UAE: 5 Changes & Updates To Look Forward To In May

UAE In May

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1. Global Village Bids Season 29 Goodbye

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Last Call

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2. 14 Bus Routes Get Rerouted

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New Route To Sharjah

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3. Petrol Price Alert + Delivery Fee

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4. WhatsApp Waves Bye To Old iPhones

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5. 3-Day Super Sale Is Back!

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