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Ramadan 2020: You can host iftar with up to 5 family members, relatives in Dubai

People are recommended not to call friends home for iftar. Today is the first day of holy month of Ramadan. Even as citizens and residents #StayHome, they can host an iftar with family and relatives of up to five people,...

Guidelines for mall reopening in Dubai: 24-hour sanitisation, strict hygiene

The guidelines include 24-hour mall sanitisation and entrance health checks to monitor any potential infected cases. Editor's note: Dubai authorities have not yet announced a specific reopening date for malls and other commercial spaces. A set of guidelines has been...

Dubai Metro likely to reopen in a week, public transport guidelines issued Karen Ann Monsy

The document details protocols to be followed across the transport sector, and applies to the reopening of metro, bus and taxi services. Dubai Metro services could reopen as early as next week, according to authorities, who issued a set of...

Dubai’s new shopping rules: No more than 3 hours in malls

According to a list of protocols, malls and souqs will be operational for 10 hours. Editor's note: Dubai authorities have not yet announced a specific reopening date for malls and other commercial spaces. A set of guidelines has been announced...

Sheikh Mohammed wishes you a blessed Ramadan

He wished for blessings of health, well-being and stability of the country. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Thursday wished a blessed holy month of...

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi gets approval to start operations

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi will continue to work closely with the GCAA to finalise the launch date as market conditions improve and skies are open again. Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the third low-cost carrier of the UAE, on Thursday announced...

Combating coronavirus: Resounding faith of UAE residents in govt, shows survey

93% confirmed their confidence in the ability of the authorities, while 88% say government health institutions are fully equipped to deal with pandemic. The Abu Dhabi Department of Community Development (DCD) has announced the preliminary results of the 'Life During...

Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi shares photo of his village taken from space

The image was clicked by Hazzaa AlMansoori from the ISS. Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi on Wednesday shared a photo of his village Umm Ghaffa clicked from space. "Everything started from Umm Ghaffa, my village. It was where I first observed...

Ramadan 2020: Virtual Iftar gatherings, e-classes for UAE residents as they #StayHome

The faithful are exploring the wonders of technology, looking forward to observing Ramadan online. As millions of Muslims across the globe gear up to mark the holy month of Ramadan - under social distancing orders and quarantines - the faithful...

Coronavirus in UAE: Father, son shave heads to express solidarity towards healthcare staff

The medics and all other workers put their own health on the line for patients every single day.' Applauding the untiring efforts of the healthcare staff in the UAE and across the world, a Dubai resident and his son have...

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Today Gold Rate in Kuwait (Kuwaiti Dinar): Today Per tola is KWD 459.44 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is KWD 393.90. Usually people opt...