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      This is exactly how much petrol prices have increased since January

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      by Sarah Joseph
      1 minute ago

      The UAE has witnessed an astronomical rise in petrol prices since the start of 2022, as has the rest of the world.
      For the first time in seven years, petrol prices crossed the Dhs4 per litre mark since the fuel price deregulation in August 2015.
      Per Emarat petrol rates, petrol prices have risen by over 74 per cent since January.
      The new petrol rates for July were published by Emarat last week. The prices for 98 Super is now 11.5 per cent more at Dhs4.63 per litre rising from Dhs2.65 per litre; 95 Special has increased by 12 per cent and is now at Dhs4.52 per litre; Diesel is now Dhs4.76 per litre and 91 E-Plus now costs Dhs4.44 per litre.

      أسعار الوقود الشهرية: أسعار الوقود لشهر يوليو 2022 وفقاً للجنة متابعة أسعار الجازولين والديزل في #الإمارات
      ⛽ Monthly Fuel Price Announcement:July 2022 fuel prices released by the #UAE Fuel Price Follow-up Committee pic.twitter.com/2vE4WBTfTu
      — Emarat (امارات) (@EmaratOfficial) June 30, 2022

      Due to the Russia-Ukraine crisis, global oil markets have experienced an overall price hike, leading to UAE residents feeling the ripple effect.
      The knock-on effect
      The rising petrol prices are also having a knock-on effect on big businesses too.
      Last week, 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 percent 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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      5 reasons why this luxe Dubai resort is the place to be this summer

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      by Team Emirates Woman
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      IN PARTNERSHIP: While many will be escaping Dubai this summer, let’s not forget there are a plethora of places right here in the emirate where you can cool down and soak up the sun.
      One such hotspot is Caesars Palace Dubai located in the heart of Bluewaters Island. It’s the ideal place to spend the summer months, perfect for family getaways, couples retreats or a relaxing daycation.
      With an array of multi-cuisine dining options, two beach clubs and a luxury spa, the Emirates Woman editors are here to tell you exactly why a stay at Caesars Palace Dubai is a must-do this summer.
      Relax & refresh
      Caesars Palace Dubai makes for the ultimate Dubai beach stay. Right now when you book a Beach Club room at the resort for two nights, you’ll receive daily complimentary access from 5pm to 7pm to Venus Beach Club, a spot inspired by the Amalfi Coast, with free-flowing drinks plus a Dhs300 spa voucher per stay.
      The ultimate beach stay

      Caesars Palace Dubai makes for the ultimate Dubai beach stay. Right now when you book a Beach Club room at the resort for two nights you’ll receive daily complimentary access to Venus Beach Club, a spot inspired by the Amalfi Coast, with daily unlimited F&B packages from 5pm to 7pm, plus a Dhs300 spa voucher.
      For the family
      Enjoy time as a family this summer at the resort. Book a stay (minimum two nights) at Caesars Palace Dubai and get access to the resort’s chilled pools, private beach, water sports, incredible dining (F&B credit up to Dhs500) and summer giveaways. There’s also the Young Caesars all-day kids’ recreation programme for children aged three to 12 where they can enjoy daily indoor and outdoor activities from morning until sunset. There’s also Dhs150 spa credit per adult for mum and dad to enjoy
      Decadent dining experience

      For those looking for a luxury dining experience, Caesars Palace Dubai is home to four unmissable dining experiences including Michelin Chef Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen Dubai, inspired by the hit TV show; Demon Duck by Michelin Chef, Alvin Leung where you can enjoy slow roast duck; Havana Social Club for exquisite Cuban cocktails and flavours; and newly opened Venus Ristorante for an authentic Italian feast. Currently, if you dine early on weekdays at Hell’s Kitchen, Demon Duck and Havana Social Club you’ll receive 30 per cent off from 6pm to 8pm. Meanwhile, children up to 12 years of age dine free at Venus Ristorante and all-day dining spot Bacchanal with every paying adult.
      Stay for the day
      Stay for the day at Caesars Palace Dubai at one of the three beach clubs – Neptune Pool and Bar, Fortuna Pool and Bar and Venus Beach Club – and enjoy 100 per cent back on F&B credit. At the Beverly Hills-inspired spot, Neptune Pool & Bar, soak up the sun for the day from Dhs280 per person on weekdays and Dhs380 per person on weekends. Meanwhile, the Fortuna Pool and Bar is the perfect family spot with its new Fortuna family day pass costs Dhs560 per family with access to the kids club and an inclusive three-course dinner at Bacchanal. Finally, adults can head to Venus Beach Club for Dhs350 for the day and cool off in the company of panoramic views of Dubai on a sun lounger, hammock or cabana.
      For more information visit caesars.com/dubai or call (04) 556 6666. 
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      Everything we know about Lindsay Lohan’s husband Bader Shammas

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      by Olivia Morris
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      Lindsay Lohan is officially a married woman!
      To mark her 36th birthday, the actress shared she had secretly wed her fiancé Bader Shammas referring to him as her “husband” after the couple announced their engagement back in November 2021.
      The couple, who met in Dubai, have been incredibly private about their relationship and Shammas is not in the public eye.
      However, here’s a few things we know about the husband of Lindsay Lohan.

