One of my recent complaints with Etisalat led to me to the discovery of a simple shortcode.
“ball“ sent to 7726 will block all third party partners from ever sending you any promotional text messages (sms). While that may be a very good thing for your sleep and phone battery life, I soon discovered the drawback of that option.
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Netflix and chill in Ruwais
Web TV giant Netflix on Thursday (January 6) confirmed the launch of its UAE and Middle East operations, following intense speculation in recent weeks. The company has also confirmed the addition of Arabic to the languages it supports. gulfnews
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The UAE Ministry of Energy recently informed us the petrol prices for the next month. To our surprise, they will again be lower than on the previous month. See what are the exact price cuts below.
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Ruwais streets have been flooded with this new toy. The balance wheels, also popularly known as an electric scooter or hoverboard, resemble a skateboard using smart balance wheels. The scooter is maneuvered directly by rider’s weight and body posture.
It has become a popular choice among kids for recreation, fun and portable way to travel and move around. However, it has been observed that the users of the electric scooter are not following basic safety restrictions. As a result there are many incidents reported resulting in personal injuries and vehicle accidents involving this new scooter. In order to avoid even more painful events i will present a safety guide below :
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Starting from 15th of November going to or returning from Abu Dhabi may take a bit more time, but you’ll probably also save some fuel in the process. This is due to a new speed limit that will take into force from mid of November.
The following announcement (poster) was shared on social media yesterday evening, but i did not take it seriously until i have received it, today, on my work email. I have also contacted the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ to confirm this. I have received a reply from Abu Dhabi Government Contact Center confirming the new speed limit.
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Living in a growing and mixed community is always a challenging and interesting experience. While our cultural differences may be in fact our own unique charm, our small mistakes can be highly offensive towards others. So what can we do to guide or correct some behaviors ? Posting photos on social media is not the answer.
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The UAE Ministry of Energy recently informed us the petrol prices for the next month. To our surprise, they will again be lower than on the previous month. See what are the exact price cuts below.
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