From Sunday, thousands of Muslims across UAE will be celebrating Eid al-Adha, also referred to as the festival of sacrifice. And as we await “the big Eid”, that marks the completion of Hajj, here are all about the Eid prayer timings,…
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Abu Dhabi Toll: Here’s How Much The New Toll Gates Will Cost Drivers
After days of speculation, Abu Dhabi DOT has confirmed toll gates to be introduced this year. Motorists will have to pay new toll charges from October 15. Similar to Dubai’s Salik system which is operational since 2007, the new Abu…
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Power, water and traffic concerns? Simply WhatsApp Dewa and RTA
WhatsApp is one of the emirate’s favourite methods of electronic communication, and now you’ll even be able to keep a record of and pay for any traffic penalties that come your way. If you have any traffic concern or any…
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Indian passport holders to get Visa on Arrival in UAE: Check rules, penalties and fees
What comes as great news for Indians in a few weeks away for Eid Al Adha holidays is the announcement that Indian passport holders will now get visa on arrival in UAE. However, individuals holding an Indian passport with the…
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A Flashback at the Life of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid on his 70th Birthday
Many happy returns to the Ruler of Dubai! Today, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE, and ruler of Dubai, is celebrating his 70th birthday. And so are we celebrating his life through the…
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UAE astronauts try out customized spacesuits and seats in Moscow
After around 30 hours of theoretical and practical training, the first UAE astronauts are all set to launch into space this September. During a fit check at the Zvezda facility in Moscow, Hazza Al Mansouri and Sultan Al Neyadi tried…
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Dubai Fifth-grader Crowned Winner of UAE Arab Reading Challenge
A 10 year old girl in Dubai has been declared as the UAE’s most avid reader, beating more than 450,000 participants in the UAE Arab Reading Challenge. Mezna Najeeb, a grade 5 student of Al Ebdaa Model School was chosen…
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Now pay with Indian rupee at all stores in Dubai’s airports
Indian travelers visiting Dubai have a reason to be happy. Now, you don’t need to convert the Indian rupee at any duty free shop in Dubai’s airports. Since July 1, all duty-free shops have started accepting Indian currency for transactions….
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Three-day Festival of Pakistani Mangoes, Extended Season for Mango Lovers
If mangoes are your palette, here is the good news. The Pakistani Queen of mangoes, Sindhri is here and aplenty, and it’s time to say yummy again. Pakistani mangoes have hit the UAE markets with the first shipment arriving in…
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UAE Airfares More than Double for Indian Expats
Holidays in Dubai are just getting started and as schools close, expat families are busy packing for their vacation starting this weekend. But in a bid to return home, Indian expats are a bit worried as airlines have increased their…
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