UAE Survival Guide
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22 OctDubai speed limits change on 5 roads from 1 November: three go up, two come down 21 OctAl Ain paid parking from 26 October: Dh2 an hour in 3 new sectors 21 OctUAE bans ciprofloxacin in animal medicines from 1 November: 9 products affected 20 OctDubai RTA number plate auction on 24 October: 60 plates, Dh25,000 deposit and how to register 19 OctUAE weather 19 to 23 October: rain in the east, dusty winds up to 50 km/h and highs of 42°C 18 OctUAE flight delays possible in fog: GCAA warning and the outlook to 22 October 17 OctDubai Police arrest 8 over Dh10,000 driving licence scheme: what it means for licence exchange 16 OctUAE weather 16 to 19 October: rain chance in the east, morning fog and highs of 37°C 15 OctFake Google reviews in the UAE: Dubai Police arrests and fines of Dh250,000 to Dh500,000 14 OctCBSE Class 12 special exams in the UAE: 23 to 28 October date sheet and admit card See all updates →Browse by area
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