New fuel prices in the UAE are now lower than those before deregulation began. The price for a litre of diesel has dropped by 35% as it now costs AED 1.87 compared to AED 2.90 before deregulation. Energy Economist, Robin Mills says the deregulation was well timed by the UAE government as it did not have a big impact on the economy.
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As for gasoline products, Super is AED 1.81 per litre, Special is AED 1.70 per litre, and E Plus is AED 1.63 per litre.
UAE approves gene replacement therapy to treat spinal muscular atrophy
The UAE has become the second country in the world to approve the use of Itvisma to treat spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in eligible adults and children aged two years and above.
Cloudy weather, rain forecast for parts of UAE
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) is forecasting partly cloudy to cloudy conditions at times on Saturday, with the chance of convective cloud formation and rainfall in some areas — particularly across the northern and eastern regions.
Sri Lankan President thanks UAE for flood relief efforts
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has spoken by phone with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who expressed gratitude for the UAE’s humanitarian support to communities affected by recent floods.
Dubai’s beaches, parks reopen as weather improves
With improved weather conditions across the emirate, Dubai Municipality has announced the reopening of beaches, public parks and open-air markets.
