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We take you aboard the Etihad Rail (opens the original)
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Ahead of the official launch of Etihad Rail's station in Dubai, ARN's News Centre's Lujain Ammar got on the preview journey, departing Mohammed Bin Zayed City Station in Abu Dhabi and arriving at Al Yalayis Station in Dubai. She shares her experience of the journey, giving listeners a first look at the new rail service and what passengers can expect when the station officially opens. Ajman has wrapped up its fourth Real Estate Investment Exhibition, and demand was high enough that organisers act
Spotting fake insurance offers (opens the original)
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On our monthly Consumer Hour with the Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade (DCCPFT), we're looking at scams, specifically the ones designed to look completely legitimate. One of the most common right now is fake insurance offers, policies sold at a fraction of the normal price, sometimes even with official-looking documents, that turn out to be worthless the moment you actually need to make a claim. The government's been cracking down on fake Emiratisation, the Ministry of Hu
Dubai teenager tackles worker dehydration (opens the original)
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A Dubai teenager is turning a conversation with an exhausted delivery rider into a business idea with a social conscience, launching a low-cost rehydration product for outdoor workers. CBSE Class 12 students in the UAE whose board exams were disrupted earlier this year now have another chance to sit those papers. But after a gap of more than six months, should they take it? We get advice from a headteacher. We also look ahead to the launch of Etihad Rail’s Dubai passenger station next week, turn
Etihad Rail: Dubai fares revealed (opens the original)
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The passenger train from Dubai to Abu Dhabi starts running next week, and we now know how much a ticket will cost. The Agenda's Katie Chambers has everything you need to know about the UAE's new commuter service. We're also putting the spotlight on Al Ain, as the city looks to establish itself as a business centre in its own right - attracting major international companies and investing in new industries. But what can Al Ain offer that Abu Dhabi and Dubai don't? What role will its universities p
Should we be nervous about flying amid regional disruption? (opens the original)
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Flights in and out of Riyadh were disrupted after a missile was intercepted over the Saudi capital. So should we be nervous about flying while the conflict continues? We take a closer look at AI - how dangerous is it really, could it help develop better cancer treatments. Ed Sheeran has spoken out about Gaza, raising the question: should pop stars keep politics off the stage? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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