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UAE: When is Eid Al Adha? Likely first day of Dhul Hijjah
In a few days, we will celebrate Eid Al Adha, also known as the festival of sacrifice. It is observed every year on the ninth day of Dhu Al Hijjah, ....
Etihad Airways is IPO-ready, but no date has been decided
Etihad Airways is prepared for an IPO as stated by the company’s chief executive, but the exact date is yet to be determined ....
UAE travel: Families can save Dh250 per flight ticket this
Fujairah Airport has begun offering additional daily flights to India, Thailand, and Bangladesh. In response, the airport is expecting a surge in ....
UAE: Can AI help you find a spouse? New matchmaking
Traditionally, finding the right partner would start with family meetings and home discussions. Now, a licensed company can do it all for you with ....
UAE airlifts 80-year-old from Qatar for urgent medical care
An Emirati man suffering from a medical emergency in Qatar was flown to the UAE for further hospital care. This patient underwent initial ....
UAE: When will summer start? Longest day, shortest night of
As the cold season fades away, the UAE is truly feeling the heat due to the strong rays of the sun. Lately, one of the hottest weeks in ....
UAE-Salalah travel: Best time to visit, visa requirements,
The month of July is the best time to visit Oman’s Dhofar Region as it is at its zenith during the Khareef season when the area is vividly ....
Dubai: Women drivers on the rise; less involved in road
There is a noticeable increase in the number of female drivers in Dubai, which is in tandem with the overall socio-economic patterns and movements ....
Al Barsha gas explosion: Woman battles for life after
A woman from Dubai is still fighting for her life after suffering from severe burns during an explosion in the building she lived in in Al Barsha ....
UAE: No Schengen visa appointments until August; residents
Making plans to visit Europe during summer vacation to relax in the cool weather? If your Schengen visa hasn’t been sorted yet, it looks like ....
India implements stricter rules for gold, silver imports
India’s offshore trade policy is shifting with the new restrictions on the semi manufactured and powdered forms of gold and silver. India plans ....
UAE: 87-year-old grandmother among over 6,000 pilgrims
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 ....
Some UAE banks to raise minimum balance requirement from
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 ....
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 ....
World first AI city in Abu Dhabi by 2027: Aion Sentia to
In a groundbreaking effort to transform city living with artificial intelligence and cognitive technology, Abu Dhabi plans to build the world’s ....
Look: Did you know there was once a Dh1 banknote? Here's
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 ....
UAE: More women survive cancer; heart disease on the rise,
According to a recent insurance report, insurance claims associated with heart disease have increased by 50% for women in the region over the past ....
Dubai to Abu Dhabi in 25 minutes? How Etihad Rail will fast
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 ....