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UAE

Emirati businessman Khalaf Al Habtoor donates 50 ambulances and quarantine building unit

Al Habtoor to establish integrated virology laboratory to support medical research Emirati businessman Khalaf Al Habtoor on Thursday announced that he will be donating 50 state-of-the-art ambulances and a medically-equipped building to be used for quarantine purposes in UAE. As part...

Coronavirus: UAE halts entry of residency visa holders who are abroad

UAE has suspended for 2 weeks entry of residency visa holders who are currently abroad ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE Social distancing: Coronavirus redefines respecting personal space Photos: Spring breakers throng Florida beaches despite coronavirus pandemic Coronavirus: How you can make...

Coronavirus: UAE ministry launches helpline for residence visa holders abroad

Update: MoFAIC adds second number due to high volume of calls Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has established a round-the-clock helpline to help holders of valid residence permits abroad. The move comes after the UAE...

Work from home for vulnerable employees in UAE: All you need to know

A 'remote work' system has been launched for the public sector employees in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Starting Sunday, public sector employees in Abu Dhabi and Dubai who are vulnerable to Covid-19 infection, will be able to work from home. The...

Sharjah Ruler’s Court mourns death of Sheikh Ahmed Al Qasimi

The funeral prayers will be performed at King Faisal Mosque in Sharjah. The Court of Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, mourned the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Khalid...

Watchman on trial for involvement in flesh trade in UAE

The young man argued he had nothing to do with the crime and was just doing his job. A young African man, who worked as a watchman at two brothels run by a human trafficking gang, recently stood trial at...

Dubai World Cup to be contested without paid hospitality spectators

All supporting Dubai World Cup events have been cancelled The 2020 Dubai World Cup at Meydan will be held without paid hospitality spectators in the wake of coronavirus outbreak, a statement from the Dubai Racing Club said on Thursday night. All...

Metro Red Line to resume 10am Friday run from March 20

Tomorrow will be the last Friday when the line will open at 2pm ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE Photos: Flame for 2020 Tokyo Olympics lit in Greece amid coronavirus lockdown French artists play surreal 'beach ball' during creative performance Photos: Life...

Coronavirus: Slammed Air India Express changes fee waiver

After GN report, airline allows date change penalty waiver for existing bookings ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE How can I find out if I have a case against me in the UAE? UAE: Debit card hacked? UAE resident loses Dh3,000, bank...

Coronavirus: Thermal screening a must for all Emirates passengers to US from Dubai

The move is in response to the latest COVID-19 pandemic developments ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE Photos: A bird's eye view of Hong Kong properties Photos: Egypt reopens ancient Step Pyramid after renovations Star car! Paris Hilton’s 2012 Lexus LFA can...

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Dubai Metro New Fines Alert: Dh100 to Dh2,000 Penalties Announced

Dubai: If you’ve ever rushed onto the Dubai Metro only to realise you’re in the wrong cabin, you’re not...

Indian woman missing in Dubai, last location Ajman Police HQ, son seeks help

Disturbing news has emerged from Dubai, where an Indian woman has been missing for the past few days. Her son, Shaivi Bhandkar, has appealed...

Dubai Police Introduce New Online Platform for Lawyers with AI-Enabled Website

The platform, accessible through the authority's website using secure UAE Pass log in, was unveiled on January 20 during a press conference A new platform...

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) in Dirham – Oct 28, 2025

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) Today Per tola is AED 5,499.48 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is AED 4,715.00 . Usually people opt...

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia – Oct 28, 2025

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia (SAR) Today Per tola is SAR 5,680.27 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is SAR 4,870.00. Usually people opt...