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- India
EX-Pak cricketer Javed Miandad acknowledges family ties with Dawood Ibrahim
New Delhi: Former Pakistani cricketing legend Javed Miandad has openly accepted his association with underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, citing it as an honour. The unexpected disclosure came to light during an interview…
- Middle East
UAE, Hungary to build ‘Dubai-like neighbourhood’ in Budapest: Report
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Hungary reportedly signed an agreement to build a “neighbourhood like in Dubai” in Budapest, with a deal valued at 7 billion US dollars (Rs 5,80,22,40,50,000). As…
- India
Indian customs nab flyers from Dubai with Rs 2-cr smuggled gold
New Delhi: Customs officials arrested three passengers coming from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) for allegedly smuggling gold worth Rs 1.92 crore at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. They were…
- Middle East
UAE: Air Arabia shareholders approve 20% dividend distribution
Sharjah: Air Arabia PJSC shareholders approved the distribution of a 20 per cent cash dividend for the financial year ended December 31, 2023 (FY2023), at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). The…
- Middle East
Football star Promes arrested in Dubai upon Dutch request
The Hague: Dutch professional footballer Quincy Promes, convicted for drug trafficking and stabbing his cousin, was arrested in Dubai at the request of Dutch authorities, the Dutch Public Prosecutor announced in a…
- Middle East
1978 Rolex watch with Dubai ruler’s signature sold for Rs 2 cr
A unique Rolex watch with the signature of Dubai’s ruler was sold for Dirham 1.1 million (Rs 2,48,42,615) at an auction at the Concrete venue at Alserkal Avenue in the Al Quoz…
- Middle East
Dubai Can cuts single-use plastic bottle usage by 18M in 2 years
Dubai: Dubai Can, the citywide sustainability initiative, has seen a reduction in the usage of an equivalent of almost 18 million 500ml single-use plastic water bottles in just two years since its…
- Middle East
Emirati businessman Saeed Juma Al Naboodah passes away
Eminent Emirati businessman Saeed Juma Al Naboodah, Chairman of the Saeed and Mohammed Al Naboodah Group and former Chairman of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has passed away on Wednesday,…
- India
Over 15K new Indian companies joined Dubai Chamber of Commerce in 2023
A total of 15,481 new Indian-owned businesses joined the Dubai Chamber of Commerce in the year 2023, with India emerging as the top country. This surge represents a 38 percent year-over-year (YoY)…
- Sports
CT 2025: PCB chairman wants ‘participation assurance’ from BCCI
Karachi: Newly appointed PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi would be eyeing an assurance from BCCI secretary Jay Shah on India’s participation in next year’s Champions Trophy in Pakistan during next week’s ICC Meeting…
- Middle East
Ramzan 2024: Dubai announces new timings for paid parking, metro, buses
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced new timings for paid parking zones and public transport during the holy month of Ramzan 1445 AH-2024. The revised timings for the holy month…
- Middle East
Heavy rain affects normal life in Dubai, disrupts flights
Jeddah: The travel plans of thousands of passengers were affected in UAE as Dubai Airport, one of the world’s busiest airports, cancelled, diverted and delayed several flights, including those coming from Hyderabad…
- Middle East
Emirates to serve iftar boxes for fasting passengers during Ramzan
Dubai-based Emirates Airlines will be serving thousands of meal boxes for fasting passengers both onboard and at boarding gates of the Dubai International Airport (DXB) during the holy month of Ramzan. Starting…
- Middle East
Dubai ruler announces 20% annual tax on foreign banks
Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai, on Thursday, March 7, issued a law mandating a 20 percent annual tax…