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UAE condemns Israeli minister’s call to destroy Palestinian village
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has condemned comments by Israeli Finance Minister Betzalel Smotrich calling for the destruction of the Palestinian village of Huwara, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. In a…
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UAE announces guidelines on ‘tax residency’
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Finance has issued guidelines on determining tax residency for individual residing in the country, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. The rules, which took effect…
- Middle East
1-year visa extension for widows and divorced women in UAE
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) grants one-year extension on residence visa to divorced or widowed women— living in the country on their husband’s visa. The extension on the visa also…
- Middle East
SpaceX Crew-6 mission launch called off two minutes before
Abu Dhabi: The launch of SpaceX Crew-6 mission from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A in Florida to the International Space Station (ISS) was scrapped 2.5 minutes before the liftoff on Monday.…
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Sharjah hotel offers free meals for unemployed visit visa holders
Abu Dhabi: Those who come to Sharjah on a visit visa in search of job will no longer have to starve without food. A Pakistani restaurant in Sharjah is offering free meals…
- India
Airfares from UAE to India to increase as Ramzan approaches
Abu Dhabi: Airfares from United Arab Emirates (UAE) to India are expected to increase by 10 to 25 per cent from the first week of Ramzan 2023, starting from March 23 local…
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Allu Arjun honored with UAE Golden Visa
Hyderabad: Tollywood actor Allu Arjun became the latest celebrity from India to be honore with a Golden Visa from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He shared the news with his fans on…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi govt raises Golden visa validity from 5 to 10 years
Abu Dhabi: The validity period of ‘Golden’ visas in Abu Dhabi for all categories has been raised from five years to 10 years, local media reported. Mark Dorsey, Director of Operations at…
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Sheikh Hamdan grants golden visa, financial rewards to UAE top-performing high-school students
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council, has met top-performing high school students and issued directives to offer them…
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UAE Prez Sheikh Mohamed inaugurates Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque replica in Indonesia
Jakarta: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday inaugurated the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Indonesia in the presence of President Joko Widodo, the Emirates News…
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Abu Dhabi retains top spot as world’s most pandemic-resilient city
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi has once again topped the list of the world’s most pandemic-resilient city globally for its advanced and robust infrastructure, commitment and leadership, Abu Dhabi Media Office (ADMO) reported.…
- Entertainment
Malayalam actor Neeraj Madhav granted UAE’s Golden Visa
Chennai: The United Arab Emirates has granted Malayalam actor Neeraj Madhav its prestigious Golden Visa. Taking to Instagram, Neeraj Madhav said: “Absolute privilege and honour to receive my golden visa from the…
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High UAE gas prices stand out where cheap fuel was the norm
Dubai: Mere years ago, fuel was cheaper than bottled water in the oil-rich United Arab Emirates. Now, long lines snake outside gas stations on the eve of price hikes each month. Fuel…