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New UAE visa rules ease the transi entry and 6 months visa

The Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, adopted a number of visa facilitations for visitors, residents, families and people overstaying their visa to…

Close Sharjah Light Festival shines brilliantly

The annual Sharjah Light Festival (SLF) 2018 is wowing visitors once again showcasing 24 artists from 10 different countries hosting the most beautiful displays under the direction of the French director Mathieu Felix

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Al Qasimia University receives delegation of international balloon pilots

SHARJAH, 20th September, 2017 – Al Qasimia University of Sharjah received Captain Pilot Abdulaziz Nasser Al Mansouri, President of the UAE Hot Air Ballooning, with a delegation of international pilots who will operate Hot Air Balloon of H.H. Dr. Sheikh…

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Camel-racing, modern art in UAE Ambassador in Singapore

Favourite destination: For many, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is synonymous with oil, iconic skyscrapers, mega malls and beach resorts. However, there are many surprises to be discovered in the seven emirates forming the country, and Abu Dhabi, the capital,…

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Date for Eid ul Adha in Dubai for 2017

Dubai: It’s never too early to plan for the next long weekend, the soonest one happening will be in September. Ebrahim Al Jarwan, an astronomy expert and general supervisor at Sharjah Planetarium, has already made his calculations, and predicts that this…

Dubai Summer Surprises to begin from July

The annual Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) will run from July 1 – August 12 this year, with sales and events set to take place across the emirate. Now in its 20th edition, the six-week DSS is organised by the Dubai…

Eid Ul Fitr in Dubai will be celebrated from Sunday 25th June 2017

The Shawwal moon-sighting committee in the UAE has announced that Sunday, June 25 207 will be the first day of the month of Shawwal and the first day of Eid Al Fitr. Sultan Bin Saeed Al Badi, Minister of Justice…

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Guide to getting UAE residence visa for your parents in Dubai

Exp0ats working in Dubai may also invite their parents in Dubai to live with them under certain conditions, here is a brief guide to bringing parents to Dubai Who can sponsor parents? UAE expatriates, holding valid resident visas having a…

Wild Wadi to move as two new islands will be built next to the Burj Al Arab Dubai

Just when you thought the city was slowing down for summer, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announces a huge new development unlike anything the city…

Ruler of Ajman Humaid Al Nuaimi opens second edition of Ajman Orphans Festival

AJMAN, 16th April, 2017 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has said that Emiratis providing assistance to the underprivileged, both within and outside the country, remain the best role models…

Pink Caravan Ride to launch 7th edition

SHARJAH, 7th February, 2017 Sharjah-based Friends of Cancer Patients’ (FoCP’s) annual cancer campaign, the Pink Caravan Ride will carry out a 10-day cancer awareness drive across the seven emirates from 7 to 17 March 2017 making it the 7th of…

Ruler of Sharjah opens Sharjah Maritime Museum

Sharjah, Jun 07th, 2009 His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, opened the Maritime Museum, here today, in presence of HH Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown…

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Dubai Summer Surprises 2009 reveals a calendar of events

Dubai Summer Surprises, the Dubai’s biggest summer shopping and entertainment extravaganza, revealed its calendar of events for its twelfth edition in an exclusive press conference held at The Sheraton Towers, Kuwait, on Monday, June 1, 2009. The conference was attended…

DTCM Meets Touroperators and hoteliers to increase hotel occupancy

Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has held a meeting with the representatives of hotels, hotel apartments and major tour operators at the One and Only Royal Mirage to review DSS The Dubai Summer Surprise promotional campaign to…

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AED1 mn Etisalat Prize for Arabic Children’s Literature launched

Sharjah, 22nd May 2009 (WAM) In a move to preserve Arab children’s culture during a time of globalization and digital cultural revolution, the Arab Children’s Book Publishers Forum has announced the launch of the Etisalat Prize for the most distinguished…