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      Sheikh Hamdan shares sweet photo of his twins with grandfather Sheikh Mohammed

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      by Team Emirates Woman
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      His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is no stranger to sharing tidbits of his family life with his loyal fans.
      Having shared some snippets from his summer holiday in the UK with twins Rashid and Shaikha, the Crown Prince of Dubai is also spending quality time with his father, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
      Sheikh Hamdan, affectionately known as Fazza, shared a snap on Instagram with his father and his two children spending time together in the UK.
      In the forefront of the photo twins Rashid and Shaikha are seen sitting in a pushchair, with doting dad Sheikh Hamdan and grandfather Sheikh Mohammed behind.

      Sheikh Hamdan captioned the post with three heart emojis: one red, one blue and one pink, representing the Dubai Ruler and his two grandchildren.
      Holidaying in the UK
      Fazza has been spending time in the UK with his two children during the summer months.
      ALSO READ: 7 times Sheikh Hamdan was the ultimate doting father to twins Rashid & Shaikha
      Last week, he posted a few snaps from his recent outing with his horses in the countryside where his son Rashid accompanied him.

      In the first photograph, the little one is seen with his dad petting one of the horses at the stable. But it’s the second photo which shows just how grown-up Fazza’s son has gotten as he was seen holding his dad’s hand, walking alongside him in the fields.
      Sheikh Hamdan simply captioned the post with a blue heart and a horse emoji, suggesting it was just 14-month-old Rashid was with him at the stables.
      Rashid and Shaikha celebrated their first birthday back in May.
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      The ultimate guide to the best private schools in Dubai, per the KHDA

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      by Sarah Joseph
      3 hours ago

      Dubai is known to always put education at the forefront.
      Under the guidance of the emirate’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), Dubai-based schools continue to strive to provide the very best experience and education for students.
      Ensuring parents across the emirate are in the know about the very best Dubai education has to offer, the KHDA has ranked all 218 private schools in the emirate, with only 17 receiving an ‘outstanding’ certification.
      So, if you’re currently searching for the very best school to enroll your child in, take a look at the institutions which have been given the seal of approval by the emirate’s education authority.

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      The touching way Sheikha Hissa paid tribute to her late father Sheikh Hamdan

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      by Team Emirates Woman
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      Her Highness Sheikha Hissa bint Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the daughter of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the former Deputy Ruler of Dubai, is ensuring her late father’s legacy continues to live on.
      Attending the Sussex Stakes in the UK last week, Sheikha Hissa was cheering on horse Baaeed as he was victorious in coming first in Group 1.
      While her father may not have been able to be there in person, Her Highness made a touching tribute to Sheikh Hamdan when she was at the Sussex Stakes.
      In an interview with Racing TV following Baaeed’s win, the sheikha was seen wearing a badge with her father’s photo which was pointed out by the interviewer.

      “Is that a badge of your father you’ve got there?” the interviewer asked.
      “Yes, my father’s photo,” Sheikha Hissa replied.
      To which the interviewer said, “So, he comes with you…”
      “Always,” Sheikha Hissa replied, finishing her sentence.
      It was a special victory for Sheikha Hissa and Baaeed at the Sussex Stakes as the racehorse is directly from the lineage Sheikh Hamdan bred.
      “For me and my family he means the world,” Sheikha Hissa said of Baaeed’s victory. “It’s good to see one of our best horses coming from that lineage that my father worked hard on.”
      Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid died last year. His passing was announced by his brother, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai.
      He was aged 75 at the time of his passing on March 24, 2022.
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      Video: Sheikh Hamdan praises Dubai delivery driver for good deed

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      by Team Emirates Woman
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      His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, has praised a Dubai delivery driver for an act of good.
      Taking to Twitter over the weekend, His Highness shared a video, which was caught on camera by another onlooker, of the man removing an obstruction from a busy intersection.
      In the footage, the man, who is a Talabat delivery driver, is seen waiting until the lights turn red at the intersection to remove two concrete blocks causing a slight road obstruction to oncoming traffic.
      Sheikh Hamdan referred to the individual’s good deed as “an act of goodness in Dubai to be praised” and called on his followers to help him find the man.
      “An act of goodness in Dubai to be praised,” Sheikh Hamdan said of the individual’s good deed. “Can someone point me to this man?”

