Thursday, July 24, 2025

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One-year-old Indian baby wins $1m at Dubai Duty Free raffle

Probably the youngest winner of the DDF raffle. A one-year-old baby boy, Mohamed Salah, joined the long list of Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaires on Tuesday. The ticket was purchased in his name by his father Ramees Rahman, a 31-year-old resident...

DSF 2020 Final Sale: Gulf News is at the mall to reveal what exactly is on sale

We tell you whether you should head down to the DSF Sale HIGHLIGHTS Main takeaways: Yes some items are 90 per cent off but most things are 40 to 70 per cent off The malls start to get so crowded from...

Why women pay Dh6,000 for this 125-km desert trek in UAE

60 women to embark on 125-km trek from Abu Dhabi to Al Ain from Friday Dubai: As many as 60 women from 24 nationalities are set to embark on a gruelling five-day trek from Abu Dhabi to Al Ain this...

Dubai warns pharmacies against increasing face mask prices

Consumers should immediately file complaint to Dubai Economy in case of any price hike ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE Coronavirus: Countries evaluate evacuation of citizens in virus epicenter China rushes to build 1,000-bed coronavirus hospital Coronavirus update: UAE doctors well equipped...

Authorities warn against spreading rumours about coronavirus in UAE

Dubai Police clarify about training video being used by people to spread virus rumours ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE Coronavirus: China orders 'unprecedented' lockdown of cities at virus epicentre Coronavirus: How to protect yourself, others Hundreds infected, 6 killed: Human transmission...

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...

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UAE became the safest country in the world, got the highest rank among 147 countries

UAE became the safest country in the world, got the highest rank among 147 countries The UAE has once again...

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) in Dirham, 23th July 2025

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) Today Per tola is AED 4,767.58 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is AED 4,087.50. Usually people...

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia – 23th July 2025

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia (SAR) Today Per tola is SAR 4,945.45 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is SAR 4,240.00. Usually...

Today Gold Rate in Qatar – 23th July 2025

Today Gold Rate in Qatar Today Per tola is QAR 4,811.32 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is QAR 4,125.00. Usually people opt...

Today Gold Rate in Oman – 23th July 2025

Today Gold Rate in Oman Today Per tola is OMR 505.04 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is OMR 433.00. Usually people opt...