Sheikh Mohammed’s inspirational message; Eid Al Etihad holidays; 53GB free data scam; New Salik gates in Dubai: Top trending stories this evening, November 22, 2024
Mohammed bin Rashid: ‘Start running when you wake up’
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has urged the people of the UAE to never lose momentum, advising them to embrace relentless determination and strive for excellence in all aspects of life.
Eid Al Etihad: UAE private sector holidays announced
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced that December 2 and 3 will be a paid public holiday for private sector workers in the UAE on the occasion of the 53rd Eid Al Etihad. Work will resume on Wednesday, December 4.
53GB free data on UAE Eid Al Etihad holidays? UAE telcos clarify
UAE’s biggest telecommunications provider e& has advised its customers in the Emirates to exercise caution when they come across social media offers. A viral message shared on WhatsApp, and other social platforms, promoted a free 53GB data package to customers on the occasion of UAE’s 53rd Eid Al Etihad (National Day).
2 new Dubai Salik gates from Sunday: 5 things to know
From Sunday, November 24, new Salik gates will become operational in Dubai, after Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that it would be introducing two new toll gates this year, which would not only distribute traffic across the city’s entire road network, reducing traffic congestion and volume, but also encourage people to use public transport options, like the Dubai Metro, public buses and marine transport.