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Dubai Airports pledges to ban single-use plastic

Written by on 11 June 2019

Dubai Airports announced on Monday that they pledge to ban all single-use plastics from consumer spaces at the busiest international airport in the world that will be effective from January 1, 2020. Every year Dubai Airports recycles over 43,000 tonnes of paper, glass, and other waste to limit its impact on the environment. Dubai Airports […]

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The date for Eid Al Adha 2019 revealed

Written by on 10 June 2019

According to the International Astronomical Centre (IAC) in Abu Dhabi, Eid Al Adha is to likely fall on August 11th –Sunday. Most Arab and Islamic centers will be able to easily and clearly see the new moon of Zul Hijjah by naked eyes and telescopes. As is the case every year, Saudi Arabia will announce […]

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UAE breaks a world record!

Written by on 30 May 2019

Harees is one of the most popular Ramadan dishes in the GCC. It is made up of ground wheat and meat and is a variation of porridge can be found in all Emirati houses during iftar or later on for suhoor. Ramadan is celebrated to focus on spiritual reflection, help and provide the needy and […]

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petrol prices

Hike in fuel prices for the month of June

Written by on 29 May 2019

The Ministry of Energy and Industry announced fuel prices for June. Prices include VAT. The per-liter prices are Super 98 at Dh2.53 from Dh2.48 last month and Special 95 at Dh2.42 up from Dh2.34 in May. Diesel price has been fixed at Dh2.56, from Dh2.53 in May.

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NASA is giving out a one-way ticket to Mars?

Written by on 29 May 2019

NASA invites people to submit their names to fly aboard the next Mars Rover in 2020. Even though the mission to land people on the red planet is still a year away, they have started preparations way early due to the increased demand. The last date to submit names is September 30th, 2019. The names […]

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ICC World Cup 2019: It is Game time!

Written by on 29 May 2019

It is that time of the year where ten countries are going to battle it out to win the coveted ICC World Cup Trophy 2019. The tournament will be hosted by England and Wales for six weeks which starts on the 30th of May 2019 with the home country England VS South Africa with the […]

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