safe and nutritious food environment for students. According to a Federal National Council
Read MoreThings to do in the UAE from Feb 7-9, 2025
Have you got your weekend planned yet? A whole range of activities awaits you in the UAE and you'll definitely want to discover all the fun possibilities. If an anime enthusiast lives with you then you should visit the Naruto exhibition. Dinner
Read MoreUAE: Umrah flight tickets hit Dh1,400 as more residents plan pilgrimage during Ramadan
The upcoming holy month of Ramadan caused Umrah bookings and inquiries in the UAE to rise sharply which resulted in a 140 per cent increase in airfare compared to last year's winter months. An Umrah operator explained that the eagerness of
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