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RTA in Dubai announces partial route closure

Dubai: The Road and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has announced partial route closure. The authority informed that the Al…

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Road to popular tourist destination in UAE to be closed for 6 days

Abu Dhabi: The Integrated Transport Centre in Abu Dhabi has announced that Jabal Hafeet Street will remain closed at times…

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Air Arabia Abu Dhabi announces new flight service

Abu Dhabi: Low-budget air carrier based in Abu Dhabi,  Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has announced new flight service. The air…

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Dubai Duty Free Raffle Draw: Expat wins $1-million

Dubai: Abduvali Akhmad Ali, a Tajik-national based in Dubai won  $1-million in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw held…

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Revised fuel prices for February announced

Doha: Qatar Energy announced the fuel prices for the month of February 2023. Premium petrol will cost more in February,…

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A landmark legislation in the UAE to fasten up the process of marriage for non-Muslim expatriates

A historic law that would expedite the marriage process for non-Muslim expats and non-Muslims residing in the United Arab Emirates…

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An emirate in UAE increases taxi fares

Ajman: Ajman Transport, the transport authority for the emirate of Ajman, has increased taxi fares. Passengers will be charged Dh1.83…

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Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai to tow, impound vehicles found violating traffic rules

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has announced that it will tow, impound vehicles found violating traffic…

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UAE extends deadline employment contract changes

Dubai: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) in the UAE has extended the deadline employment contract changes. The…

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Full list of public holidays in GCC countries in 2023

Dubai: Authorities in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have released the full list of public holidays. GCC countries- UAE, Saudi…

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Gulf country introduces free four-day transit visa for stopovers

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has introduced free four-day transit visa for stopovers. Saudi Arabian authorities have introduced a new electronic service…

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Gulf country to link insurance cover of domestic workers to labour contracts

Riyadh:  Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in Saudi Arabia has decided to link  insurance cover of domestic workers…

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Gulf country extends validity of multi-entry permit with Hayya card until January 2024

Doha: Qatar has extended the validity of multi-entry permit with Hayya card until January 2024. The Ministry of Interior in…

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Fuel prices for February announced

Muscat: The National Subsidy System (NSS) in Oman has announced the fuel prices for the month of February 2023. As…

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Updated fuel prices for February announced

Dubai: Revised fuel prices for the month of February 2023 have been announced in the UAE. The price was announced…

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Mahzooz Draw: 3 expats wins Dh100,000 each

Dubai: 3 expats won Dh100,000 each in the113th Super Saturday draw of Mahzooz.   Marc and Kervin from the Philippines and…

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Gulf country makes health insurance mandatory for visitors from February 1

Doha: Qatar has made health insurance mandatory for all visitors from February 1. The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has…

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Global Village in Dubai announces new performance

Dubai:  Global Village in Dubai  has announced a new performance. The popular tourist attraction informed that popular Emirati singer Balqees…

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UAE based air carrier announces 12 new flight services

Dubai: Air carriers based in the UAE have announced 12 new international flight services this year. The national air carrier…

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‘India Utsav’: 3kg gold prize, discounts on 2,000 grocery items announced by Lulu Group

Dubai: UAE-based retail giant Lulu Group International has announced new offer for customers. The new offer named ‘India Utsav’ is…

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Indian visa and passport services open for all 7 days in these 2 emirates in UAE

Dubai: The Indian Embassy in the UAE has announced that Indian expats in the country can now submit their application…

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RTA issues alert of traffic delay in key roads in Dubai

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai  has announced that some roads will be affected by events held…

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RTA announces temporary road closure in Dubai

Dubai: The  Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai  has announced a temporary road closure. RTA informed that a road…

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Possible date of Ramadan 2023, fasting hours revealed

Dubai: An astronomer based in the UAE has announced the possible date of Ramadan this year. Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman…

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UAE Police announces speed limit change on key road

Dubai: The Ajman Police announced speed limit change on a key road.  The authority reduced the speed limit on Dubai-Hatta…

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A passenger flying on Emirates airline delivers a baby mid-flight.

On an Emirates flight, a passenger went into labour and gave birth to a baby in midair. The flight from…

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Temporary road closure announced in Qatar

Doha:  The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced a temporary closure.  Bu Merzaz Street in Al Kharaitiyat area will be…

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Remote learning announced in 2 emirates in UAE

Dubai: Remote learning has been announced in some school in 2 emirates in the UAE. The decision was announced due…

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Temporary road closure announced in Dubai

Dubai: Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has announced that certain roads in the emirate will be closed to…

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Dubai Shopping Festival: 3-day super sale with 90% discounts announced

Dubai: Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) in Dubai  has announced a 3-day super sale for visitors and residents. The…

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Mahzooz Draw: 22 participants share Dh1-million prize

Dubai: 22 lucky participants share the second prize of Dh1-million at the 112th Mahzooz Super Saturday draws.  21 of participants…

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Emirates Airlines resumes flights to these cities

Dubai:  The national air carrier of the Dubai, Emirates Airlines has resumed flights to Sydney and Melbourne in Australia.  The…

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Man from Malappuram stabbed to death by roommate in Saudi Arabia

  Jubail: A person from Kerala’s Malappuram district was killed in his room in Jubail in eastern Saudi Arabia. Muhammad…

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Technical glitch: Muscat-bound Air India Express flight returns shortly to TVM airport after take-off

  Trivandrum : An Air India Express flight from Trivandrum to Muscat landed back in 45 minutes after taking off…

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Boris Johnson promises assistance while visiting Kiev

On a surprise visit to Kyiv on Sunday, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson met with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and…

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