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Dubai International Arabic Calligraphy Exhibition, DIACE, got underway today with an open discussion by Mohammed Al Murr, Chairman of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library, about the Arabic calligraphy. Now in its 10th season, the event will feature works by talented calligraphers who will explore the medium in modern …

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, ADFD, has announced its plan to deposit US$250 million into the Central Bank of Sudan, CBOS, to secure increased liquidity and strengthen the financial position of Sudan. The deposit falls within the framework of the newly announced US$3 billion (AED11 billion) UAE-Saudi Arabia joint aid …

A vehicle was completely burned after a fire broke out due to a collision of 3 vehicles in Abu Dhabi. The reason behind the collision was found to be not leaving enough safety distance and not paying attention to the road. Lt. Col. Jaber Al Mansouri, Head of Traffic Accidents …

Ticket prices for Expo 2020 Dubai were announced on Saturday, opening doors to a six-month global event that will feature cultural highlights, entertainment, and innovation. Organisers announced two options for individuals interested in exploring Expo 2020, with single-day or three-day passes. A single-day adult (18 and over) ticket will cost …

A new shipment of cigarette packets marked with the Digital Tax Stamps approved by the Federal Tax Authority, FTA, has made it to Dubai. The Stamps will be electronically tracked to ensure Excise Tax due on tobacco products has been settled. In a press statement issued today, the Authority explained …

Qatar has decided to withdraw its measures against the UAE in a significant concession aimed at averting the consequences of the UAE’s case in WTO against an illegal Qatari ban on UAE goods and services. During a session of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of the WTO, on Friday to …

A businesswoman was a victim of a hairstylist who convinced her that she has enough experience in this field and that she has secret mixtures that restore hair’s shine and strength. The victim agreed with enthusiasm thinking she was going to get the promised result. The stylist prepared her secret …

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, met with Vice President of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Qishan, today. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the second day of his official visit to Beijing heading the UAE delegation …

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum held discussions with the Chinese President His Excellency Xi Jinping in Beijing, China, in the presence of a high-level UAE delegation accompanying His Highness. The meeting was held on the …

Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA) said that ‘1001 Nights: The Last Chapter’, beautifully underlines the role of humanitarian literature in promoting positive values and ethics in society. Her Highness …