      An act of goodness in Dubai to be praised. Can someone point me to this man? pic.twitter.com/clEIWQQe3A
      — Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) July 31, 2022

      It wasn’t long before the man in question was found, prompting Sheikh Hamdan to personally thank him on his social media channels.
      “The good man has been found,” he said. “Thank you Abdul Ghafoor, you are one of a kind. We will meet soon!”

      The good man has been found. Thank you Abdul Ghafoor, you are one of a kind. We will meet soon! pic.twitter.com/ICtDmmfhyY
      — Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) July 31, 2022

      Sheikh Hamdan is currently away in the UK where he spends a lot of his time, but we have no doubt upon his return he will be thinking delivery driver Abdul in person.
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      Everything to know about the luxe new Emirates cabin class launching today

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      by Sarah Joseph
      2 hours ago

      Dubai-based airline Emirates continues to lead the way in aviation.
      At the beginning of June, the carrier announced it was the first Middle Eastern airline to launch a premium economy class set to be “unmatched in the industry”.
      Now, the new Emirates premium economy class has officially launched and is set to be a gamechanger for passengers who can now opt for a more luxurious experience, especially on long-haul flights.
      The new cabin class will be open on popular A380 routes to London, Paris, and Sydney from August 1, 2022. From December onwards, the service will also be available to customers flying to Christchurch, New Zealand.
      “The Emirates A380 is already one of the most sought-after travel experiences in the skies, and now we’ve made it even better,” Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline, said.
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      The new premium economy offers a 2-4-2 cabin layout with additional leg room for maximum circulation for customers during the flight. With a revamped entertainment experience guests can enjoy up to 5,000 music, movies, TV, news, and other content channels, with accessible charging points and a wider dining table.
      To ease the hassle of checking in, the airport will also offer a dedicated check-in area for Premium Economy at Dubai International Airport, Terminal 3, or a self-service check kiosk to avoid long queues.
      For a superior travel experience, Emirates Airlines also recently launched a complimentary at-home check-in service for business and first-class passengers at home, with a nominal fee for economy class passengers.
      For more information visit emirates.com. 
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      UAE fuel prices drop in August after reaching highest rates in 2022 in July

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      by Team Emirates Woman
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      The UAE has announced a drop in fuel prices for August 2022.
      This comes after prices reached an all-time high in July, crossing the Dhs4 per litre mark since the fuel price deregulation in August 2015.
      However, Emarat announced the petrol rates for August which has seen a drop of up to 62 fils per litre, with 95 special and 91 E-Plus falling back below Dhs4 per litre.
      ALSO READ: This is exactly how much petrol prices have increased since January
      Throughout August 98 Super is now Dhs4.03 per litre; 95 Special is now Dhs3.92 per litre; Diesel is now Dhs4.14 per litre; and 91 E-Plus is Dhs3.84 per litre.

      ⛽ Monthly Fuel Price Announcement:August 2022 fuel prices released by the #UAE Fuel Price Follow-up Committee pic.twitter.com/HhACWarUyz
      — Emarat (امارات) (@EmaratOfficial) July 31, 2022

