Dubai launches Dh208-billion social welfare agenda; Giant 'bird' lands at Global Village; Up to Dh2,000 fine for violating ban on single-use plastic

[logo]( AABQXAdKB0RNFFlHR0cEWABYCgJPUAhdBCJVDgUNCUoCXVseFkQLEEwUWAlaWAlUEVsLCFNwV1pRUQ8dWg1dGg==&ml=BApSGQZKBwsMXwFI&sl=cE8nGWNlSmt0MkxAQV5LXgpYCgNdUxIMXgdBTQcLCBhR&pp=0) The Morning Buzz Friday, January 05, 2024 [330x210]( AABQXAdKB0RNFFlHR0cEWABYCgJPUAhdBCJVDgUNCUoCXVseFkQLEEwUWAlaWAlUEVsLCFNwV1pRUQ8dWg1dGg==&ml=BApSGQZKBwwOUwZI&sl=cE8nGWNlSmt0MkxAQV5LXgpYCgNdUxIMXgdBTQcLCBhR&pp=0) [Dubai: Up to Dh2,000 fine for violating ban on single-use plastic]( AABQXAdKB0RNFFlHR0cEWABYCgJPUAhdBCJVDgUNCUoCXVseFkQLEEwUWAlaWAlUEVsLCFNwV1pRUQ8dWg1dGg==&ml=BApSGQZKBwwOUwZI&sl=cE8nGWNlSmt0MkxAQV5LXgpYCgNdUxIMXgdBTQcLCBhR&pp=0) [The ban is aimed at protecting the environment from pollution, limiting the consumption of plastic]( AABQXAdKB0RNFFlHR0cEWABYCgJPUAhdBCJVDgUNCUoCXVseFkQLEEwUWAlaWAlUEVsLCFNwV1pRUQ8dWg1dGg==&ml=BApSGQZKBwwOUwZI&sl=cE8nGWNlSmt0MkxAQV5LXgpYCgNdUxIMXgdBTQcLCBhR&pp=0) [330x210]( 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