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World’s largest floating book fair ‘Logos Hope’ docks in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi welcomes the world’s largest floating book fair aboard the ship ‘Logos Hope’ docked at the emirate’s Mina Zayed Port, Abu Dhabi Media Office (ADMO) reported. On Wednesday, the Abu…
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In a first, UAE firm launches ‘Wabel’ firefighting robot to tackle blazes
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based firm FFBOTS, located in Jebel Ali Industrial Area, has introduced firefighting robot that can act as the first responder to fires, local media reported. The…
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Dubai: Emirates offers free Wi-Fi to all passengers
Abu Dhabi: Dubai-based airline, Emirates is now offering free Wi-Fi to all passengers on its flights, the airline announced on Friday. The recent enhancement to Emirates’ in-flight connectivity means that all Emirates…
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UAE announces heftier traffic fines; know here
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced new traffic penalties with fines of up to 2,000 Dirhams (Rs 45,123) and a vehicle impoundment period of 60 days. On Thursday, the UAE’s Ministry…
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Saudi’s Al-Hilal raises Lionel Messi offer to Rs 4467 cr
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s football club, Al Hilal, has raised their salary offer to Argentine star Lionel Messi to more than 500 million euros (Rs 44,67,80,00,000) per year, according to…
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Family of slain journalist Shireen rejects Israel’s apology
Washington: The family of Palestinian-American Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh rejected Israel’s apology for the death of Shireen. Exactly a year after Shireen Abu Akleh was killed, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson…
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Israel, Netherlands sign $305M deal to export rocket systems
Jerusalem: Israel has announced that it had signed a $305 million deal with the Netherlands on the export of Israeli-made artillery rocket systems. “This is the first government-to-government defence exports agreement signed…
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Abu Dhabi court convicts 13 Indians of money laundering
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Criminal Court, which has jurisdiction over money laundering and tax evasion offences, convicted 13 Indian nationals and companies owned by them, for money laundering. They were found…
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Iran hangs three men linked to anti-govt protests
Tehran: Three men who were sentenced to death in connection to last year’s anti-government protests in Iran were executed by the authorities on Friday, the judiciary announced. Majid Kazemi (30), Saleh Mirhashemi…
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Palestine condemns Israeli decision to allow settlers’ return to evacuated settlement
Ramallah: Palestine has condemned an Israeli decision that allows Jewish settlers to return to an Israeli settlement evacuated 18 years ago. The Palestinian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday in a press statement…
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Here’s how to pay parking fines in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman online
Abu Dhabi: Have you been issued a fine in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for exceeding the time allotted for paid parking or for parking in an unauthorised spot? You can quickly…
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Syria’s Prez Assad arrives in Saudi to attend Arab League Summit
Riyadh: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has arrived in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah to attend the Arab League’s 32nd Summit on Friday, marking the first time since the war-torn nation was…
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Israel uses live fire, tear gas on Palestinians protesting ‘flag march’ in Gaza
Jerusalem: Several Palestinians were hurt after Israeli police opened fire and used tear gas against them while they were participating in a protest on Gaza Strip’s eastern border with Israel, reported Al…
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Swastika symbol lands Telugu family into trouble in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah: The Swastika has auspicious significance among Hindus and is commonly imprinted on It is very common to imprint the swastika sign on new articles, vehicles and houses. A Telugu family that…
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Who is exempted from corporate tax in UAE?
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Finance on Wednesday clarified rules on who should and should not pay corporate tax in the country. The ministry of finance has said that the…
