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India’s L&T wins Dubai Al Maktoum airport people mover order
India’s Larsen & Toubro (L&T), in consortium with Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), on Thursday, August 20, secured a large order to design and build an Automated People Mover (APM) system for…
- Middle East
Dubai’s iconic Toyota building to be demolished in 2027
Dubai’s iconic Toyota Building on Sheikh Zayed Road is set to be demolished in 2027, marking the end of an era for one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks. Officially known as…
- Sports
Coming up, Women’s Asia Cup and BCCI’s Naqvi problem
New Delhi: The Women’s Asia Cup in Dubai next week could create an awkward presentation scenario for the BCCI if India go all the way to the final as Pakistan’s Mohsin Naqvi,…
- Middle East
3 UAE-based Indians fly national flags in 13,000-ft world record
Three Indians based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were part of a Guinness World Record-setting skydive over Benghazi, Libya, where 65 participants from around 38 nationalities descended from around 13,000 feet…
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GWAC delegation meets new Indian Consul General in Dubai
Dubai: The executive committee of the Gulf Workers Awareness Center (GWAC) met Dr Immadi Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, the newly appointed Consul General of India in Dubai, during a courtesy visit and congratulated…
- Middle East
Dubai to launch ‘Rent Now, Pay Later’ scheme
Dubai is preparing to launch a “Rent Now, Pay Later” service in September, allowing tenants to spread their annual rent payments over up to 12 months without interest, according to a report…
- Middle East
Emirates offers unlimited free date changes on Dubai flights
Dubai: Dubai-based airline Emirates has introduced unlimited free date changes for passengers travelling to Dubai, giving customers greater flexibility to adjust their travel plans. The new policy, effective August 10, covers several…
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Dubai ruler confronted in London over UAE role in Sudan genocide
Hyderabad: Dubai ruler and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was confronted by a man protesting against the West Asian country’s alleged role in the Sudan conflict…
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Watch: Dubai biker caught at 290 km/h faces Dh 50,000 fee
Dubai Police have taken action against a motorcyclist who was filmed travelling at more than 290 km/h while performing dangerous stunts and weaving through traffic. The footage showed the rider travelling on…
- Middle East
KTR invited as chief guest for Bathukamma event in Dubai
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president and former minister K T Rama Rao (KTR) has been invited to attend the Bathukamma celebrations organised by the Emirates Telangana Cultural and Welfare Association…
- Middle East
Telangana’s Vishnu Vardhan Reddy named India’s Dubai Consul General
Hyderabad: Telangana’s Dr Emmadi Vishnu Vardhan Reddy has been appointed as the Consul General of India in Dubai, becoming the first person from the state to head the Indian Consulate in the…
- Middle East
Dubai’s Jebel Ali hit by seven explosions in 20 minutes: Reports
Dubai: Multiple explosions rocked Dubai’s Jebel Ali industrial zone and port early on Wednesday, August 5, with the cause of the incident remaining unclear. Iran’s Mehr News Agency, citing Emirati officials, reported…
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Indian expat killed in Dubai showroom gas blast
Dubai: An Indian expatriate from Kerala was killed in a gas cylinder explosion at a car showroom in Dubai, according to a media report. Shijin Paul, 27, from Kerala’s Kollam district, died…
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Hyderabad woman goes missing in Dubai, family seeks help
Hyderabad: A 24-year-old woman from Hyderabad has gone missing in Dubai months after relocating to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for employment, prompting her family to seek police assistance. According to media…
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Desi Bling star denies reports of UAE asset freeze
Dubai-based Indian-origin businessman and Desi Bling star Satish Sanpal has said that no competent enforcement or regulatory authority in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued any official announcement or public disclosure…