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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 Bank’s personal loan rules. This modification will be operational from June 1, though at least
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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 Make it in the Emirates Exhibition in Abu Dhabi on Monday, EDaddy electric mobility company unveiled
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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
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Look: 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
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UAE: 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
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
Read MoreUAE to build largest AI campus outside the US; what we know so far
An agreement has been signed between the United States and the UAE, allowing the Gulf state to construct the world’s largest AI campus outside of the US. The new 5GW UAE-US AI campus was announced during the visit of US president Donald
Read MoreUAE: Up to 70% discounts at Global Village till Sunday to mark season-end
Customers have only a handful of days remaining to take advantage of discounts that Global Village offers, which are up to 70 per cent. As Season 29 comes to an end this Sunday, merchants in different pavilions are holding final clearance sales on a
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