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Dubai

Coronavirus: DED warns pharmacies against hiking prices of face masks

Residents told to file complaints if prices are increased. The Department of Economy in Dubai (DED) has called on all pharmacies and retail outlets not to increase the price of face masks and nose covers. The department said it is illegal...

Coronavirus in UAE: Debunking the rumours

Don't fall for rumours floating around on social media. The first cases of coronavirus were reported in the UAE on Wednesday, when a family of four was tested positive for the infection. The family is now stable. However, the news...

Coronavirus cases announced in UAE: This not a drill

The fears have, unfortunately, come true. The country's ports were on full alert even before cases were detected. 'Are the rumours true, Albus?' Professor McGonagall asked that of Professor Dumbledore in the opening scene of 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's...

Advisory: Nuclear plant test in Abu Dhabi today

The test will run for 30 seconds to test the performance of the sirens. Abu Dhabi issued an advisory for residents on Tuesday regarding a 'strong noise' alert on Wednesday. In a brief statement issued today, the Abu Dhabi Media Office...

Suqia awards $1 million for global water crisis solution in Dubai

The award honours people, entities who have dedicated their efforts to address water scarcity. At the second edition of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award on Wednesday, 10 winners from eight countries shared the prize money of...

Coronavirus in UAE: New case in Dubai? Ministry responds

The four people in UAE who were confirmed to have been infected yesterday are in quarantine. A senior official with the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has confirmed that a viral video purportedly showing another case of the...

Ethiopian runners dominate at Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon 2020

Ethiopia's Olika Adugna Bikila and Worknesh Degefa win the titles. Ethiopian runners dominate in both men's and women's competition at the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon 2020, one of Dubai's landmark events. Ethiopia's Olika Adugna Bikila clocked 2:06:15 to win the men's...

UAE is a great example, says GCC chief Al Zayani

Al Zayani delivered a lecture on Gulf Cooperation Council: Ambitions and Achievements. Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), has said that the UAE is a great example in giving a healthy life to...

Moving houses, renting a car? Dubai issues new rules

Issuance of this decision is part of a plan for leveraging road transport and streamlining vehicle rental activities in the emirate. Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Thursday issued rules for regulating road transport and car rental activities in...

DMCC hosts Chinese New Year celebrations in JLT Park in Dubai

On 24 January, the festivities kicked off with traditional Chinese lion and dragon dances. DMCC - the world's flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise - hosted large celebrations to mark the Chinese New...

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Dubai: RTA announces extended Metro timings on November 24

The Dubai Metro Red Line and Green Line will operate from 3.00am to 12am on Sunday, November 24, 2024,...

Eid Al Etihad: UAE private sector holidays announced

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources announced that the 53rd UAE National Day holiday for employees of ministries and federal entities will be...

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia – 22th Nov 2024

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia (SAR) Today Per tola is SAR 3,895.71 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is SAR 3,340.00. Usually...

Today Gold Rate in Qatar – 22th Nov 2024

Today Gold Rate in Qatar Today Per tola is QAR 3,802.40 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is QAR 3,260.00. Usually people opt...

Today Gold Rate in Oman – 22th Nov 2024

Today Gold Rate in Oman Today Per tola is OMR 397.74 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is OMR 341.00. Usually people opt...