Ziad Saleh first Arab to get UAE Gold Card

    Abu Dhabi: Ziad Saleh, CEO of Alain Pharmacy Group, became the first Arab expatriate to be issued with a UAE Gold Card permanent residency visa, it was announced by the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship on Friday. ### Saleh received his card along with Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, managing director of VPS Healthcare. ### They…

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      Dh1,000 fine for impeding emergency vehicles

      Abu Dhabi: Not giving way to emergency vehicles or official convoys will result in a fine of Dh1,000 and six black points, a social media campaign by Abu Dhabi Police announced on Instagram on Friday. “This will further reiterate respect for values and national identity and reflect a civilised image for visitors,” read the notice….

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        Iran’s alarming behaviour in Strait of Hormuz

        ### In its 40-year struggle with the United States, Iran has never been under any illusion about the strength of a foe it has imbued with supernatural powers. ### Knowing that it has neither the military nor the financial firepower to fend off America, Iran’s regime has instead sought to compete on what strategists call…

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