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Lulu Group readies to set up large shopping mall in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad: UAE-based retailer LuLu Group is set to construct what it termed India’s biggest shopping mall, in Ahmedabad, with an estimated cost of Rs 4,000 crore. The construction for the proposed shopping…
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India-UAE launch CEPA council to encourage business partnerships
Ahmedabad: At the ongoing Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in Ahmedabad, hosts India and the UAE on Wednesday launched the UAE-India CEPA Council (UICC) to encourage close partnerships and tangible cooperation across all…
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Dubai named world’s best destination in 2024
Dubai has been ranked as the most popular destination in the world for holidaymakers in 2024, according to Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards. Known for its modern culture with history, and adventure with…
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Dubai: You can soon suggest names for roads
Dubai: The Dubai Road Naming Committee has introduced a new mechanism for naming roads in the emirate, incorporating elements of its authentic heritage, identity, and futuristic aspirations. The new methodology uses names…
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Israel won’t continue occupying Gaza: Netanyahu
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel “has no intention” of maintaining the occupation of Gaza or displacing civilians. Netanyahu made the remarks on Wednesday, a day before the…
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India, UAE aim to take bilateral trade to USD 100 billion: Piyush Goyal
Gandhinagar: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said that India and UAE aspire to expand their bilateral trade to $100 billion. He also highlighted efforts that were underway to facilitate…
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Kuwait sets maximum fee for recruiting domestic workers
Kuwait’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Mohammad Al Aiban, has issued a decision setting a maximum fee for recruiting domestic workers. This is in accordance with the recommendations of First Deputy Prime…
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Saudi Arabia launches five new types of visas: Find details here
In a move aimed at attracting more talents and investors, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, January 10, announced the launch of five new visa categories. The new “premium residency products”…
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Saudi Arabia leads MENA region in venture investment in 2023
For the first time in a new historical achievement, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) topped across Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in terms of the amount of Venture Capital…
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Burj Khalifa might lose world’s tallest building record; here’s why
The iconic Burj Khalifa may lose its title as the world’s tallest building to Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Tower, which is expected to surpass its height upon completion, according to Guinness World Records (GWR).…
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India, UAE ink pact for possible energy grid connectivity between 2 countries
Gandhinagar: India and the United Arab Emirates have signed a deal to explore the establishment of grid connectivity between the two countries, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said on Wednesday. Kwatra said the deal…
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Indian refiners looking to benefit from Saudi oil imports after price cuts
Indian oil refineries, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), are looking to increase their purchases of Saudi crude oil. Both refineries are aiming to acquire an additional one million…
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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey agree to strengthen defense ties
In a significant move, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Pakistan and Turkey have agreed to strengthen their cooperation in the defense sector. This came during a meeting of high-level military officials…
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ICJ should consider damaged houses in Gaza as proof of genocide: UN envoy
Tel Aviv: Balakirshnan Rajagopal, the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing, said on Wednesday that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) should consider the houses that have been destroyed…
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Saudi Crown Prince, Canada’s Trudeau discuss regional developments over phone
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman (MBS) received a phone call from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday, January 9. The duo discussed relations between the Kingdom and Canada and…
