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UAE Lottery's Dh100-million win to be paid in a single
The UAE Lottery has said that the recently won Dh100-million jackpot will be paid as a tax-free lump sum “in a single transaction, without ....
Salary, payments in Digital Dirhams? New UAE law puts
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 ....
Dh3.03 per hour: Average Dubai parking fee rises 51% after
The average hourly rate of paid parking in Dubai rose 51 per cent in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same quarter last year, Parkin Company ....
Dubai: No plans to run Global Village all year-round, says
Plans are not on the cards to make the entertainment destination Global Village open throughout the year, despite its overwhelming success. Dubai ....
UAE plans 4th national highway under Dh170-billion project
Plans are under study to build a new 120km, 12-lane federal highway capable of handling up to 360,000 daily trips as part of a Dh170 billion national ....
Cooler days ahead: UAE temperatures to dip to 17°C
As November takes hold, the UAE can expect cooler temperatures and the likelihood of some light rain in the coming days, providing a much-needed ....
Dubai announces prizes worth Dh300,000 for best home
Dubai is holding a competition for garden enthusiasts with prizes worth Dh300,000. Dubai Municipality is inviting Dubai home dwellers to ....
‘Depression meant weak faith’: UAE residents challenge
Mental health is finally off limits for some UAE residents — despite a culture where admitting to emotional challenges was once considered a ....
New e-passports for Indian expats: 10 things you need to
Residents in the UAE who are planning to apply for a new Indian passport or renew their old passport will have to follow new procedures, authorities ....
UAE sugar tax: Highly sweetened drinks to pay more,
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued additional details as the country finalizes plans to introduce an excise tax on sweetened drinks ....
Dubai Fitness Challenge: Free events, classes, full
Dubai Fitness Challenge is set to kick off its eighth edition on Wednesday 1 November 2025. Carrying on until Sunday 30 November, the citywide ....
Dubai: Gold prices fall by up to Dh10; 24K drops to
Gold prices came down by as much as Dh10 during the day on Monday with the market remaining choppy on a mix of technical and fundamental concerns, ....
Why UAE National Day is now called Eid Al Etihad: What it
December 2 has long been a day of national pride, unity and celebration in the UAE — for over 50 years, in fact. Yet you might have spotted a ....
Diwali gold buying ends in losses: UAE shoppers lose
Gold and jewellery buyers who bought at peak rates during the Diwali festival this week, have quickly watched the value of their purchases ....
No photography allowed: UAE authority informs residents of
A natural disaster drill is being conducted on Thursday, October 23, the authorities announced. Ras Al Khaimah Police in a statement have advised ....
Abu Dhabi: Natural History Museum to open on November 22
This winter is looking to be quite an exciting one in Abu Dhabi as the Capital will soon become home to not just one, but two museums – a major ....
UAE to get rains, cooler weather as countdown to winter
This is your weather for Tuesday as it stays unsettled between summer and winter and there is a likelihood of more showers during the coming ....
Global Village turns 30: How live music parades, stalls lit
For visitors, it seemed more like a weekend today. Right after the park gates opened, thousands of visitors, including families and tourists, flocked ....