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RTA launches bike rental service in Dubai

Written by on 23 February 2020

The Roads and Transport Authority and Careem have officially launched a bike rental service in Dubai, the first of its kind in the region. The service will provide 780 bicycles and 78 stations across Dubai in the initial phase, eventually expanding to provide 3,500 bicycles across 350 stations in Dubai upon completion. One can take […]

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Djokovic receives 10-year UAE residence visa

Written by on 17 February 2020

Next week, world No. 1 Novak Djokovic will arrive at the Dubai Duty Free Men’s Tennis Championships as a resident of this country. Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo is not the only top sportsperson to be granted a 10-year ‘Gold Card’ resident visa by the UAE, but the list includes the likes of prominent sportsmen such as Djokovic […]

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Nivin Pauly & Manju Warrier to share screen

Written by on 16 February 2020

Mollywood star Manju Warrier will share screen space with young star Nivin Pauly in the upcoming movie ‘Padavettu’. The movie produced by actor Sunny Wayne is written and directed by debutant Liju Krishna. ‘Padavettu’ is the maiden film production venture of Sunny Wayne under the banner of his production house ‘Sunny Wayne Productions’. Director Liju […]

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Cloudy weather, rainfall likely in UAE today

UAE Weather

Written by on 10 February 2020

Dubai: It’s drizzling in certain parts Dubai, while dusty weather is expected in some parts of the UAE, affecting visibility on the roads today, Monday. Light showers were reported in Jumeirah and Nad Al Sheba. The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) stated that residents can expect poor visibility, dusty conditions and an increase in cloud […]

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Oscar 2020 bright lights!

Written by on 10 February 2020

Los Angeles: Hollywood star Joaquin Phoenix finally ended his dry run at the Oscars as he picked up the best actor trophy for his performance in and as “Joker” at the 92nd Academy Awards. Renée Zellwegger has won the best actress Academy Award for her portrayal of Judy Garland in the tumultuous final year of […]

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UAE mobile network changes name again: Here’s why

Written by on 30 January 2020

The UAE Network (Etisalat) provider on Thursday changed its network name to ‘NTD DAY ETISALAT’. As a part of World NTD Day, an awareness day for addressing neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). More than 250 global civil society advocates, community leaders, health experts, and policymakers will unite today in Abu Dhabi to kick off a decisive […]

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New parking meter system!!

Written by on 29 January 2020

Motorists will no longer have to display paper tickets on their dashboards. Motorists will soon be able to pay their parking fees by entering their vehicle details in a smart parking machine and tapping their Nol cards, which eliminates the need for a paper ticket. In yet another move towards a sustainable future, Dubai’s Roads […]

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UAE set for sandstorms

Written by on 27 January 2020

Although the rain is expected to subside, sandstorms will continue across the UAE on Monday, as strong winds blow dust and reduce visibility. The National Centre of Meteorology forecasts cloud over much of the country, especially in northern and eastern areas. Temperatures could reach 21°C in Abu Dhabi and 23°C in Dubai, it said. Wind […]

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SELFIE MUSEUM OPENS UP IN DUBAI

Written by on 9 January 2020

The selfie-Kingdom (TSK) has officially launched. This newly opened museum has 15 rooms with a variety of backdrops suited for the selfie-taker or gram lover.This spot could also welcome Expo 2020 visitors to enjoy their photo-taking since its location is in proximity to the Expo site. TSK was created so that people of all ages […]

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