      The couple have been dating for two years
      Lohan, who has been in the spotlight since she was 11, has been very private about her relationship with Shammas. Privacy is one of the reasons she first moved to Dubai in 2014. According to reports, the couple has been dating for around two years and were recently pictured together on a trip to New York City in October.
      He went to university in the USA
      Shammas studied in the USA at the University of South Florida and the University of Tampa studying Mechanical Engineering and Finance
      He now lives in Dubai
      While Shammas now lives in Dubai, and has done for the last four years, he previously lived in Bahrain and Kuwait.
      He works as a financier
      Unlike his wife, Shammas isn’t in the public eye. He works in finance as an Assistant Vice President at Credit Suisse, a global investment bank and financial services firm.
      When did they meet?
      This is largely unknown as Lohan has been private about her relationships, but she did post a photo back in February 2020 with a group of friends featuring Shammas. According to Elle, the caption read: “@aliana lovely night with sister and my boyfriend bader such a magical night.” However, it seems now the post has been deleted as it no longer appears on Lohan’s Instagram feed.
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      In pics: Sheikha Sana Al Maktoum spends time with elder members of the community

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      by Olivia Morris
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      Her Highness Sheikha Sana Al Maktoum is continuing to give back to the local community.
      In her latest public outing, Sheikha Sana joined the ‘Discussions Across Generations’ event with the Ministry of Community Development.
      Her Highness was seen at Ski Dubai, located in the Mall of the Emirates, where she spent time with elder members of the Dubai community.
      A series of photos were posted on the UAE royal’s official Instagram account, where she shared her “happiness and gratitude” to be able to attend the event.
      “I really enjoyed learning and interacting with the elder members of our community at Ski Dubai with the penguins as well as listening to their perspectives on technology and how it can enhance their lives for the better,” she said.

      Her Highness also praised the work of Her Excellency Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Minister of Community Development; Hessa Tahlak, Assistant Undersecretary of Social Development; and Alia Al Joker, Director of Family Development Department, for their efforts “towards building a better community for us all and for their contributions to these wonderful initiatives”.
      Just last month, Her Highness hosted a group of orphans and underprivileged children on a special outing in Dubai.
      In collaboration with Emirates Red Crescent, Sheikha Sana visited The Green Planet, the only indoor rainforest in the emirate, where she accompanied the children on this unique experience.
      Sheikha Sana previously shared with Emirates Woman, during our April 2021 cover shoot with Her Highness, her desire to give back to those less fortunate.
      “I was blessed to be born in the UAE, a safe haven to people from various backgrounds, where women are respected and treated equally, but I know that there are many who are not as blessed,” she said. “I hope to help change this by partnering with charities supporting the education of young children and women’s empowerment.”
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      A man in Dubai arrested for administering Botox injections without a license

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      by Team Emirates Woman
      6 hours ago

      When it comes to cosmetic procedures, you always need to ensure you’re visiting a licensed professional.
      This is something which is closely monitored in Dubai as a man was recently arrested for allegedly illegally administering Botox injections without a license.
      Per The National, the individual reportedly worked for a medical consultancy company and was providing unlicensed cosmetic treatments in Deira.
      Haifa Al Marzouqi, a senior prosecutor at Deira Prosecution, explained the police had worked in cooperation with the Dubai Health Authority to carry out a sting operation on the man.
      Al Marzouqi explained a female officer posed as a potential customer for the man, who had told her she needed Botox injections in her forehead.
      “He examined the woman’s face and told her that she needed a Botox injection in the forehead and asked for Dh4,700 for his service,” Al Marzouqi said.
      Just as the individual was set to anaesthetise the woman’s face, police intervened.
      “The defendant was endangering the lives of others by practising cosmetic surgery without a licence and offering consultations, as well as obtaining medical tools and injections without permission,” Al Marzouqi added.
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      Dubai-based Lindsay Lohan reveals she’s secretly wed fiancé Bader Shammas

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      by Olivia Morris
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      Dubai-based Lindsay Lohan is officially a married woman!
      The actress revealed she secretly wed her fiancé Bader Shammas in an Instagram post to mark her 36th birthday, where she referred to the financier as her “husband”.
      Lohan shared a photo with her now-husband, saying she was the “luckiest woman in the world”. The star also appeared to be wearing a diamond wedding band paired with her engagement ring.
      “You found me and knew that I wanted to find happiness and grace, all at the same time,” she said in the caption. “I am stunned that you are my husband. My life and my everything. Every woman should feel like this everyday.”

