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Dubai Airports pledges to ban single-use plastic

Written by on 11 June 2019

Dubai Airports announced on Monday that they pledge to ban all single-use plastics from consumer spaces at the busiest international airport in the world that will be effective from January 1, 2020. Every year Dubai Airports recycles over 43,000 tonnes of paper, glass, and other waste to limit its impact on the environment. Dubai Airports […]

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The date for Eid Al Adha 2019 revealed

Written by on 10 June 2019

According to the International Astronomical Centre (IAC) in Abu Dhabi, Eid Al Adha is to likely fall on August 11th –Sunday. Most Arab and Islamic centers will be able to easily and clearly see the new moon of Zul Hijjah by naked eyes and telescopes. As is the case every year, Saudi Arabia will announce […]

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UAE breaks a world record!

Written by on 30 May 2019

Harees is one of the most popular Ramadan dishes in the GCC. It is made up of ground wheat and meat and is a variation of porridge can be found in all Emirati houses during iftar or later on for suhoor. Ramadan is celebrated to focus on spiritual reflection, help and provide the needy and […]

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petrol prices

Hike in fuel prices for the month of June

Written by on 29 May 2019

The Ministry of Energy and Industry announced fuel prices for June. Prices include VAT. The per-liter prices are Super 98 at Dh2.53 from Dh2.48 last month and Special 95 at Dh2.42 up from Dh2.34 in May. Diesel price has been fixed at Dh2.56, from Dh2.53 in May.

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SHARJAH RULER OPENS THE EMIRATES LARGEST MOSQUE

Written by on 12 May 2019

Sharjah Ruler opens emirate’s largest mosque His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the emirate’s largest mosque over the weekend. The Dh300-million Sharjah Mosque located at the intersection of the Mlieha and Emirates Roads can accommodate over 25,000 worshippers. Construction of the project began in […]

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Floating Stations now open in DUBAI

Written by on 6 May 2019

The new floating station will integrate marine transport with the Dubai metro and buses. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled the UAE’s first floating station. The floating station found at Dubai Festival City is aptly named Dubai Festival City Marine Transport Station and links from Jadaf to Dubai Festival City marine line with […]

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