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UAE banks end SMS OTPs for online payments from Jan 6

From January 6, online card payments will need approval via bank apps, not text messages

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Fines begin for firms missing Emiratisation targets

All eligible firms were urged to complete their obligations by December 31

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UAE mosques hold Friday prayers under new timings

Unified prayer timings aim to standardise worship and support easier community planning

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Worshippers gather at a mosque in Abu Dhabi for Friday prayers, which were held at 12.45 pm under the new nationwide schedule.

Reckless driving: Police impound high-performance car

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Police warn that illegal modifications and dangerous driving put public at risk.
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Zimaya Properties conducts groundbreaking for Belle Vie

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Zimaya Properties conducts groundbreaking for Belle Vie

UAE airlines' travel advisory ahead of school reopening

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New ICP initiative to streamline UAE residency, visas

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UAE to see calm Friday before unsettled weekend weather

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra design leaks on One UI app

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra design leaks on One UI app

Abu Dhabi strengthens status as migratory bird hub

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EAD programme tracked 560 birds and confirms emirate’s role on global flyways.

Tommy Lee Jones's daughter Victoria found dead at 34

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More hospitals join UAE’s basic health insurance plan

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New UAE law allows minors to manage assets from age 15

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New rules for UAE visitors to Georgia in 2026

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Deadly Swiss bar fire: What's actually known so far

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What UK expats should know about health cover in UAE

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PlayStation Plus January 2026 free games revealed

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SPORT

Usman Khawaja calls out racial bias as he retires

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Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja speaks during a media conference at the SCG in Sydney on January 2, 2026, ahead of the fifth and final Ashes cricket Test starting on January 4.

Ashwin questions future of ODI cricket post-2027

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Ravichandran Ashwin