Sharmila Dhal

UAE Editor

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Up to 50% off, prizes galore at Dubai Gold Souk Extn

The Golden Vault beckons with exclusive prizes

Each week, the grand golden vault at the heart of the Dubai Gold Souk Extension will be unlocked to reveal jewellery prizes.

New access, 70% cut in travel time in some Dubai areas

RTA signs Dh6 billion agreement with Dubai Holding for enhanced infrastructure

A Dh6 billion agreement between RTA and Dubai Holding will see many infrastructural upgrades in several areas in Dubai.

UAE: How to donate to Fathers’ Endowment Campaign

Six easy-to-access channels set up for making contributions

The Fathers’ Endowment Campaign in honour of fathers aims to establish an endowment fund to provide sustainable healthcare for the poor and needy.

Dubai: Arabic learning now mandatory in private schools

Students up to six years, even at early childhood centres, must learn Arabic

The policy is designed to provide children with the opportunity to develop Arabic language skills from an early age, making Arabic learning both fun and culturally enriching.

UAE firms told to register new Emirati staff in 30 days

Registration of GCC citizens working in the UAE also mandatory

Emirati employees across the federal, government and private sectors (with the support of programs launched by the government such as NAFIS), are must be registered with the GPSSA within the first month of employment.

Champions Trophy: Expect delays on these Dubai roads

RTA advises motorists to plan their commute accordingly

Dubai's Road and Transport Authority (RTA) advises motorists to factor delays on Hessa Street and E11

Watch: Emirati artist loses work worth Dh5m in fire

I was like a parent left childless, recalls pioneering digital artist Jalal Luqman

Jalal Luqman, right, and what the fire left of his works in the warehouse that served as his studio in Abu Dhabi.

German wins $1m in Dubai Duty Free draw

Father of one had been buying DDF tickets for seven years

The latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw.

Dubai: Man with fear of flying flies home after 5 years

How Dubai Airports helped the passenger get over his phobia

Dubai Airports officials swinging into action to deal with a situation.

Jani Jagtiani, Indian expat constantly on a mission

Acclaimed author, artist and filmmaker, who is on a constant mission, gets candid

Jani viswanath Jagtiani at her residence in Emirates Hills.

Meet Jani Jagtiani, global gypsy with a heart of gold

Acclaimed author, artist and filmmaker, who is on a constant mission, gets candid

Global gypsy with a heart of gold: Why Dubai-based Indian expat Jani Viswanath Jagtiani helps others

Dream Dubai: Indian wins Dh3 million on his birthday

45 year old had purchased two Modesh Shopping Cards

An overjoyed Indian expat Suresh Pavaiah.

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