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UAE Nationals Require Prior Approval To Fly To Most European Countries
Emirates has announced that UAE nationals need to seek approval from the Consulate General of their European destination, within their departure country, in order to travel there.

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Kind Hearted Gesture To Welcome Back Lebanese Residents
As Lebanese residents returned to Dubai following the explosion that shook Beirut, they were greeted at Dubai International Airport with staff from Dubai Customs presenting them with a white rose.

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Grace Period For Expired Visa Holders
A one month grace period has been announced for visit visa holders with visit visas that expired after 1 March 2020.

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Plans Announced For This Years Emirates Airlines Dubai Sevens
In July this year, World Rugby announced the cancellation of the opening two tournaments of the 2020/2021 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, which included the Emirates Airlines Dubai Rugby Sevens

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New Architectural Festival Launches In Dubai
Dubai Design District (d3) has announced the launch of the inaugural d3 Architecture Festival which is in partnership with the Royal Institute of British Architects Gulf Chapter (RIBA Gulf Chapter).

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Five New Bridges Lead To Deira Islands
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened five bridges that lead to Deira Islands. The bridges leading to Deira Islands Project is a key part of Al Shindagha Corridor Project

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Flexible Working Hours To Be Introduced In Dubai
The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (GHRD) has announced the introduction of flexible working across government departments from 16 August.

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Iconic Dubai Hotel Ranked in The Top 10 Best Hotels Around The World
One of Dubai's most iconic hotels, Raffles Dubai, has been named as one of the top hotels around the world in Tripadvisor's 2020 Travellers' Choice Awards.

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Applying For A License Has Just Got Easier
Everyone is aware that residents need a special license to be able to legally to purchase, transport and consume alcohol in Dubai, and applying for a license involved a lot of of paperwork, including tenancy agreements, NOC's and letters

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Burj Khalifa Lights Up With Lebanese Flag
In light of the blast in the Lebanese capital Beirut on Tuesday 4 august, the UAE showed support towards Lebanon and the Lebanese people by displaying the flag of Lebanon on to the worlds tallest building, the Burj Khalifa.

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Extra Date For Jimmy Carr
Tickets for Jimmy Carr, the top UK comedian and television host, two shows in Dubai sold out within around a day for them going on sale, however if you missed out don't worry - but hurry up. Organisers Done Events have added an extra date. 

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Stand Up Comedy Fans Are In For A Real Treat
Hot on the heals of it's July sell out shows, Dubai's longest running comedy club, The Laughter Factory, is back with a new line up and new shows for August as part of the annukla Dubia Summer Suprises (DSS) schedule of events.

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Sheikh Hamdan Briefed On School Reopening Plans
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, visited the offices of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority

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Distance Learning An Option For School Children Next Term
Parents in Dubai will have the choice to send their children back to school when the new school year starts again, or continue with the distance learning programme that has been in place over the last few months.