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2022-03-02 14:23:31 Construction of the railway line between Abu Dhabi and Dubai has been completed.

The line stretches for 256 kilometres and includes 29 bridges, 60 crossings and 137 drainage channels.

The segment of line is a key part of Etihad Rail's network that will carry passengers and freight between the emirates and, eventually, across the country.

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2022-03-02 13:55:52 UAE cancels visa-free regime for Ukrainians just days into Russian invasion.

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2022-02-23 17:02:31 'World's most beautiful building': Museum of Future in Dubai open to public.

The striking building houses a permanent exhibition of future technologies in a seven-story egg-shaped pillar-free structure, standing at 77 metres tall.

Its stainless-steel exterior is covered with quotes in Arabic calligraphy, including 'the future belongs to those who can imagine it, design it, and execute it.'

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2022-02-22 16:02:56 The Dutch eco-traveller Wiebe Wakker travelled to Dubai from Amsterdam on public transport.

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2022-02-22 15:07:31 Novak Djokovic wins first match of 2022 at Dubai Tennis Championships.

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic defeated Lorenzo Musetti 6-3 6-3 in his first match of the year at the Dubai Tennis Championships on Monday.

A month on from when he was deported from Australia ahead of the Australian Open, Djokovic returned to the tennis court to loud cheers in Dubai for a tournament he has won on five previous occasions.

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2022-02-22 10:42:59 Dubai International airport (DXB) continues to be the world’s busiest airport by international passenger numbers for the eighth consecutive year after clocking 29.1 million in annual traffic in 2021.

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2022-02-22 10:32:12 New Dubai ridesharing app promises cheaper fares for customers.

XXRIDE will be officially launched on Tuesday in the emirate and will offer the same services as established apps such as Uber and Careem.

However, its rates will be lower due to how it collects its fees. Instead of charging a per-ride commission, XXRIDE will collect a monthly fixed net amount of Dh202 ($55) from registered drivers who use the app.

All vehicles will be luxury cars such as Lexus and Mercedes models. Open / Comment

2022-02-21 19:11:44 UAE stops drone flying operations until further notice.

Non-compliance with the order can be punishable with a fine of Dh100,000 and even imprisonment. Open / Comment

2022-02-21 19:08:31 Museum Of The Future:

Real-life Iron Man Richard Browning zoomed across the memorable landmarks of Dubai to welcome everyone to visit the most beautiful building on Earth.

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