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Indian expat wins Rs 24.5 lakh in UAE lottery
Sreevinayak Madhusudhanan Pillai, an Indian expat in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has won Rs 24,54,609 (Dh100,000) in the UAE Lottery. Pillai, a native of Kerala, bought tickets for the lottery for…
- Middle East
Saudi warplanes strike UAE-backed separatists in southern Yemen
Aden: Saudi warplanes have reportedly struck on Friday forces in southern Yemen backed by the United Arab Emirates, a separatist leader says. There were no immediate reports of casualties. This comes as…
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Pakistan Dy PM calls Saudi FM amid tensions between Saudi Arabia, UAE
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday called Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan to discuss “current regional situation” after tension erupted between Saudi Arabia and…
- Middle East
UAE says it will withdraw its remaining forces in Yemen
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates said Tuesday it will withdraw its remaining forces in Yemen after facing an ultimatum to do so. The UAE’s Defence Ministry, in a statement via its state-run…
- Middle East
UAE sets new age cut-off for admissions in schools
Hyderabad: The UAE has announced a new official age cut-off for admissions in schools. It is applicable for kindergarten and Grade 1 admissions. It will come into effect from the academic year…
- Middle East
Indian nurse wins Rs 24 lakh in UAE’s Big Ticket draw
An Indian nurse living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) won Rs 24 lakh the Big Ticket draw after five years of trying her luck. The nurse, Tintu Jesmon, 40, is a…
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Indian expat honoured by UAE President
Sheikh Shakil, an Indian expat in the UAE, has received the Indian Expat Recognition from President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Shakil has been recognised for his contributions to the Life…
- Middle East
UAE behind the USD 2.3 bn arms deal with Israel: Report
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is likely the “mystery” client behind the USD 2.3 billion deal with Israeli military technology company Elbit Systems, according to a French report, with Israeli media also…
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UAE may enjoy long weekend holiday for Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha in 2026
Dubai: The arrival of the new year also brings the much-anticipated holidays associated with Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, offering a possible long weekend for UAE residents planning trips and family gatherings.…
- Middle East
UAE announces paid holiday for private sector employees on New Year’s Day
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a paid holiday for private sector employees on January 1, 2026 on the occasion of New Year. In a post on X, the Ministry of…
- Middle East
UAE-backed separatists take over in Yemen, airspace closed
Aden: A government official said Yemen’s airspace was briefly closed on Monday as tensions escalated in the country’s south after a separatist group backed by the United Arab Emirates took over an…
- Middle East
Key accused in Dubai’s BlueChip Group scam held in India
The prime accused in the Dubai BlueChip Group scam and one of the UAE’s largest investment frauds was arrested in India on November 30 after 18 months. The Indian origin man was…
- Middle East
UAE National Day: Burj Khalifa Shines Bright in Patriotic Light Show
The Burj Khalifa in Dubai was lit up on the eve of United Arab Emirates Eid Al Etihad (UAE National Day) on Monday December 1. The iconic building glowed in vibrant red,…
- Middle East
Minor earthquake recorded in Bahrain, felt by residents
Muscat: A minor earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale was recorded in Bahrain in the early hours of Monday, December 1, according to the National Seismic Network of the National Centre…
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Srinagar’s Atiqa Mir secures top female qualifying rank in F1 Academy backed COTFA
Al Ain (UAE): Indian racing sensation Atiqa Mir outpaced a battery of world-class male drivers to qualify fourth in the Champions of The Future Academy (COTFA) international karting series, the highest finish…