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CBUAE: Banks, finance companies may defer personal and car loans installments for six months to overcome repercussions of weather condition

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) today issued a notice to all banks and insurance companies to allow the deferral of repayment of instalments of personal and car loans for customers affected by the repercussions of the weather condition for a period of six months. The deferral shall be without imposing additional fees, interest…

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Sharjah Police Waive All Traffic Violations During Adverse Weather Conditions

Major General Saif Al Zari Al Shamsi, the Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, has ordered the cancellation of all traffic violations that occurred during the recent weather depression. This decision reflects the police force’s commitment to its responsibilities toward the community, especially considering the exceptional circumstances caused by the recent weather system in the country. Yesterday,…

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Kuwaiti Prime Minister Designated Acting Deputy Amir in Absence

His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of Kuwait, singed an Order Sunday appointing Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah as Deputy Amir while His Highness is abroad. According to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the Amiri Order stated that this designation would remain valid until the naming of a Crown Prince, and that the Prime…

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Oman and UAE: Fraternal bonds, strategic relations and economic partnership

The Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates are bound by fraternal bonds and strategic partnership. These bilateral relations are witnessing a remarkable progress, thanks to the support and attention accorded by the wise leaderships of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. In its…

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RTA Dubai designates 9 centers for receiving vehicle plates in case of loss

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority clarified that in the event of a lost vehicle plate, its owner must immediately report the loss and apply for a replacement or damaged plate through the authority’s electronic portal rta.ae. The authority, via its official account on (X) platform, indicated that customers can receive their new vehicle plates at…

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Bitcoin ‘halving’ has taken place, CoinGecko says

London: Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, on Friday completed its “halving,” a phenomenon that happens roughly every four years, according to according to CoinGecko, a cryptocurrency data and analysis company. Bitcoin was fairly stable immediately afterward, falling 0.47 per cent to $63,747. Bitcoin enthusiasts had eagerly waited for the “halving” – a change to the…

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Saudi Arabia: Expat gets five years in prison, SR150,000 fine for harassing woman

Dubai: A Saudi court has sentenced an expatriate to five years in prison and imposed a fine of SR150,000 for harassing a woman. The Public Prosecution, after concluding its investigation with its Public Morality wing, referred the case to the judiciary, advocating for the maximum penalties allowable under the law. The accused was arrested and…

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