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Nafis to phase out benefits for Emiratis earning below Dhs6,000 in UAE
The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC), through its 'Nafis' programme, announced that a new system will be introduced to support citizens employed in the private sector, particularly those not...
- 20 hours ago
Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions
Iran promised to retaliate against expanded US sanctions that the Americans said would cut Iran's economic lifeline, with Tehran expressing confidence that major trading partners would resist Washington's pressure...
- 18 hours ago
Abu Dhabi Municipality welcomes 16,000 visitors to ‘The Date Harvest Season’
More than 16,000 visitors attended Abu Dhabi City Municipality's 'Date Harvest Season' celebrations at Al Rahbah Plaza and Al Khatim Park, featuring a programme of Emirati heritage, educational and...
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Allahabad High Court dress code verdict sparks row over hijab
A major political controversy erupted after the Allahabad High Court, in a significant judgment, clarified that students cannot insist on altering the dress code prescribed by an educational institution...
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Suhail star appears as UAE summer heat begins gradual seasonal retreat
The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai IACAD announced that their observation team successfully documented the rise of the star Suhail (Canopus) at dawn on Saturday and...
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Sharjah Airport welcomes over 390,000 passengers
Sharjah Airport recorded a significant surge in passenger traffic during the week of 10 to August 16. The Airport welcomed more than 390,000 passengers during what is considered the...
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Shrajah partially shuts traffic from Industrial Area 17 towards Maleha Street until Oct.5 for Etihad Rail Station project
The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has announced a partial road closure and traffic diversion from Industrial Area 17 towards Maleha Street, starting August 26, 2026 (Wednesday), and...
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Italy updates visas rules for applications from UAE for family reunification and study
Italy has introduced new visa regulations for the applicants from the UAE. These include stricter requirements for complete application files, special provisions for UAE students, and updated conditions for...
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Pausing pension contributions for two months disrupts Nafis' benfits, announces ETCC
The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC), announced that Emirati employees in the private sector will be placed on a two-month notice period if their pension contributions are halted or...
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Dubai Police warn against fraudulent ads offering visit visas and jobs in exchange for money
The Anti-Fraud Centre at the Dubai Police's General Department of Criminal Investigation has issued a warning about the growing number of fraudulent advertisements and messages promising work, residency, or...
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Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80
Dolly Parton was around six when she wrote her first song: 'Little Tiny Tasseltop,' an ode to her corncob doll with corn-silk hair. Her mother stored it preciously in...
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Trump govt moves to impose $103,265 fee for H-1B worker visas
President Donald Trump's administration on Monday released a proposed regulation to codify an unprecedented fee of more than $100,000 on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers that...
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Nepal PM allowed to wear signature sunglasses in parliament
Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah may keep his signature dark sunglasses on in the legislature due to medical reasons, an official said on Tuesday, after the parliament speaker had...
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British police issue warning over viral ‘Cat in the Hat’ social media trend
Police forces have responded to an online craze showing Dr Seuss’ famous Cat in the Hat character on streets across the UK and Ireland. Over the past week, mocked-up...
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VIDEO: India's food safety chief Tukaram takes on Domino's, McDonald's and dirty kitchens
Tukaram Mundhe is an Indian bureaucrat on a mission. As a state food safety commissioner, the 51-year-old has raided food businesses in the country's commercial capital Mumbai in an...
24 Aug 2026