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RTA to launch V coded number plates Image RTA

Dubai’s RTA to offer ‘V ‘coded number plates

These plates will be offered through direct sale on RTA’s website and the Dubai Drive app on smartphones  of various operating systems

Dubai Aviation City x Dubai South sign agreement with dubai insurance

Dubai South introduces new employee protection insurance programme

The programme covers unpaid salaries, gratuity, repatriation costs of return for its employees or their mortal remains and unreimbursed expenses

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Sharjah: SRTA announces partial closure of key road from July 17

The road works will be carried out in two phases according to the emirate’s roads and transportation authority

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UAE records 50.1 degrees C temperature in Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi: NCM

The highest recorded temperature in the country was 50.1 degrees C in Bada Dafas of Al Dhafra region for two consecutive days

Dubai Police response rate in q2 2023

Dubai Police answers over 2.1 million calls in Q2 2023, here’s its response time

Dubai Police enhanced their response time, answering 2,143,796 calls within 10 seconds

Masdar and Iberdrola leaders discuss global renewable energy growth Image Masdar

Masdar, Iberdrola discuss bolstering renewable energy growth

Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Masdar chairman and COP28 President-Designate, has been meeting global leaders to build consensus toward solutions that can deliver an equitable energy transition

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Islamic New Year 2023: UAE announces holiday dates for public and private sector

The UAE government has announced the holiday dates for the Hijri New Year

UAE chases 7% growth to double economy to over $800bn

UAE sets target to achieve 40% cut in carbon emissions by 2030

Sectors such as power and water generation, heavy industry, transport, waste, buildings, and agriculture will reduce emissions as per specific sectoral targets

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Kuwait announces holiday dates for Islamic New Year

The government of Kuwait has declared a two-day holiday to mark the Hijri New Year

Dubai Police Smart Police Stations achieves record in H1 2023 Image Dubai Police_Facebook

Dubai’s Smart Police Stations set new record in H1 2023

A total of 65,942 transactions were processed without any human intervention at the smart police stations during the period

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Oman announces holiday dates for Islamic New Year

The official holiday will apply to those working in both the public and private sectors in Oman

Dubai Police Launches Awareness Campaign on Amended Traffic Law Image Dubai Media Office

Dubai Police launches awareness campaign for recently amended traffic law

The newly launched campaign will run over seven weeks

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UAE records 49.1 degrees C temperature: NCM

The mercury edged close to 50 degrees C in the Al Dhafra region of the country

DMCC welcomes over 1,400 companies in H! 2023 uptown & jlt Image DMCC

Dubai’s DMCC welcomes 1,456 companies in H1 2023

DMCC is now home to more than 23,000 member companies from across the world

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Hijri New Year 2023 holiday in UAE: Will we get a long weekend in July?

The Hijri New Year signifies the start of a new lunar year for Muslims around the world

Temperatures are rising and hot areas create extreme drought conditions. Image credit: WMO

Monday was the hottest day ever as global temperatures rise

The new high underscores the extreme temperatures this summer in the northern hemisphere, and brings into focus the slow pace of progress on curbing emissions

Peter Hellyer image courtesy The National

Obituary: Honouring Peter Hellyer, acclaimed author, historian and filmmaker

Considered a close friend of the UAE, Hellyer leaves behind a legacy that will forever be etched in the country’s history

Guests Enjoying Eid Al Adha Fireworks Image DCT Abu Dhabi

Eid Al Adha 2023: Watch fireworks for free in Dubai, Abu Dhabi at these places

Eid Al Adha fireworks are being staged across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with some locations featuring firework displays for up to five nights

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Abu Dhabi announces free parking, no toll charges for Eid Al Adha 2023 holidays

There will be no parking fees and toll charges during the four days of Eid Al Adha holidays

RTA announces free parking metro timings during Eid al adha Dubai Image Twitter RTA

Eid Al Adha 2023: Dubai announces free parking; changes to metro, bus timings for holidays

All public parking – except at multi-level parking terminals – will be free from Tuesday, June 27 to Friday, June 30

M42 and the Butterfly to empower people of determination

Abu Dhabi’s M42, The Butterfly partner to empower people of determination

The collaboration aims to foster a more inclusive ecosystem for people of determination in Abu Dhabi

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Eid Al Adha 2023: Dubai puts comprehensive security plan in place for holidays

The plan involves government departments and police centres across the city

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Lost at sea: Titan submarine ‘imploded’, passengers confirmed dead

Titan’s passengers are confirmed dead after the US Coast Guard said debris found indicated their ship suffered a “catastrophic implosion”

Astra Tech National Bonds Sign MOu to iffer investment solutions to Botim Image Astra Tech Botim

Botim users to benefit from Astra Tech, National Bonds saving, investment solutions

This partnership gives Astra Tech customers access to microfinance options specifically designed for individuals with low and medium incomes through Botim, supported by National Bonds’ Al Manassah Platform

Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai's Digital Strategy Image Dubai Media Office

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan launches Digital Strategy, new digital projects

The strategy is centred on seven key pillars: digital city, digital economy, data and statistics, digital talent, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital competitiveness

Partial road closure announced from June 24 to 26 on this road Image Getty Images

Abu Dhabi: Partial road closure announced on this road from June 24-26

The Integrated Transport Centre also announced the opening of new signalled intersection on Shakhbout Bin Sultan Street – Al Ain

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Abu Dhabi: Partial lane closure, new speed limits on Al Saada Street Bridge

Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Centre has announced the partial lane closure and speed limits will remain in place until the end of the year

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Abu Dhabi: New traffic rules for delivery drivers

Delivery motorcyclists have been banned from using the fast lanes in Abu Dhabi to reduce traffic violations

Sheikh Hamdan approves Dhs80bn sewerage system and new Dubai SME strategyImage Twitter Dubai Media Office

Sheikh Hamdan approves new Dhs80bn advanced sewerage system for Dubai

Dubai Municipality will partner with private sector companies to implement the sewerage system

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UAE weather: Rains lash parts of Sharjah, NCM warns of convective cloud activity

The UAE witnessed rain showers even as parts of the country saw the mercury spike up to 45 degrees Celsius