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Massive drops in UAE airfares expected next month

Massive drops in UAE airfares expected next month

According to the Gulf News, flight ticket prices to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from various parts of the world are expected to experience a significant drop in mid-January 2024. Sources suggest that these fare reductions will apply to longer-haul routes, making it advantageous even for travelers planning last-minute bookings. Malou Prado, CEO of Dubai-based … Read more

Air Arabia Announces Daily Flights From UAE to Kabul

Air Arabia Announces Daily Flights From UAE to Kabul

Air Arabia, a United Arab Emirates (UAE) airline, has announced its plans to initiate daily flights to Kabul, becoming the second Emirati airline to establish connectivity with the Afghan capital. The budget carrier, headquartered in Sharjah, is scheduled to commence non-stop flights to and from Kabul starting January 10, according to the official announcement. Emphasizing … Read more

Dubai’s RTA Raises Minimum Fare for Taxi and Hala Services on New Year’s Eve

Dubai’s RTA Raises Minimum Fare for Taxi and Hala Services on New Year’s Eve

As the countdown to New Year’s Eve begins, revelers in Dubai should anticipate a slight uptick in taxi fares, as announced by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The flag fall (minimum fare) is set to increase from the usual Dh12 to Dh20 at specific locations across the city. This adjustment applies to both regular … Read more

UAE flight ticket rates to decrease by 50% after mid of Jan 2024

UAE flight ticket rates to decrease by 50% after mid of Jan 2024

Residents in the UAE planning their initial overseas trips in 2024 are advised to delay flight bookings until mid-January when airfares are anticipated to witness significant declines. This applies particularly to high-traffic routes such as those to the UK, major European cities, and the Philippines. “There are fare drops even on longer haul routes such … Read more

UAE Warns of Strict Penalties and Prolonged Prison for Violating Consumer Protection Laws

UAE Warns of Strict Penalties and Prolonged Prison for Violating Consumer Protection Laws

In the UAE, a recent consumer protection law, in effect since October, has prohibited suppliers from including clauses in contracts that may harm consumers. The law allows consumers to seek compensation for damages resulting from goods or services, with violators facing fines of up to Dh2 million and a 2-year imprisonment. Legal experts commend the … Read more

Dubai Taxi Company Now Offering Various Options to Pay for Transportation Services

Dubai Taxi Company Now Offering Various Options to Pay for Transportation Services

Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to offer flexible payment solutions for its transportation services. In a strategic collaboration with Tabby, a prominent regional payments and shopping company, DTC aims to provide interest-free credit balances and short-term installment programs. This innovative approach allows customers to effectively manage their expenses while availing themselves … Read more

CNG Station’s Gas Loadshedding Schedule Announced

CNG Station's Gas Loadshedding Schedule Announced

The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has declared a 48-hour shutdown of all Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations throughout Sindh due to a deficiency in gas supplies within the company’s infrastructure. In an official statement released on X, SSGC stated that “all industries, including their power generation units, and all CNG stations in Sindh, including … Read more

Petrol Price in Pakistan from January 1; Check latest update

Petrol Price in Pakistan from January

Karachi – There is little relief in sight for inflation-hit Pakistanis, as sources familiar with the matter indicate that there will be no reduction in petrol and diesel prices in the upcoming fortnightly review. As the country transitions into 2024, the interim government has decided to maintain the current petrol prices, citing a lack of … Read more

PU announces MA and MSc results for 2023; see details here

PU announces MA and MSc results for 2023; see details here

Lahore – On Thursday, the University of the Punjab disclosed the results for the MA and MSc annual examinations of 2023. The country’s oldest university released results for MA Arabic Part-I and II annual examination 2023, MA Political Science, MA Islamic Studies, MA Urdu, and MSc Mathematics Part-I annual examination 2023, as well as MSc … Read more