      The price drop will undoubtedly be welcomed by many across the country following prices increasing for two months consecutively in June and July 2022.
      It was found petrol costs had increased by a whopping 74 per cent up until July 2022, since the beginning of the year.
      The knock-on effect
      The rising petrol prices are also having a knock-on effect on big businesses too.
      In June, ride-hailing company, Uber Technologies Inc. announced price increases, announcing customers would now be charged as much as 11 per cent more for certain trips.
      With global petrol and diesel prices continuing to reach soaring highs, many parts of the UAE including Sharjah have seen a hike in taxi fares.
      To keep the low-income citizens in mind, the new allowance will provide a monthly subsidy of 85 per cent of the fuel price increase over Dhs2.1 per litre, as reported by WAM.
      Per the latest fuel subsidy scheme, the head of these families will receive a subsidy of 300 litres, while working wives will receive a subsidy of 200 litres. The announcement came as part of the UAE president’s directive to restructure its social welfare programme for low-income Emiratis, doubling its size to Dhs28 billion.
      Despite the increase in prices, the UAE continues to be the third-biggest OPEC producer followed by Kuwait.
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      11 destinations that have visa on arrival and visa-free entry for UAE residents

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      by Sarah Joseph
      1 hour ago

      If you’re looking for a quick escape without any additional visa hassle, we’re here to help.
      While travel is very much back on everyone’s radars, sometimes certain passports require specific visas, which can quite often be a tedious process. However, for UAE residents, there are many destinations which are visa-free or have a visa-on-arrival option.
      Below, the Emirates Woman editors have curated a guide for all the countries offering visas on arrival for UAE residents.
      Georgia

      All UAE residents who have a valid visa can travel to the country and receive a visa on arrival in Georgia. Holders of other GCC countries can travel visa-free for a period of 90 days and receive an entry stamp upon arrival. From Tblisi’s nightlight to stunning mountains, there’s a long list of endless activities to do on your visit.
      You can check the latest visa regulations here.
      Armenia

      With a rich history and picturesque ancient architecture, a visit to the country should definitely be added to your bucket list. All Indian, Lebanese, Jordanian and South African nationals with a valid UAE residency visa can receive a visit visa on arrival due to the positive relations between the UAE and Armenia leading to a special visa-waiver programme. The cost of the visa is around Dhs20 and details regarding additional requirements can be found online.
      You can check the latest visa regulations here.
      Azerbaijan

      Known for its contemporary design, Azerbaijan is home to iconic buildings including landmarks designed by the famous Zaha Hadid. All UAE residents with a valid residency visa can present the passport at the counter after paying and receive a visa on arrival or apply for an e-visa on evisa.com.az to avoid standing in long queues.
      You can check the latest visa regulations here.
      Maldives

      For a quick idyllic getaway, a tourist visa is granted to all nationalities visiting the country. A few requirements such as a pre-paid hotel or accommodation booking, sufficient funds to last during the stay, confirmed tickets to return to their home country or country of residence and a traveller declaration form which must be filled in and submitted by all passengers going to and from the Maldives within 96 hours of travel. A visa for a maximum time period of 30 days will be granted on arrival for tourists. With an archipelago of islands to visit, travellers can experience nature at its finest.
      You can check the latest visa regulations here.
      Seychelles

      With Seychelles being a visa-free country, Indian citizens will not require a visa on arrival or an e-visa to enter the country for a short stay. This scenic escape ensures a seamless travel experience, however, a valid passport will be required to gain entry into the country. However, certain documents such as a valid return ticket, confirmed accommodation and sufficient funds for the duration of the stay amounting to $150 (Dhs550) per day are required in case asked for.
      You can check the latest visa regulations here.
      Nepal

      Most nationalities can receive a visa on arrival for a small price depending on the tenure of the visit. A 15-day visa costs Dhs110, a 30-day visa costs Dhs183 or a 90-day permit for Dhs460 and can be decided accordingly upon arrival. All Indian passport holders do not require any visa and can visit hassle-free.
      You can check the latest visa regulations here.
      Serbia

      For passports with a valid Schengen, UK or US visa, a visa-free entry is granted upon arrival. For those who do not have the mentioned visas, five documents will be required including travel booking details, a negative PCR test issued prior to travel, proof of vaccine, the original passport and proof of funds to substantiate enough money for the stay and to leave.
      You can check the latest visa regulations here.
      Indonesia

