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UAE visit visa: Indian travellers advised to book return ticket with same airline
If you are planning to travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from India, you should be aware of the new requirements enforced by the country in order to ensure a smoother…
- India
Indians travelling to Qatar: Embassy warns not to carry banned items
The embassy of India in Doha has issued an advisory cautioning to Indian nationals planning to travel to Qatar to ensure their luggage does not contain any banned items. “The embassy of…
- Business
Designer of Burj Khalifa aims to make buildings that can store energy
Chicago-based Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM), the architecture firm that designed many of the world’s most well-known buildings, including Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest edifice in Dubai, is considering ways to…
- Middle East
Haj 2024: Saudi Arabia implements cool routes around holy sites
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia‘s Roads General Authority on Thursday, May 30, announced the expansion of the asphalt surface cooling initiative in several locations within the holy sites for the upcoming Haj…
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UK: Labour party drops Faiza Shaheen as MP candidate for liking old video on Israel
British academic and economist Faiza Shaheen was dropped as the Labour party’s candidate on Wednesday, May 29, over engagement with tweets on Israel. Shaheen was told that she would not be endorsed…
- Middle East
Lucid to set up high-speed charging points in Saudi Arabia
In a significant step, United States (US) based electric car maker Lucid Group and and Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Company (EVIQ) has announced a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up high-speed…
- Middle East
Haj 2024: Haramain train gears up to operate over 3,800 trips
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has announced the readiness of the Haramain High Speed Railway to receive pilgrims for the Haj 1445 AH-2024, which is expected to start on June…
- Middle East
UAE sets new Guinness World Record with ‘Liwa’ sign
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has added a new Guinness World Record to its never-ending list of achievements by receiving the title for tallest landmark sign in the world for…
- Middle East
UAE calls for Gaza ceasefire, humanitarian access at EU meeting
Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, the UAE’s assistant minister for political affairs and envoy of the foreign minister to the European Union (EU), has called for an immediate ceasefire and unhindered humanitarian access to…
- India
Crorepati overnight: Indian man wins Rs 8 crore in Dubai Duty Free draw
While a number of people have been trying for years to win the Dubai Duty-Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw, an Indian man won a staggering one million dollars (Rs 8,33,61,400) on Wednesday, May…
- Entertainment
‘All Eyes On Rafah’: Dua Lipa calls for end of Israeli genocide in Gaza
English and Albanian singer and songwriter Dua Lipa has expressed her support for ‘All Eyes On Rafah’, a campaign aimed at ending Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza Strip. In an Instagram story,…
- Middle East
Saudi: Up to Rs 11L fine, 6-months jail for visit visa violators
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) announced the imposition of a fine of up to 50,000 Saudi Riyals (Rs 11,11,541) and a maximum six-month jail term to recruiters…
- Middle East
Brazil recalls ambassador from Israel over Gaza war
The Brazilian authorities has reportedly recalled Frederico Meyer, Brazil’s ambassador to Israel, due to rising diplomatic tensions over the Gaza war. Mayer was initially summoned to consult with his government, after Brazil…
- Middle East
UAE announces public holidays for 2025, check dates here
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cabinet has announced the official holidays for both the public and private sectors for the year 2025. The annoucement comes as Cabinet issued Resolution No. 27…
- Middle East
3-day super sale in Dubai: Up to 90% discounts at 2,000 stores
Dubai: The much-anticipated three-day super sale across malls and shopping centres in Dubai is set to kick off from Friday, May 31 to June 2. The sale, organised by Dubai Festivals and…
