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Dubai saw the completion of 1,685 real estate transactions, valued at AED 7.4 billion, this week. According to the Dubai Land Department report, 177 plots were sold for AED 2.15 billion, while 1,137 apartments and villas were sold for AED 2.8 billion. The top three transactions were a land in …

 President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Mohamed Younis Al-Menfi, Head of the Libyan Presidential Council, on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh …

The National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA) and the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) have announced the suspension of all inbound flights for national and international carriers and transit passengers from Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Nigeria from Saturday, December 25, effective 7.30 p.m. This includes suspending the …

Authorities at Dubai Customs have foiled an attempt to smuggle 79,477 captagon pills (14.5kg) at Hatta Border Crossing customs centre. The illegal shipment was discovered on 1st November in a hidden place of a Gulf man’s car who tried to get away with it by concealing it in hidden parts …

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has announced that the new AED50 polymer banknote is an official currency and to be used alongside the paper banknote of the same value, currently in circulation. The new banknote has been distributed to banks and exchange houses, according the CBUAE …

The Dubai Police has recently arrested four Arabs and thwarted their attempt to smuggle 1,160,500 Captagon Pills, an illegal amphetamine, into the country. Dubbed “66”, the proactive operation was professionally carried out by the General Department of Anti-Narcotics, who closely monitored the suspects as they attempted to smuggle the narcotic …

Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) today announced holiday traffic will increase almost 400 percent from 2020 as passenger demand, flight numbers and network presence expand. From the period running 22nd December to 2nd January, Abu Dhabi Airports estimates an average of 32,000 passengers and 102 flights per day will pass …

The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, announced on Thursday that it conducted 365,269, additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement, the Ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus …

The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has announced a new collaboration with Pfizer to develop national competencies and clinical research capacity in Abu Dhabi. In the presence of Abdulla bin Mohamed Al Hamed, Chairman of DoH and Sean Murphy, Charge d’Affaires at the US Embassy, a Declaration of …

Google Maps has started rolling out a feature which will highlight the busiest areas of your city or town. Called ‘Area Busyness,’ the new offering is designed to help you avoid crowds and instantly spot whether your neighbourhood or a part of your city has more than the usual number …