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Saudi, UAE leaders offer condolences after Iranian President Raisi dies in crash
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, May 20, expressed their condolences to Iran on the death of President Ibrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and…
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Video: Dubai vehicle number plate ‘AA 16’ auctioned for Rs 16 cr
Dubai: A vehicle plate number ‘AA 16’ in Dubai was sold for Dirham 7.32 million (Rs 16,59,97,185) at the 115th open auction on Monday, May 20. The auction activities took place at…
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Gulf countries ready to help Iran over President’s Raisi helicopter crash
Gulf countries on Sunday, May 19, voiced “great concern” after a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi crashed. Earlier on Sunday, Iranian state-run news agencies announced that a helicopter carrying the country’s…
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Two Indians smuggling gold from Dubai arrested at Delhi airport
New Delhi: Customs officials arrested two Indian passengers coming from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), for allegedly smuggling 1349 grams of gold at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi. The…
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Video: Businessman parks Kerala-registered Range Rover outside Burj Khalifa
A Dubai-based Indian businessman, Dileep Heilbronn, recently shipped his Range Rover from Kerala to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and parked it outside Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest edifice. Taking to Instagram,…
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Video: Dubai-based Indian woman wins Rs 8 crore in DDF draw
A 42-year-old Dubai-based Indian expatriate woman won a staggering one million dollars (Rs 8,34,84,600) on Thursday, May 16, in the Dubai Duty-Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw. The winner, Payal, became a one…
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IndiGo launches daily flight from Abu Dhabi to new Indian cities
Abu Dhabi: India’s low-cost airline, IndiGo, on Thursday, May 16, announced the launch of daily flights from Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi to Chandigarh and Kannur. It also announced the resumption of…
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Jobs for UAE residents: Emirates hiring cabin crew, check details to apply
Ever thought about starting a career in the aviation sector? Then there’s an opportunity for you. Dubai-based Emirates Airlines has announced a recruitment drive exclusively for United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents to…
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UAE issues security alert for Apple users
Abu Dhabi: The Cyber Security Council of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday, May 15, alerted residents of several critical security vulnerabilities in certain Apple devices, urging them to update their…
- Middle East
Expo 2020 Dubai Museum opens on May 18 with free entry
Dubai: The Expo 2020 Dubai Museum will officially open to the public on Saturday, May 18, marking International Museum Day. To mark the occasion, Visitors on May 18 and 19 can avail…
- Middle East
UAE to roll out Jaywan debit cards: Know benefit, purpose & more
In a groundbreaking initiative, banks and financial institutions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will soon begin the rollout of a new payment card called Jaywan in a phased manner. The announcement…
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Dubai launches new strategy with 200 parks, women-only beaches
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, has launched the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy 2033, aiming to make the city the world’s best living environment. The new strategy was…
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Dubai secures top spot globally for greenfield FDI projects
Dubai has further reinforced its position as the world’s leading hub for foreign direct investment (FDI). According to the Financial Times Ltd’s “fDi Markets” data, Dubai ranked No.1 overall in global Greenfield…
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UAE announces visa support for Indians seeking to get married in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau (ADCEB) recently announced an initiative to extend visa support to Indian nationals hosting destination weddings in Abu Dhabi. This announcement was made during…