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Salary, payments in Digital Dirhams? New UAE law puts e-currency on par with cash
The UAE has enacted a new law to give its digital currency, known as the Digital Dirham, legal status equal to cash and physical coins and notes. The legislation states that the Digital Dirham is “legal tender for payment of any amount”.
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No photography allowed: UAE authority informs residents of drill
A natural disaster drill is being conducted on Thursday, October 23, the authorities announced. Ras Al Khaimah Police in a statement have advised that military vehicles will be used during the drill and have urged residents to give passage for
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'We shouldn't have lost': UAE fans unite in support despite heartbreaking Qatar defeat
The final whistle at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium sounded quicker than expected and even the broadcasting directors had not anticipated the rapid whistle. As Qatar erupted in celebration of a 2-1 win to book their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup,
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UAE doubles customs duty on steel until October 2026
The UAE has decided to extend the hike in customs duty on steel and steel coils from five per cent to 10 per cent till October next year. A Dubai
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UAE President issues new law on Central Bank, financial entities
UAE promulgated a federal law by the President of the UAE on the Central Bank, and Regulation of Financial Institutions and Insurance Business
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Jaipur-Dubai SpiceJet flight cancelled after being delayed for 14 hours
Jaipur-Dubai travellers have faced last-minute flight cancellations and long delays this week, with two different airlines grounding hundreds of
Read More9-day holiday in UAE? Airfares set to jump by Dh1,200 to popular destinations
If you’re looking to travel this coming holiday season in December, then now is the best time to book your flights. Industry experts expect airfares to surge as much as 50 percent between now and the holidays. “Travellers booking now
Read MoreAsia Cup: Pakistan beat UAE to reach Super Four stage
Having been delayed , Pakistan managed to overcome the United Arab Emirates in the Asia Cup Group A game, winning 41 runs. As the game was slated for a 6:30 pm start, the first ball was bowled at 7:30 pm as a result of the United Arab Emirates
Read MoreUAE: 8 convicted for sexually exploiting children via online gaming, social media
In Abu Dhabi, a court has given eight people prison terms for child sexual exploitation through online investigations which showed that they groomed minors over social media and gaming sites for the purpose of exposing themselves. The
Read MoreUAE telecom firm du announces sale of 342 million shares
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) on Monday disclosed the sale of 342084 million shares with a nominal value of 1 Dirham each which represents 7.5467 of the total issued shares. These shares of the second telecom operator in the
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