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These are the 11 food items banned in Dubai school canteens

The past two decades have witnessed a significant change in the dietary habits of people living in Dubai. There has…

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Are you an expat in Qatar? You could be a resident soon, but there’s a catch

Even as Qatar is facing a major crisis and has been boycotted by seven Gulf countries including Saudi Arabia, Bahrain,…

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Asian driver in UAE arrested for non payment of traffic fines

Sharjah Police have referred an Asian driver to traffic prosecution for committing 132 violations which resulted in fines of Dh1,193,840.…

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US sends officials to put an end to Qatar crisis

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has asked two officials, including retired general and former Middle East envoy Anthony Zinni, to…

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Dubai starts issuing NOCs for driving licenses online

Getting an NOC (no-objection certificate) to apply for a driver’s licence can now be done with a click of a…

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Dubai breaks another Guinness World Record

Emaar Entertainment has unveiled a record-breaking organic light-emitting diode (OLED) screen above Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. The screen has…

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Around 130 food outlets face action in Sharjah

Al Dhaid Municipality has issued fines to 33 food outlets and warned 93 others for flouting the public health conditions…

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Four men arrested for robbing bank customers in Abu Dhabi

Four Asians were arrested by the Abu Dhabi Police for robbing bank customers in broad daylight. Robbers were charged in…

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New visa processing system in UAE to give you visa in five minutes

A new visa system launched on Tuesday means people now need not visit centres to obtain their entry permits and…

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Shocking: Doctors find 21 magnets in baby’s stomach

Doctors at Tawam Hospital in Al Ain have removed 21 magnets from the stomach of a 23-month-old baby. The magnets…

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Dubai Economy to launch ‘DED Cafe’

Dubai Economy in partnership with the High Level For Government Transaction Centre, will launch a ‘DED Cafe’ for an enhanced…

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Indian man charged for stealing cooking oil worth Dh200,000 in UAE

A former sales manager at a trading firm has been charged with embezzling more than Dh205,000 (INR 35 lakhs approx)worth…

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Saudi accuses Iran of delaying investigations into embassy attack

Saudi Arabia has said that Iranian authorities are persistently refusing to resume investigations into the attacks on the Kingdom’s embassy…

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Saudi crown prince announces plan for Red Sea tourism project

Saudi Arabia plans to develop resorts on about 50 islands off the kingdom’s Red Sea coast backed by its Public…

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President announces new UAE tax procedures law

President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued the landmark Federal Law No. 7 of 2017 for…

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Employees flee with Dh6.5m from Dubai currency exchange

Two employees of a small money exchange centre have fled the country with at least Dh6.5 million which customers had…

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Qatar files complaint against Saudi led trade boycott to WTO

Qatar filed a wide-ranging legal complaint at the World Trade Organisation on Monday to challenge a trade boycott by Saudi…

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Arab countries say they are ready for Qatar dialogue with conditions

The four Arab countries that have cut ties with Qatar said on Sunday they were ready for talks to tackle…

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8-year-old boy becomes Dubai Police officer

Major General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, fulfilled a wish of an 8-year-old Emirati boy, Abdullah Ali…

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Dubai salesman defrauded the bank of Dh180,000

A salesman has been jailed for six months for defrauding a bank of Dh180,000 in personal loan and credit card…

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Arab nations to impose more sanctions on Qatar

Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain are expected to discuss imposing new economic sanctions on Qatar…

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Dubai expats slams firm for showing racism in hiring

An online promotions firm has been slammed by residents on social media for sending out messages that Filipinos aren’t allowed…

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Asian drug dealer arrested in UAE

Abu Dhabi Police have successfully arrested a drug dealer of Asian origin during ‘Operation Falcon Eye’. Due to stringent surveillance…

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These are the 4 places to watch movies for free around UAE

Cinema has long fascinated viewers that even up to this very day, people still flock to the location. This is…

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Dubai all set to welcome Pakistan’s truck art

Truck art is a common sight in Pakistan and South Asia. Buses and trucks are decorated to remind their operators…

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Two teens killed in car crash in UAE

Two Emirati teens, aged 18, died after their speeding vehicle overturned on an Al Ain road on Thursday. The driver…

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UAE to donate 10 million dollars to WHO

Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Duba, His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, received…

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Missile attack near Mecca

A ballistic missile fired by Yemeni rebels was shot down close to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, a month before the…

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UAE lifts ban on import of fruits and vegetables from Jordan

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has announced that it has lifted the ban on the import of…

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UAE court jails expatriate for joining Al Qaida

The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeals on Wednesday sentenced a Pakistani man to 10 years in prison for terror-related…

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Now you easily can get a sporty car number plate in UAE

Effective today, from July 26, 2017, anyone can change their car number plate with a sports-looking one in Ras Al…

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Catch an emoji in Dubai to win Dh1,000

The emoji icons have been unleashed and Majid Al Futtaim malls in Dubai invite shoppers to catch these yellow happy…

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Happy news for job seekers in Dubai

If you are unemployed and need an outfit cleaned, washed and ironed for your job interview, do not worry! Head…

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Oman launches e-visa service to boost tourism

Aiming to boost its tourism sector in the coming years, Oman has launched a new e-visa service.  Tourists planning to…

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Passenger held at airport for smuggling goods worth Dh3million

Luxury watches and fancy jewellery worth more than Dh3 million were seized by Dubai Customs inspectors as a passenger tried…

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