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Rs 252-crore mephedrone haul: Key accused deported from Dubai; in police custody
Mumbai: The Mumbai police have arrested a key accused in a Rs 252-crore mephedrone seizure case after his deportation from Dubai, officials said on Thursday. Mohammed Salim Mohammed Suhail Shaikh was apprehended…
- Middle East
Indian expat student dies during Diwali celebrations in Dubai
Dubai: An 18-year-old Indian expat student has died after suffering a cardiac arrest during Diwali celebrations at Dubai International Academic City on Tuesday night, October 21, according to media reports. The student,…
- Middle East
‘Dubai Dress’ made of 21-carat gold sets Guinness World Record
Sharjah: Saudi Arabia-based Al Romaizan Gold and Jewellery in Dubai has officially entered the Guinness World Records for creating the world’s most valuable gold dress. The stunning creation, named the “Dubai Dress,”…
- Middle East
Dubai-based German–Tamil boy sets Guinness record for music mastery
Dubai: In an extraordinary musical feat, a six-year-old German–Tamil student, born in Dubai, has captured global attention after setting a Guinness World Record for identifying 16 classical music composers by ear in…
- Middle East
After gold car, meet Dubai’s ‘Halal Porsche’
Porsches, sleek, fast, and symbols of wealth, are a common sight in Dubai. But this emerald-gold Porsche has turned heads for a very different reason, lovingly called a “Halal Porsche.” This car…
- Offbeat
Dubai homes, harbours glitter with Diwali cheer
The celebratory spirit of Diwali has swept up Dubai– from decked-up homes to dazzling firework shows- social media is filled with people getting nostalgic while experiencing the festival of lights in a…
- Middle East
Telangana man falls unconscious at Dubai Airport; wife appeals for repatriation
Hyderabad: A 38-year-old migrant worker from Telangana, Syed Baba, fell unconscious at Dubai International Airport (DXB) while travelling to Abha, Saudi Arabia, and is currently under treatment at Rashid Hospital, Dubai. His…
- Technology
Air India’s Vienna-Delhi flight diverted to Dubai over technical issue
Mumbai: Tata Group-owned Air India on Friday said its Delhi-bound flight from Vienna on October 9 was diverted to Dubai due to a technical issue. The aircraft landed safely at Dubai and…
- Middle East
Israeli firms not to participate in Dubai Air Show 2025
Israeli firms will not participate in the Dubai Airshow 2025 which will be conducted from November 17-21 at the Dubai World Centre. According to reports Timothy Hawes, managing director of Informa, in…
- Middle East
Dubai chocolate craze now about much more than bars
New York: Some flavour crazes flirt with us and fade. Others stay and make themselves at home. It’s too soon to tell for sure, but the Dubai chocolate movement seems to have…
- Middle East
Air India Express cancels Jaipur–Dubai flight at last minute
Jaipur: Travellers scheduled to fly from Jaipur to Dubai on Air India Express flight IX-195 were left stranded in the early hours of Monday, September 29, after the airline cancelled the service…
- Middle East
Indian bartender wins Rs 12L in Big Ticket draw after 8 years of trying
Dubai: In a remarkable stroke of luck, a 39-year-old Dubai-based Indian expat from Kerala won a staggering Dirham 50,000 (Rs 12,07,318) in the latest Big Ticket weekly e-draw held in Abu Dhabi. The winner,…
- Middle East
Telangana women leaders honoured in Dubai during Bathukamma 2025
Dubai: Prominent women leaders from Telangana were felicitated in Dubai as part of the Bathukamma 2025 celebrations, strengthening cultural ties between the state and the Gulf region. The event, held on Sunday,…
- Sports
India opt to bowl in the Asia Cup final against Pakistan
Dubai: India skipper Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and opted to bowl against Pakistan in the Asia Cup final here on Sunday. Ravi Shastri and Waqar Younis conducted the toss interviews with…
- Middle East
Dubai regulator bars HDFC Bank’s DIFC branch from taking new clients
Dubai: The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has restricted the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) branch of HDFC Bank Limited from onboarding new clients or promoting financial services until further notice. In…