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UAE residence visa: ICP to temporarily close Khor Fakkan office from February 3
Starting from Monday February 3 for a period of four months the Residency and Foreigners Affairs Department building in Khor Fakkan in Sharjah will be closed according to an announcement from the Federal Authority For Identity, Citizenship, Customs
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UAE: Nearly 30 eateries closed in Fujairah for violating safety standards in 2024
The Fujairah Municipality closed down 29 food establishments in 2024 because they did not meet public health and safety standards. Authorities closed these establishments because they failed to pay financial penalties and violated public health
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UAE Central Bank follows Fed decision, holds interest rates
The UAE Central Bank adjusted the base rate applicable to its overnight deposit facility to 4.4 per cent, in line with the Fed decision. As its currency Dirham is pegged to the US dollar, which means the UAE has to follow US monetary
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How UAE uses sports to unite the world, drive tourism and build a legacy
For many years the UAE has recognized sports as a powerful force for bringing people together. Our country has established itself internationally
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UAE petrol prices for February 2025: Will rates increase?
The UAE will adjust its petrol prices in February 2025 following global oil price increases that passed $81 per barrel in January. Oil prices
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UAE jobs that can earn employees higher salary increases in 2025
People employed in high-growth fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), data science and cybersecurity along with other specialized positions
Read MoreUAE travel: Best days to book tickets, save up to 22% on flights revealed
Sunday offers the best prices for booking flights while remaining the priciest day to travel. The day on which you book tickets and travel influences both your schedule and your budget. The 2025 Air Hacks Report from travel brand Expedia
Read MoreDeepSeek vs ChatGPT in UAE: Will new AI model spark price wars?
UAE residents reported that DeepSeek delivers responses which feel more natural and exhibit fewer repetitions in contrast to ChatGPT. A large-scale cyberattack prevented some UAE residents from downloading DeepSeek on Monday. This week
Read MoreUAE: How AI can help find best spots for cloud seeding, tackle water scarcity
AI addresses regional water scarcity by refining weather modification strategies through optimization methods and providing better predictions while minimizing negative impacts. The 7th International Rain Enhancement Forum (IREF) experts
Read MoreUAE: Saudi pilot turned chef after eating brother bland food
Young Abdulrahman Alsowailem chose to create delicious meals because he became frustrated with his brother's healthy yet tasteless cooking during his aviation studies in Canada. His initiative to 'create tasty food' ultimately resulted
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