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Turkish influencer Turkan Atay issues legal notice to Maria B over unpaid brand shoot
Turkish influencer Turkan Atay has issued a legal notice demanding USD 8,000 and a public apology from renowned Pakistani designer Maria B, accusing her of failing to fully compensate for a brand…
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Living the UAE dream: Indian creator’s viral take on everyday cultures
What does it truly feel like to live in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)? For many, it’s a blend of opportunity, ambition, and an unmatched cultural mix — and one Dubai-based Indian…
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Performing Haj without permit is a sinful act: Saudi Council of Senior Scholars
Ahead of the upcoming Haj 1446 AH-2025 season, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Secretariat of the Council of Senior Scholars reaffirmed that performing the annual pilgrimage of Haj without a valid…
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Travellers entering Dubai must follow specific health protocols
The Dubai government has recently introduced a new public health law, mandating that every traveller arriving in the Emirate must follow specific health protocols to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. The…
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Saudi Arabia, Qatar to pay off Syria’s USD 15M World Bank debt
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Qatar on Sunday, April 27, announced their commitment to settle Syria’s outstanding debts to the World Bank Group, totaling around USD 15 million. This decision…
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Two Indian expats killed in road accident in Kuwait
Kuwaot City: In a tragic incident, two Indian expatriates recently lost their lives in a road accident near Abdalli in Kuwait. One of the victims has been identified as Anuraj Nair, a…
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Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 hits Oman
Muscat: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 on the Richter Scale was recorded in southern Oman on Sunday afternoon, April 27. According to the Earthquake Monitoring Centre at Sultan Qaboos University…
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Indian expat dies during flight from Kuwait to Kochi
In a tragic turn of events, a 32-year-old Indian expatriate recently passed away while travelling from Kuwait to Kochi, India, for a vacation. He was travelling on an Air India Express flight.…
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Stranded 42 years in Bahrain, Indian expat reunites with 95-year-old mother
Gopalan Chandran, a 64-year-old Indian expatriate, has finally returned home after being stranded in Bahrain for 42 years. He was recently reunited with his 95-year-old mother in Kerala, bringing an emotional end…
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Indian expat driver killed in truck collision in Dubai
Dubai: In a tragic incident, a 42-year-old Indian expatriate driver lost his life in a truck collision in Dubai on Thursday afternoon, April 24. The deceased, identified as Zubair Akbar, a native…
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UAE: Indian expat boy falls to death from residential building
Abu Dhabi: A 17-year-old Indian expatriate boy died after falling from a residential building in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday, April 24. The deceased was identified as Alex Binoy,…
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From hope to jackpot: Three Indian expats win Rs 34L each in Big Ticket draw
In a stroke of luck, five expatriates — including three Indian nationals — have each won an impressive 150,000 Dirham (Rs 34,87,570) each in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly electronic draw. The…
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Emirates becomes world’s first autism certified airline
Dubai-based Emirates Airline has become the world’s first airline to receive official Autism Certification, marking a significant milestone in accessible air travel. Emirates has achieved the distinction of being the world’s first…
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Saudi Arabia to fine expats Rs 11 lakh for visa overstay
As preparations for Haj 2025 intensify, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) has issued a stern warning to expatriates: those who overstay their visas will face penalties of up to 50,000 Saudi…
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Saudi Arabia offers tax, visa perks to lure foreign investors
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has recently launched a new campaign aimed at attracting foreign professionals and investors to its Special Economic Zones (SEZs). This campaign, led by the Economic…