      With the perfect blend of culture, nature, culinary delights and design mastery, this haven should be on your list of destinations to travel to. Bali is now open for tourists after the pandemic, as this irresistible country offers a visit visa on arrival for a period of 30 days, which can be easily extended for another 30 days at any visa office in the country. Upon arrival in Indonesia, there is a checkpoint available for visa on arrival which is priced at $35 (Dhs128).
      You can check the latest visa regulations here.
      Mauritius

      Known for its expansive beaches, lagoons and reefs, this country is most definitely a must-visit for all. For those who love nature, there’s a wide range of forests, waterfalls and hiking trails to experience the outdoors. The maximum duration of stay is three months and it is free for UAE citizens. Upon arrival, passengers need to visit the immigration counter and show the original passport to obtain an entry stamp.
      You can check the latest visa regulations here.
      Sri Lanka

      All UAE residents can receive an e-visa which can be obtained from the comfort of their homes. A visa can be applied for online prior to visiting with the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) initially limited to 30 days validity from the date of arrival and extended for up to six months. All applicants require a mandatory passport to be valid for six months from the date of arrival. It is important to check the list of countries eligible for Sri Lanka ETA before applying.
      You can check the latest visa regulations here.
      Thailand

      All UAE residents will need to apply for a Thailand Pass which takes up to one to two hours when the application is submitted. After submitting the required documents, passengers will receive a QR entry code and a Thailand Pass ID needed for entry. With the UAE included in the Visa Exemption Scheme of Thailand, UAE citizens can stay up to a period of 30 days.
      You can check the latest visa regulations here.
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      Retreat from the heat this summer at this ultra-private and luxurious UAE resort

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      by Team Emirates Woman
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      IN PARTNERSHIP: Are you looking to retreat from the heat this summer, but don’t want to have to travel too far afield? We’ve got just the place for you.
      For a short getaway, The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah Al Wadi Desert is the perfect resort to escape to, both offering optimum privacy and a wealth of activities for guests to enjoy during the summer months.
      Situated in the heart of Ras Al Khaimah, this sophisticated and luxurious hotel is just a short drive from Dubai, but offers a whole new world of escapism.
      Optimum privacy

      With 100 Bedouin-inspired villas taking guests back to the country’s archives, each stay at this property is beyond the norm. The all-villa resort provides guests with complete privacy as each has its own private entrance and private pool, with the option for in-villa dining also.
      Delectable dining

      This summer, the resort has created a special seasonal menu at its award-winning Farmhouse restaurant. Embodying the ‘Farm to Table’ concept, the delectable dishes on the seasonal menu are all made from the freshest ingredients from the hotel’s 450sqft organic chef’s garden, as well as from wild meats and homegrown vegetables.
      Adventure awaits
      As you recharge amongst the Arabian desert surroundings, opt for an adventurous activity early doors. Take advantage of the cooler temperatures in the early morning and explore the surrounding wildlife via horseback. You may into close contact with the powerful Arabian Oryx, shy Arabian Gazelles or even the Blackbuck antelope. End your horse-riding session on a high note with breakfast at The Paddock Café where the menu is inspired by the 16 horses at the stables.
      Relax & revitalise

      Nothing says escapism like an indulgent spa experience. Immerse yourself in the Al Wadi Spa’s signature Rainforest experience which combines European hydrothermal culture with Middle Eastern bathing rituals. Featuring 16 stations, featuring a series of steam showers, hammam, Ice Igloo and more, the entire experience will help to cleanse and detox the whole body.
      A whole new ‘light’
      Explore the desert landscapes at sunset on a guided night walk, enabling you to see the Arabian desert in a whole new light. You’ll be able to encounter the many nocturnal animals that remain unknown to the daylight including desert hedgehogs, wily desert foxes and frog-eyed geckos.
      The details
      Avail a one-night stay in an Al Rimal Villa with prices starting at Dhs2,200++. This includes a night’s stay in a villa with a private pool, breakfast and a complimentary bird and owl show. For those who wish to stay at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert for longer, opt for a minimum of three nights to enjoy additional benefits and to save 20 per cent.
      For more information visit ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/uae/al-wadi-desert/offers.
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