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Gearing up for college? Know what to look for in a university
What to look for when searching for a higher education institute in the UAE The UAE’s diverse population makes it a magnet for university institutes from across the globe. Combine that with the local institutions across the country and parents …
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What this new movie can teach us about journalism today
Why is Steven Spielberg’s new film, The Post, so important for journalism today? In a time when news about fake news makes the headlines, journalists are deemed ‘enemy of the people’ by rulers of state and the world casts doubt …
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What is cloud seeding and how is it being used in the UAE?
The UAE is moving at the forefront of weather modification science in an attempt to counter its arid climate and water shortage issues On 9th March 2016, the UAE experienced 287 millimetres of rain across Al Ain and Dubai. It …
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This is where VAT money will go
To ensure that the tax money collected will be put to good use, the UAE cabinet is considering allocating 70 percent of VAT revenues to local governments. If deemed viable, the allotted money will be used to aid development projects …
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How art can help boost health awareness to the public
A new contest is aiming to raise awareness of lifestyle-related medical conditions by tapping into young people’s creativity. Art for Health has been launched by the Ministry of Health and Prevention in line with UAE Vision 2021, which seeks to build …
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VAT-boosted fuel prices mark start of the New Year
The Ministry of Energy has announced that petrol and diesel prices will rise on 1st January 2018. Part of the increase is five per cent Value Added Tax (VAT), which will be added to most goods and services from the …
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Value Added Tax is now in effect – here’s what you need to know
Value Added Tax at five per cent has now been implemented across the UAE. So what exactly is it and how is it going to affect us? The UAE’s Ministry of Finance has put together the answers to some of …
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What you should know about the city’s health status
Cardiovascular disease is the biggest killer in the capital, according to the latest statistics released by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (HAAD). Accounting for 37 percent of deaths in the emirate, cases of cardiovascular disease have risen …
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This is what the future looks like for education here
With a number of national drives announced in the past year, we take a look at how they might affect education in the UAE Knowledge is power, so the adage goes – and it’s never truer than when applied to …
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