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‘Such a down to earth person’: Indian expat family meets Dubai ruler in elevator
Abu Dhabi: An Indian expatriate family met Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai, in an elevator, on Saturday. Businessman Anas…
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UAE sweats under 50 degrees Celsius for first time in 2023
Abu Dhabi: Temperatures in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) crossed the searing 50 degrees Celsius threshold for the first time this year, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The highest…
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Kuwait takes legal action against Twitter user for ‘insulting’ Saudi minister
Kuwait: The authorities in Kuwait have initiated legal proceedings against a Twitter user, who was accused of misusing social media to insult the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Interior. The announcement…
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UAE launches Educators’ Voice initiative
Abu Dhabi: UAE’s Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Office for Climate Education (OCE) and Alef Education, has announced the launch of the “Educators’ Voice” initiative, aimed at recognising the crucial…
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UAE President, Japan PM cement historic bilateral relations
Abu Dhabi: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida today underscored the strength of UAE-Japan relations during a meeting in Abu Dhabi. Their discussions took…
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Over 300 Israelis rescued from flood-hit villages of Himachal
New Delhi: With relief operations in full swing in flood-hit Himachal Pradesh, over 300 Israeli tourists were successfully tracked and evacuated from the state. Taking to Twitter, Ambassador of Israel to India…
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UAE holidays in 2024: Nine-day break expected
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents who are already planning their annual vacation for next year can look forward to these dates in first half of 2024. Based on astronomical calculations,…
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UAE job seekers demand more flexibility with surge in local hiring
Abu Dhabi: The local job market of the United Arab Emirates is creating more job opportunities these days. According to Ali Matar, head of EMEA growth markets, LinkedIn, the Emirates saw a…
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Etihad announces A380 operations on Abu Dhabi-London route
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has announced the reintroduction of Airbus A380 aircraft on select frequencies between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and London Heathrow (LHR), starting from July 25. The move marks the return…
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Dubai soon to have second tallest tower in the world
Abu Dhabi: Dubai will soon have the second tallest tower in the world as well, after the iconic Burj Khalifa that is 828 meters high (2,716.5 feet). The announcement was made by…
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UAE offers condolences over flood victims in South Korea
Abu Dhabi: The UAE expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with South Korea over the victims of the torrential rains and floods that resulted in several deaths and injuries. In a statement,…
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Massive forest wildfires sweep Syria
Damascus: Firefighters have been battling massive wildfires in central, western and northwestern Syria since July 12, local media reported The fires broke out in the countryside of the central province of Hama,…
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Saudi Arabia invites entrepreneurs to join $500-billion NEOM
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s delegation have invited young entrepreneurs to expand their businesses into the Kingdom and join NEOM — the Kingdom’s flagship 500-billion dollars smart city project, the Saudi…
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Big bout: Tyson Fury, Ngannou to face off in Saudi Arabia
Boxing heavyweight world champion, Tyson Fury and former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter Francis Ngannou will face off in Saudi Arabia on October 28. The announcement of the crossover came after months of…
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Iran to start power exchange with Russia: Energy Minister
Tehran: Iranian Energy Minister Ali-Akbar Mehrabian has reportedly said that his country will soon begin electricity exchange with Russia through Azerbaijan. Iran has considered two routes, one via Azerbaijan and the other…
