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Facebook-owned photo-sharing app Instagram has decided to remove the swipe-up feature, which lets creators and brands direct users to third-party websites. It has already been sending in app notifications informing the users that the feature will not be visible from August 30.But that doesn’t mean the social media platform in …

It’s the moment the world has been waiting for – Dubai Holding confirmed today that, Ain Dubai, the ultimate celebration destination that has captured the imagination of the world, is set to open on 21 October 2021. Ticket sales for the 21st of October onwards are now open to the …

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced the completion of the Water Pumping Station project at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park at a cost of AED23.1 million. The station has a capacity of 7.5 million imperial gallons of water per day (MIGD). Commenting on the completion of the …

Abu Dhabi Police has launched a comprehensive campaign to ensure a safe return of students and teaching staff to the in-class learning, in line with all the precautionary measures in place. The Traffic and Patrols Directorate has said that it will increase awareness campaigns to ensure that drivers abide by …

Within one hour.. Ajman Police have arrested an 18-year-old Arab driver involved in running over a 60-year-old Gulf man on Corniche Street at Al-Nakhil 2 area, Ajman, then fled the scene.An eyewitness helped in arresting the fleeing driver, as he was behind the vehicle, and managed to record its data …

The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, announced on Monday that it conducted 325,118 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 …

Abu Dhabi has been ranked the safest city in the Middle East and Africa by the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Safest Cities Index 2021. Abu Dhabi scored ‘very high’ for health security and infrastructure security. Its top regional ranking reinforces the emirate’s position as a safe and secure place to live, …

The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has warned banks and financial institutions of giving loans to individuals and companies without sufficient guarantees, that would secure the ability of the borrower or his guarantor to pay back. Failing to do so is deemed violation of the requirements and controls regulating the provision …

H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, has unveiled the 6-star plate for the Traffic and Licensing Centre at the Fujairah Police General Command. The centre was awarded the advanced rating as part of the 4th round of the star …

Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management has announced that private schools in the emirate will gradually return to full in-person learning in the 2021-2022 academic year. Private schools will continue to offer students in-person learning while also providing the option for remote learning. This model will be in …