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Indian passport, visa services in UAE to be suspended for 5 days
Abu Dhabi: Indian passport, visa and attestation services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be suspended from June 26 to June 30 as India transitions to a new outsourced provider for…
- Middle East
Indian expat dies after collapsing during cricket match in Dubai
Dubai: A 38-year-old Indian expat from Karnataka died after collapsing during a cricket match in Dubai, according to multiple media reports. Mohammed Safwan Shanu, a native of Bhatkal, reportedly lost consciousness while…
- Middle East
Emirates launches travel insurance covering conflict
Dubai: Emirates on Wednesday, June 17, launched a new travel insurance product that includes medical cover for conflict-related incidents, becoming the first airline in the world to offer a Comprehensive Travel Cover…
- Middle East
Video: Rs 4.26 cr gold haul uncovered inside Dubai flight toilet
Customs officials have seized gold worth more than Rs 4.26 crore from an IndiGo flight that arrived in Ahmedabad from Dubai, foiling an alleged smuggling attempt involving a concealed compartment inside the…
- Middle East
Lizards, snakes among animals found in suitcase at Dubai airport
Dubai: Dubai Customs on Friday, June 12, intercepted 223 live animals concealed inside an abandoned suitcase at Dubai International Airport, thwarting an apparent wildlife smuggling attempt. The unclaimed luggage drew the attention…
- Middle East
Telangana man dies of heart attack in Dubai, kin seek govt help
Hyderabad: The family of a Telangana man who died of a heart attack in Dubai has appealed to the State government for assistance in bringing his mortal remains back to India. Chintakindi…
- Hyderabad
Dubai jobs: TOMCOM seeks cab drivers, bike riders
Hyderabad: The Telangana Overseas Manpower Company Limited (TOMCOM) on Thursday, June 11, invited applications for job opportunities in Dubai as cab drivers and bike riders. According to a release, the cab driver…
- Middle East
Telangana worker’s Gulf dream ends in fatal Dubai crash
Hyderabad: Abdul Rafiq, a Telangana worker and one of the seven people killed in the recent Dubai road accident, had returned to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for a third time nine…
- India
Rs 1.37 cr gold seized at Bengaluru airport, passenger arrested
Bengaluru: Customs officials at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport have seized nearly 900 grams of smuggled gold worth Rs 1.37 crore from a passenger who arrived from Dubai and arrested him under the…
- Middle East
Dubai fast-tracks tourist visas with 48-hour processing
Dubai: Dubai has introduced a quicker tourist visa service, allowing eligible visitors to obtain single-entry visas within 48 working hours after completing the required application process. The General Directorate of Identity and…
- Middle East
UAE-based Indian doctor pledges Rs 2 cr for Dubai crash victims
Dubai: An Indian doctor and philanthropist based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a Dirham 1 million (Rs 2,60,68,280) humanitarian assistance package for victims of the recent Emirates Road crash…
- Middle East
Two Indians among 3 in critical condition after Dubai road crash
Dubai: Two Indian nationals are among three workers in critical condition following the minibus crash on Dubai’s Emirates Road on Sunday, June 7, that left seven people killed. Khaleej Times reported that…
- Middle East
Rare whale shark spotted near popular Dubai restaurant
Dubai: A whale shark was spotted swimming off Dubai’s Jumeirah waterfront, with footage of the rare marine encounter shared on social media by a popular restaurant in the area. Taking to Instagram…
- Middle East
Indian expats among 7 killed in Dubai road accident
Dubai: Several Indian expatriates were among seven people killed and nine others injured in a road accident on Dubai’s Emirates Road on Sunday, June 7, the Indian Consulate in Dubai said. In…
- Middle East
Gold prices fall sharply in Dubai, easing costs for buyers
Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai recorded a significant decline at the close of trading on Monday, June 1, offering relief to buyers after weeks of elevated rates. According to the Dubai Jewellery…