      Lohan and Shammas announced their engagement back in November 2021 after reportedly dating for around two years.
      Lohan, who has been in the spotlight since she was 11, has been very private about her relationship and not much is known about her fiance except he is also based in Dubai working as a financier. Shammas works as an Assistant Vice President at Credit Suisse, a global investment bank and financial services firm.
      The actress relocated to Dubai back in 2014. Lohan, who is a former Emirates Woman cover star, previously opened up about her move to the UAE.

      “Moving here was a fresh start,” she told EW. “You hear more about real current events rather than celebrity gossip, which I really appreciate.”
      She also added one of the main reasons she moved to Dubai was due to the “lack of paparazzi”.
      The 36-year-old recently made a return to the spotlight and acting, as she’s currently filming a new project for Netflix, which is set to be released this year.
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      Are meal plans worth it? We put one Dubai-based one to the test…

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      by Olivia Morris
      July 4, 2022

      Now the world is back in full swing post-pandemic, schedules are becoming busier than ever.
      This is why many seem to be opting for weekly meal plans for convenience, health and wellbeing.
      With a whole host of options for meal plans in the UAE, we decided to put one to the test.
      The Plan
      Honest Badger, founded by Yasmin Hadi in 2020, has four different meal plans UAE residents can choose from: vegan; active vegan; protein and active protein, with meals starting from Dhs115 per day. I opted for the protein plan with a total calorie count of 1500 per day. The plan includes lean meats, vegetables, legumes and pulses.
      A bag of your breakfast, lunch and dinner is delivered daily to your door early in the morning, five days a week. It includes your three meals, as well as a morning juice, two snacks and a dessert.

      The Pros
      The main pro of this meal plan (and I’m sure any meal plan) is the convenience. I live a very busy lifestyle, as many do in Dubai, and not having to think about what I’m going to have to eat each day was a huge time saver. Also, admittedly, I’m not a cook and using a meal really helped kickstart my eating habits and staying away from Deliveroo and other meal delivery apps.
      Generally, the meals were tasty and suited my appetite. The portion sizes were decent and I wasn’t left feeling hungry.
      The Cons
      While I did like what the menus offered, there isn’t really much option to customise it. The team are able to cater to different dietary needs, but you’re not given a choice on what you’d like to have. This is, however, understandable given that it’s a small business, it’s just something worth noting.
      In addition, I found that while it was super convenient not to have to think about my daily meals, my job often takes me out and about during the week and I found sometimes I wouldn’t be eating all of the meals given to me. I tried to save some of them for other days, but given changing of schedules last-minute sometimes (too late to postpone days), it was difficult to decipher when I’d be able to eat the missed meals, which meant some of them went to waste.

      The Verdict
      For me, what Honest Badger had to offer wasn’t quite the right fit long-term. However, overall I have to say I would recommend meal plans to kickstart your health journey. It takes the headache out of meal planning for yourself, especially if you’re always on the go, which most people in Dubai are!
      For more information visit honestbadgerfoods.com.
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      Sheikh Mohamed grants groundbreaking decree for Emirati mothers & their children

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      by Sarah Joseph
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      With the UAE continuing to uplift women and their families, another law supporting this has been passed.
      On June 30, 2022, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the UAE, announced a resolution granting the children of Emirati mothers residing in the UAE the same health benefits as other citizens.
      In a mission to ensure the stability and support for the families of Emirati mothers, this new resolution was issued, taking the UAE’s policies one step further.

      President issues Resolution granting children of Emirati mothers same education and health benefits as other citizens#WamNews https://t.co/0KDWqKRXxC pic.twitter.com/WKZqPxVoB7
      — WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) June 30, 2022

      The strategy will be executed and implemented by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs. Support shall be provided to the federal and local government agencies to proceed with the required in this regard.
      Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed recently became president following the passing of his elder brother, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed. Following his election as President, he shares his appreciation for “the precious trust placed in him to bear the responsibility of this great trust and to fulfill its tasks of serving his country and people”.
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