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Dubai ranked among top destinations for 2020

Dubai has once again been recognised as a must-visit travel destination.
50% discount on traffic fines in Sharjah

Motorists who've racked up fines in Sharjah are being given 50 per cent off, if they pay them before the end of January 2020.
Ajman student saves family from villa fire

A 14-year-old Emirati boy has been hailed a hero after saving his neighbours from a fire in Ajman.
New smart system to improve Dubai public bus safety

Dubai is taking further steps to improve the safety of its public bus services.

'Unbearable pain' cuts short Philippine leader's Japan trip

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has reportedly cut short his trip to Japan after complaining of "unbearable pain" in his lower back.
EU's Juncker brands Brexit 'waste of time and energy'

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has said Brexit has been a "waste of time and energy".
Chile extends curfew again as death toll rises to 13

Chile ordered an overnight curfew for the third day in a row as violent protests and looting left 11 people dead.
Canada's Trudeau to remain in power but with minority government

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will remain in power but with a minority government, official results showed on Monday.
New Zealand battles to control blaze at convention centre

Around 23 fire trucks have joined the operation to douse a massive blaze that broke out at the SkyCity convention centre in Auckland.

Fintech is the way forward for quicker, cheaper transfers

Sending money home will get quicker and easier in the future, thanks to FinTech (Finance Technology).
Property prices stabilise in Ajman

Apartment rental prices have remained level in Ajman but have continued to soften in Sharjah.
Revealed: UAE's most in-demand jobs for 2020

Those with strong digital and interpersonal skills will be the winners in the job market next year.
Abu Dhabi project to make desalination cheaper

The cost of producing desalinated water is set to drop to a record low, thanks to a new reverse osmosis plant that will come up in Abu Dhabi.
Expo 2020 Dubai funding to exceed AED 30 billion by 2021

The Dubai government’s total spend on projects related to Expo 2020 is expected to reach AED 30 billion by 2021.

India crush South Africa to clean sweep Test series

India have wrapped up the Test series against South Africa with a 3-0 whitewash.
Arsenal slump to defeat at Sheffield United

Sheffield United have moved away from the Premier League relegation zone after beating Arsenal 1-0 on Monday.
UAE kids can be part of Abu Dhabi tennis championship

Youngsters in the UAE can now sign up for a chance to play a major role in the Mubadala World Tennis Championship.
Bangladesh cricketers go on indefinite strike

Bangladesh’s cricketers have gone on strike demanding a pay hike in domestic cricket and better practice facilities.
India edge towards series clean sweep against South Africa

India are closing in on a Test series whitewash against South Africa.

Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty are married

Nicki Minaj has married her rapper boyfriend Kenneth Petty.
Prince Harry confirms rift with brother William

Britain's Prince Harry has confirmed reports that he’s had a falling out with his brother William, saying they are on "different paths".
Ripley's Believe it or not! museum coming to Global Village

The famed Ripley’s Believe It or Not! museum will be showcased at Global Village this year.
Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan is headed to Sharjah

Legendary Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan will be headed to the UAE later this month for the Sharjah International Book Fair.
'Abominable' film banned in Malaysia over China scene

Animated movie 'Abominable' will not release in Malaysia after its producers refused to cut a controversial scene over the South China Sea map.

Indian students made to wear cardboard boxes during exams

A college in India has been forced to issue an apology after images of students wearing cardboard boxes during an exam went viral.
Avocado wins Hawaii family Guinness World Records honour

An avocado weighing 2.54 kg has won a family in Hawaii a place in the Guinness World Records.
High-tech jacket allows deaf people to feel the music

A new, high-tech jacket has transformed the lives of twin bloggers Hermon and Heroda Berhane who lost their hearing when they were children.
$4.9 million diamond ring to be showcased in Sharjah

A unique ring, worth a staggering $4.9 million (AED 17.98 million), will be the highlight of the 47thd edition of the Sharjah Watch and Jewellery show.
WATCH: Clever dog pretends to faint to avoid nail trimming

A clever dog has won over the internet for pulling off a hilarious stunt in order to avoid his nails being trimmed.

Here's how to register for Abu Dhabi's road toll system

With road tolls set to be introduced in Abu Dhabi from October 15, here is everything you need to know about registering your car for the system before it's too late.

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Dubai ranked among top destinations for 2020
Dubai has once again been recognised as a must-visit travel destination.
50% discount on traffic fines in Sharjah
Motorists who've racked up fines in Sharjah are being given 50 per cent off, if they pay them before the end of January 2020.