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The Food Safety Department of Dubai Municipality clarifies to the public that these rumors are not based on scientific studies or accredited resources. (AFP/ File Photo)

March 5th, 2018 - 12:43 GMT

Dubai Refutes Cheetos Chips Rumors, Says They Don’t Cause Corrosive Gastritis

Can Cheetos chips in spicy flavours cause stomach inflammation and gastritis? Reports surrounding this rumour have been rebutted by Dubai Municipality.

Dubai shuts down 25 percent of its shawarma shops. (File photo)

March 28th, 2017 - 09:29 GMT

Bye bye shawarma.. Dubai shuts down 141 ‘shawarma shops'

Starbucks has some crazy flavors, but elephant dung isn't one of them. (Shutterstock)

July 21st, 2016 - 09:00 GMT

UAE Starbucks debunks rumor of elephant poop in coffee

Sahem, an initiative started three years ago by Royati Family Society, focuses on collecting food across the city and distributing it amongst the needy people. (AFP/File)

June 7th, 2016 - 05:45 GMT

Less is more! UAE’s goal for this Ramadan is to reduce waste and give more to the needy

Dozens of illegally hunted and traded sharks were confiscated during the raid, as well as illegal tobacco and produce. (Shutterstock)

February 28th, 2016 - 07:16 GMT

Food Safety Department latest

Dubai Refutes Cheetos Chips Rumors, Says They Don’t Cause Corrosive Gastritis

Bye bye shawarma.. Dubai shuts down 141 ‘shawarma shops'

UAE Starbucks debunks rumor of elephant poop in coffee

Less is more! UAE’s goal for this Ramadan is to reduce waste and give more to the needy

Shark thieves! Dubai cracks down on illegal shark trade