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Primark Mall of the Emirates
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Primark Mall of the Emirates Opening on May 21: Dubai Gets Its Third Store

There’s a new reason to plan a shopping trip to the Mall of the Emirates this May. Primark is opening its third Dubai...

Marsa Boulevard Dubai closing
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Marsa Boulevard Dubai Closing This Weekend

Dubai’s much-loved outdoor pop-up, Marsa Boulevard, is officially entering its final week. Set along the scenic Dubai Creek, the lifestyle destination will close...

Dubai housing projects
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Dubai Allocates 830 New Homes in Wadi Al Amardi and Al Aweer Projects Worth Dh1.6 Billion

Dubai housing projects are taking a major step forward as Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment begins allocating 830 ready homes to Emirati citizens...

Skydive Dubai reopening offer
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Skydive Dubai Reopens with Buy-One-Get-One Free Tandem Jump Deal

Few experiences in Dubai match the rush of jumping out of a plane above the city’s coastline. Now, that experience is back. Skydive...

UAE defence AI projects
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UAE Ministry of Defence to roll out AI-driven digital transformation projects

The UAE Ministry of Defence is preparing to launch a new wave of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation projects aimed at upgrading...

digital document attestation UAE
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UAE Rolls Out Digital Document Attestation Pilot from April 27

The UAE has taken another step towards a fully digital government with the launch of its digital document attestation UAE pilot. Announced by...

UAE dirham symbol Unicode 18.0 digital currency update
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Big Update: UAE Dirham Symbol Approved for Global Use

The UAE has taken a significant step towards strengthening its global financial identity. The Unicode Consortium has officially approved a dedicated UAE dirham...

Dubai school bus fees reduction
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Dubai School Bus Fees Slashed by 60% for April Amid Remote Learning

Dubai parents have received a welcome financial break this academic term, as school bus fees for April have been reduced by 60%. The...

Wadi Al Qarha Nature Reserve
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Sharjah creates Wadi Al Qarha Nature Reserve with strict environmental protections

Sharjah has taken another strong step towards environmental protection. His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi has officially announced the creation...

Indian passport services UAE
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UAE Indian Passport Services Get Dh19 Fee Cap as Alhind Tours & Travels Pvt Ltd Takes Over

A major shift is coming for Indian passport services in the UAE. Indian expats will soon benefit from a simplified and more affordable...