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For 1st time-ever, IPL auction to be held overseas in Dubai
The upcoming auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is set to be held in Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on December 19. This marks the first-ever instance that the auction will not be…
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Eight top places to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2024 in Dubai
As the year 2024 approaches and if you are looking to celebrate your New Year’s Eve with a bang, then Dubai is the place. Dubai is known for its glamorous New Year’s…
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Germany terminates footballer Anwar El Ghazi over posts on Palestine
The German football club Mainz 05 has terminated the contract of Dutch forward Anwar El Ghazi over his social media posts, in which he declared his support for Palestine against Israel in…
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15 killed in Israeli attack on ambulance convoy near Gaza’s largest hospital
At least 15 Palestinians were killed and injured 60 others in an Israeli airstrike on an ambulance convoy in front of the gate of the Al-Shifa Hospital, the largest facility in Gaza…
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IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi’s campus begins operation with a Master’s course
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)’s first overseas campus in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi, is all set to begin its operation with a Master’s course in energy transition…
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Tavelling to Dubai this month? Get special passport stamp
Abu Dhabi: Passengers arriving at Dubai airports from Monday, November 6 to Saturday, November 18 will be getting a special “Dubai Airshow–The Future of the Aerospace Industry” stamp on their passports, the…
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Saudi Arabia interested in buying USD 5-billion stake in IPL: Report
In a move aimed at diversifying the oil-dependent economy, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has expressed its interest in buying a huge stake in the 30 billion dollars Indian Premier League…
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Zakir Naik wins $320,000 in defamation suit, donates it to Palestine
Islamic preacher Dr Zakir Naik has announced a donation of RM 1.52 million ($320,000), he was awarded in defamation case, to Palestinians enduring Israel’s war on Gaza. The announcement was made after…
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UAE embassy in Netherlands urges citizens to stay cautious of Storm Ciaran
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) embassy in The Hague has issued advisory warning citizens in Netherland to be cautious of the Storm Ciaran. Taking to X, on Thursday, November 2,…
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Kuwait: 30% rise in Indian domestic workers in 2023
Kuwait: The number of domestic workers from India working in Kuwait has increased by around 30 percent in 2023 as compared to 2022, the Arabic Daily Al-Rai reported. The overall number of…
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Emirates Draw FAST5: Indian driver wins Rs 16 lakh
Abu Dhabi: A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate won the grand prize of Dirhams 75,000 (Rs 16,99,965) in the latest FAST5 Emirates Draw. The winner Ramu Chakali— bagged the mega prize…
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UAE: 3 Indian expats win Rs 22 lakh each in Mahzooz draw
Abu Dhabi: Three United Arab Emirates (UAE) based Indian expatriates won the grand prize of Dirham 100,000 (Rs 22,66,178) in the guaranteed Mahzooz draw. The winners Abdul Gafoor, Pratik and Sathiya— had…
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Pakistani YouTuber Ducky Bhai honoured with UAE’s golden visa
Pakistani YouTuber Saad ur Rehman, widely known as ‘Ducky Bhai,’ is the latest to be honoured with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) 10-year golden visa. The 25-year-old YouTuber, who is currently on…
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20 killed in Israeli airstrike on UNRWA school; toll at 9061
At least 20 people were killed and five others injured in an Israeli airstrike on a school run by UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in Jabalia refugee camp on Thursday, November 2,…
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How to get tickets for Burj Khalifa’s New Year firework show
Abu Dhabi: We are entering the year 2024 in less than 60 days. New Year’s Eve celebrations in Dubai have always been a global event that would not be complete without a…
