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Dubai commuters rejoice: Free Wi-Fi on all intercity buses
Gulf Business
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July 23, 2025
Image credit: Dubai Media Office/Website The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in partnership with telecom provider e&, has completed the installation of free Wi-Fi on all 259 of its intercity buses, enhancing connectivity for thousands of...
Jordan's Ali Al Qaisi falls short in bid to win third UAE Warriors title
The National News
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Ali Al Qaisi failed in his bid to become the UAE Warriors' first three-title champion after coming out on the wrong side of a unanimous decision against Sylvester Chipfumbu. Jordanian Al Qaisi was previously the organisation's Intercontinental...
Ukrainian model reveals chilling final words she heard before being 'beaten into coma' after Dubai party
Daily Mail
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July 24, 2025
A Ukrainian OnlyFans model who was found beaten almost to death by the side of the road in Dubai has revealed the chilling final words she heard from her alleged attackers. Maria Kovalchuk was found with horrific injuries, including severe head...
Dubai bank sees income gain in H1-25 - but profit drops
Gulf News
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"Operating profit grew 9% as the strong loan and deposit growth momentum easily absorbed earlier interest rate cuts," said the bank. The bank has marked Dh2.9 billion as tax expenses for the first six months - “Profit before tax was Dh15.4 billion...
UAE: Abu Dhabi, Dubai ranked world’s most tax-friendly cities for 2025; GCC dominates global top 20
The Times of India
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July 23, 2025
Abu Dhabi and Dubai now top the list of the world’s most tax-friendly cities 2025/ Image: File TL;DR Abu Dhabi and Dubai rank first and second in a global list of tax-friendly cities. Seven Gulf cities, including Riyadh and Doha, made it into the...
UAE shuts 77 social media accounts for illegal domestic worker recruitment
Gulf Business
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July 23, 2025
Image: Pexels The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), in partnership with the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), has shut down 77 social media accounts during the first half of 2025 for legal...
Look: 10 of the most unique restaurants in Dubai in 2025
What's On
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July 24, 2025
Design has to work first. Form follows function, sure – but the best spaces are built to spark a mood, a memory, an emotion. Studies show that well-designed environments can boost dopamine and lower stress levels. Which is probably why some...
UAE media sector sees surge: Box office hits Dh309m
Gulf News
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The UAE Media Council issued a total of 2,562 media licenses and permits during the first half of 2025, reflecting the country’s rapid and expanding media sector. These included 2,152 general media licenses, 235 digital media licenses for content...
Dubai's largest lender Emirates NBD posts 9% drop in half-year profit
Zawya
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Emirates NBD, Dubai's biggest bank by assets, reported on Thursday a 9% fall in its first-half net profit, as lower recoveries and a new higher tax rate impacted the lender's results. The bank posted a net profit of 12.5 billion dirhams ($3.40...
Fake deals: UAE warn against social media scams
Gulf News
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The UAE Cybersecurity Council has issued a warning against purchasing travel tickets through social media platforms, while the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has raised the alarm about fraudulent investment groups operating on these...
Dubai: DLD, Emirates NBD partner to streamline property registrations, deals
Gulf Business
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July 24, 2025
Image: Dubai Media Office The Dubai Land department (DLD) has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Emirates NBD to enhance regulatory processes and streamline real estate transactions. The agreement sets out a joint framework for conducting...
Mercure Dubai Barsha Heights celebrates a decade of sustainability excellence
Tourism Breaking News (UAE)
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July 24, 2025
Post Views: 74 Mercure Dubai Barsha Heights Hotel Suites and Apartments has enhanced its sustainable credentials by achieving platinum certification from the internationally renowned Green Globe Certification (GGC). The hotel is now one of only...
IHPC meeting sets UAE’s global aid strategy and development goals
Emirati Times
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July 24, 2025
Abu Dhabi: The International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council (IHPC) has held its second meeting to outline the UAE’s strategic direction for foreign aid and global development efforts. HH Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,...
MoFA Customer Council strengthens UAE diplomatic service ties
Emirati Times
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July 24, 2025
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has launched its Customer Council as an interactive platform to strengthen collaboration with accredited diplomatic missions in the UAE. The inaugural council for 2025, co-developed with the Prime...
Robert Whittaker vs Reinier De Ridder: Bloody Elbow predictions suggest The Reaper will bounce back at UFC Abu Dhabi
Bloody Elbow
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July 23, 2025
The main event of UFC Abu Dhabi pits two top Middleweights against one another as they both aim for a future title shot. Former UFC Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker takes on Reinier de Ridder, who is a former champion at Middleweight and...
Dubai Design Week 2025: Dates, themes, and key events
Emirati Times
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July 24, 2025
Dubai: Dubai Design Week will return for its landmark 11th edition from 4th to 9th November 2025, held under the patronage of HH Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and...
UAE welcomes Trump's AI Action Plan, ambassador Al Otaiba says
The National News
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The UAE's ambassador to the US commended the AI Action Plan unveiled by the Trump White House on Wednesday. Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba applauded the much-anticipated artificial intelligence plan just hours after several executive orders related...
Why UAE banks ditch OTP SMS: It's not just about safety
Gulf News
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Dubai: With UAE banks now officially phasing out SMS and email OTPs starting July 25, customers are being encouraged to switch to in-app banking authorisation — a more secure and faster way to approve transactions. So, how does in-app...
These Indians own homes in Dubai's Burj Khalifa, here's how much it costs to live in the world's tallest building
India.com
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July 24, 2025
Home Viral These Indians own homes in Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, here’s how much it costs to live in the world’s tallest building From successful entrepreneurs to well-known film stars, a few prominent Indian names have secured their own slice of the...
Cruise control fails on Dubai highway, driver rescued
Gulf News
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Bin Suwaidan further advised motorists to shift the transmission to neutral (N), turn off the engine, and restart it immediately. If that does not resolve the issue, the driver should apply firm, constant pressure on the brakes until the vehicle...