The use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in the UAE is the highest in the world, with around four out of 10 residents downloading it. Though the use of VPN is not illegal in the country, its misuse …
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UAE posts budget surplus of $2.65bln in Q2 – state news agency
The United Arab Emirates federal government posted a second-quarter budget surplus of around 9.75 billion dirhams ($2.65 billion), state news agency WAM said on Monday, up from a surplus of 1.8 …
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Strong comeback: Buyers snap up Dubai homes, commercial properties worth $1.2bln
With buyers snapping up approximately 600 property units per week in July, sales activity in Dubai’s real estate sector is bouncing back from the setbacks triggered by the coronavirus, according to …
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Coronavirus: Abu Dhabi offers PCR nasal swabs for under Dh200 as part of screening drive
Clinics and hospitals across the city have introduced discounted rates for the test in an effort to drive down Covid-19 infections …
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UAE condemns attack on police officers in Tunisia
ABU DHABI – The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted two police officers in Tunisia, killing one and wounding the other. In a statement today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs …
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40-year-old Indian man sexually abuses woman jogger in Dubai
After a call was received at the Dubai Police command room about the incident, two policeman who were patrolling in the area went to the scene and met the victim who was crying.
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Dubai storekeeper steals surgical gloves
A Dubai medical storekeeper has been accused of stealing 28 boxes of surgical gloves during COVID-19. The Dubai Court of First Instance heard that the 43-year-old Indian defendant, who works for a …
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Top Dubai police official: Abbas not arbiter of who can have ties with Israel
Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, who has vacillated between support for Jewish state and anti-Semitic rants, says nations are not ‘at the command’ of Palestinian leader …
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BurJuman set to turn up the charm with Little Charmers show
BurJuman thus has a well-established status as a true destination mall hosting a great variety of Dubai’s leading retailers supported by a state-of-the-art Cinema, a Family Entertainment Centre …
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Crypto News Recap: Bitcoin Plummets 15%, Pornhub Accepts Crypto Payments
In the past week, the flagship cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, went through a price correction. Trading today at $10,183, Bitcoin’s price slid from $12,000 los …
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Wizz Air Abu Dhabi celebrates arrival of first new aircraft
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has celebrated the arrival of its first state-of-the-art new Airbus A321neo aircraft to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the joint-venture established between …
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Dubai introduces new design for car license plates of classic cars
Dubai has introduced a new design for the license plates of classic vehicles inspired by those used in the emirates in the 1980s, according to the city’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The new …
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Sania-Izhaan, Anam-Asad fly off to Dubai and her dad is missing them. See photo
Imran shared the following pictures of his grandson Izhaan, daughters Sania, Anam and his son-in-law Asad, who is also the son of Mohammad Azharuddin, jetting off to Dubai …
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Huge tailbacks on key Dubai-Sharjah roads on Monday morning
Sharjah roads on Monday. According to Google Maps, huge tailbacks were reported on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and E11. Motorists are advised to follow traffic rules and take alternate routes where …
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Dubai bus routes to be tweaked using AI algorithms
The step is part of the RTA’s endeavours to apply technology in improving the experience of public transport riders.
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Dubai’s Drake & Scull names new CEO, CFO
Dubai construction firm Drake & Scull has confirmed it has hired a new executive team as it navigates through one of the most turbulent periods in modern history. The contracting company said on …
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Dubai real estate: Oversupply and COVID-19 put to rest, demand takes shape
With the growing number of buyers slowly surpassing the number of renters, developers have to consider building for a clientele that is looking for long-term comfort …
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