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On today's episode, the world remembers Brazilian football great Pele after his death at the age of 82 following a lengthy battle with cancer.
Israel ushers in its most right-wing government amid international criticism for its ultranationalist religious stance under returning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Google search data reveals that a lot of people are searching for various inspirational New Year quotes to kick off 2023.
Dubai says it hosted 12.82 million overnight international visitors in the first 11 months of the year, more than 85 per cent of tourist numbers during the same period in 2019, before the onset of Covid-19.
What vitamins do we know are beneficial for living in the UAE
Vitamin D: Highly relevant in the UAE due to limited sun exposure; supports bone health, immunity and mood.
Vitamin B12: Important for nerve health and energy production, especially for vegetarians, vegans and individuals with absorption issues.
Iron: Useful only when deficiency or anaemia is confirmed; helps reduce fatigue and support immunity.
Omega-3 (EPA/DHA): Supports heart health and reduces inflammation, especially for those who consume little fish.
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UPI facts
More than 2.2 million Indian tourists arrived in UAE in 2023
More than 3.5 million Indians reside in UAE
Indian tourists can make purchases in UAE using rupee accounts in India through QR-code-based UPI real-time payment systems
Indian residents in UAE can use their non-resident NRO and NRE accounts held in Indian banks linked to a UAE mobile number for UPI transactions
