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Dubai: Just a few numbers can save you – from fines, hassles, and most importantly, personal tragedies. Don’t scramble to find the right number when you’re in a hurry, or in the middle of an emergency situation. We’ve shortlisted a few key numbers to bookmark or memorise, below, if you are a Dubai

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The Positive Spirit Council, in collaboration with Al Khawaneej Police Station, organised the ‘Your Voice is Heard’ initiative for labourers as part of the Al Ttay Community Forum. The initiative aimed to strengthen direct communication with community members and listen to their opinions, suggestio

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Dubai: If you are a UAE resident and find yourself stuck outside the UAE for work or personal reasons, it is important to keep track of how long it has been since you re-entered the UAE. This is because, as a general rule, if an expatriate resident lives outside the UAE for more than 180 days conti

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Dubai: The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting the sisterly State of Kuwait. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attacks constitute a flagrant violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty and pose a serious threat to its security and

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Dubai: If you create content online, whether as a social media influencer, filmmaker, photographer, writer or podcaster, you may be eligible for a 10-year UAE Golden Visa. The visa is available through Creators HQ, an initiative launched by Dubai to attract content creators and creative professiona

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Sharjah: In the presence of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Honorary President of the Emirates Reprographic Rights Management Association (ERRA), the association signed a bilateral cooperation agreement with the Polish Reprographic Rights Organisation (KOPIPOL), which specialises in the colle

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Abu Dhabi: The UAE Government Media Office has launched the Government Media Content Guideline during the latest meeting of the Government Communication Network, held at Creators HQ in Dubai. The meeting brought together Saeed Al Eter, Chairman of the UAE Government Media Office, along with communi

Opinion

As I walk through the old alleys of Al Fahidi, I feel that Dubai still holds its original key. Between the coral walls and the wind towers that rise above the old houses, one can see the beginnings from which one of the world 's most prominent and influential cities emerged. Here begins the real st

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If you are moving out of the UAE permanently or applying for a new residence visa, such as a Golden Visa , your existing residence visa must first be cancelled. In most cases, the visa sponsor is responsible for initiating the cancellation process. This means you cannot usually cancel the visa your

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Dubai: The new Wage Protection System came into effect today (June 1, 2026), after the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) adopted the first of each Gregorian month as a unified date for the entitlement of wages for workers in private sector establishments for the previous month,

Sports

Brussels: Emirati driver Rashid Al Dhaheri moved to the top of the FIA Formula Regional Championship standings following the conclusion of Round 3 yesterday at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium. The round, held from 28th to 31st May and featuring 30 drivers from more than 20 countries, saw A

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Dubai: Kuwait International Airport resumed operations on Monday, welcoming and operating flights from Arab and international airlines as part of a gradual reactivation plan following the completion of repair and development works. The reopening marks a key step in restoring the airport’s operation

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Abu Dhabi: Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ‘Naseej’ the National Initiative for Textile Circularity has been launched as a strategic mandate contributing to the transition of the textile sector toward a circular economic system. Naseej aims to move

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Dubai: European shares opened slightly lower on Monday as escalating tensions in the Middle East dampened hopes for a near-term resolution to the conflict. Investors also turned their attention to dealmaking developments involving the UK’s easyJet and Amsterdam-listed Universal Music Group. The pan

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Dubai: If you’re just returning to work after a week-long break and wondering when the next public holiday is, don’t worry – you can expect a day off this month as well. The UAE’s Cabinet has issued Cabinet Resolution No. (27) of 2024 Concerning the Public Holidays in the State, which provides the