Tourists arriving in the UAE have started receiving a pleasant surprise at the airport.
All visitors above the age of 18 are being given free pre-paid sim cards.
The cards are valid for a month and include three minutes of talk-time along with 20MB of free data.
Authorities say 10,000 of them have already been given to tourists.
It makes Dubai the first destination in the world to provide a complimentary service.
Brand Dubai to organise 'Al Etihad Parade'
Dubai is gearing up to host the 'Al Etihad Parade' on December 2 to mark the 54th Eid Al Etihad.
UAE approves over AED 2.5 billion in housing support for citizens
The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved 3,567 housing decisions for Emirati citizens in 2025, valued at more than AED 2.54 billion.
Turkey denies allegations of UAE links in Istanbul espionage
Turkey has refuted allegations, circulating on social media, of the UAE's involvement in unlawful espionage activity in Istanbul, with the Turkish Attorney General describing it as "categorically false".
UAE celebrates its workforce in Eid Al Etihad festivities
More than 30 locations across the UAE are hosting special events for workers during the 54th Eid Al Etihad holiday, under the theme 'Our Workers' Happiness in Our Union's Celebration'.
Dubai announces free public parking during Eid Al Etihad holidays
Parking will be free across most public spaces in Dubai during the upcoming Eid Al Etihad holidays.
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