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Get UAE Residence Permit on Mobile – Here’s How

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How to Apply UAE Residence Permit Online

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July 27, 2021

After the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (FAIC) made the service....

engineer in dubai estimated budget of 2 bedroom simple house

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WATCH: Engineer Shares Cost of 2BR Simple House with PHP 875K Budget

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July 25, 2021

Often, when people think about house construction projects, they equate quality with....

Guide to Applying for A Travel Report in the UAE

Guide to Applying for a Travel Report in the UAE

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July 23, 2021

Now that the government has eased travel restrictions under certain conditions, it’s....

Guide to Getting Around Abu Dhabi Using Public Buses

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Guide to Getting Around Abu Dhabi Using Public Buses

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July 21, 2021

Commuters in Abu Dhabi are being reminded to check bus times on....

Sharjah Govt Announces Vehicle Registration with 2-Year Validity

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Sharjah Announces Vehicle Registration with 2-Year Validity

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July 20, 2021

The police have stated that some vehicle registrations in Sharjah will now....

DOLE Announces Job Vacancies for Nurses in the UK

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DOLE Announces Job Vacancies for Nurses in the UK

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July 15, 2021

Great news for Filipino nurses! The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)....

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Family of Murdered Sharjah-Based Domestic Helper Pleads for Justice

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July 9, 2021

The husband of a Filipino domestic helper based in Sharjah, UAE who....

A traveler who arrived at Dubai International Airport with three kilograms of heroin hidden in the lining of a suitcase admitted to attempting to smuggle the drug. On April 24, customs inspectors got suspicious of the 51-year-old Afghan national and investigated his bags, according to the Dubai Criminal Court. Officials Nab Tourist Carrying 3kg of Heroin at Dubai Airport Upon arriving at around 12:30 am, the internal customs inspection unit took notice of the man and proceeded inspect him and his belongings at the airport, the National reported. Even when the cops had emptied his two suitcases, they were exceptionally heavy. An X-ray screening and a physical search revealed that the luggage contained little plastic wraps hidden in the metal bars in the lining. The officers discovered 28 white powder wraps. “After we found the drugs, skilfully hidden inside the bags, we asked him about it and he admitted knowing he was carrying drugs but that he didn’t know it was heroin,” the customs inspector said. The powder turned out to be 3.1kgs of heroin, according to tests. The Afghan informed police that he was given the suitcases in Afghanistan and directed to deliver them to a man in Dubai. He admits to attempting to bring drugs into the emirate for sale. On September 14, he will be sentenced. READ NEXT: Man Detained After Marijuana Found in Luggage at Dubai Airport

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Tourist with 3kg of Drugs Nabbed at Dubai Airport

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July 8, 2021

A traveler who arrived at Dubai International Airport with three kilograms of....

The UAE has surpassed Seychelles as the world's most vaccinated country, according to Bloomberg's COVID-19 vaccine tracker. Since the start of the national vaccination effort in December, the UAE has administered 15.53 million doses of COVID -19 vaccine. UAE Leads the World with Most Number of Vaccinations Surpassing Seychelles This means that 156.76 doses have been allocated to every 100 people, the Gulf Today reported. The UAE leads the globe in vaccination coverage, having enough vaccines to cover 72.1 percent of its population. So far, the government has delivered around 15.5 million doses, which is sufficient to cover a two-dose schedule for 72.1 percent of its population. In addition, the country boasts one of the lowest fatality rates in the world. The UAE also leads the world in terms of the number of people tested per capita. According to UAE Health Minister Abdul Rahman Bin Mohammad Bin Nasser Al Owais, the latest worldwide achievement adds to the country's success and track record in combating the COVID-19 epidemic. The minister lauded it as international acknowledgement of the success of the UAE's National Vaccination Campaign, which is still on track to meet its goals. Bloomberg Vaccine Tracker is widely regarded as the most up-to-date and comprehensive global vaccination tally. READ NEXT: Residents Aged 16 and Above Can Avail of Free Vaccination in UAE

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GOOD NEWS: UAE Becomes ‘World’s Most Vaccinated Country’

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July 5, 2021

The UAE has surpassed Seychelles as the world’s most vaccinated country, according....

VIDEO: Engineer in Dubai Builds 17-Door Apartment Business in Philippines

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VIDEO: Engineer in Dubai Builds 17-Door Apartment Business in Philippines

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June 23, 2021

There’s no telling how long a person can work abroad as an....