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Islamic New Year 1448 holiday announced for UAE private sector
Abu Dhabi: Private sector employees in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be granted a public holiday on Monday, June 15, to mark the start of the new Islamic year 1448 AH.…
- Middle East
Indian expat woman in Sharjah pushes daughter from 15th floor before suicide
Sharjah: A 35-year-old Indian expatriate woman allegedly pushed her five-year-old daughter from a high-rise apartment in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE) before jumping to her death, according to multiple media reports. The…
- India
PM Modi returns home after 5-nation tour
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, May 21, landed in the national capital, returning from a five-nation tour during which he signed pacts on energy, defence, and critical minerals. The…
- Middle East
US-Iran deal may be announced within hours after intense mediation
Diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran intensified on Wednesday, May 20, with reports suggesting a draft agreement between Washington and Tehran could be finalised within hours. Al Arabiya, citing sources,…
- Middle East
UAE announces Eid al-Adha holidays for private sector
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially announced a four-day Eid al-Adha 2026 holiday for private sector employees. This was announced in a circular issued by the Ministry of Human…
- Middle East
PM Modi begins five-nation tour with UAE visit
Abu Dhabi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in the UAE on Friday, marking the beginning of a five-nation visit that will also include the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy. Modi landed in…
- Middle East
PM Modi to visit UAE today to strengthen bilateral partnership
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay an official visit to the United Arab Emirates on Friday to advance the bilateral ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’. During his visit, PM Modi will meet…
- Middle East
Trump, Xi agree Hormuz should reopen as Chinese vessels allowed to sail
United States President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping were in agreement that the Strait of Hormuz needs to be opened to support global energy needs, according to a readout…
- Middle East
Vance says US-Iran talks making progress as UAE denies Netanyahu’s secret visit
As the US-Israeli war on Iran entered its 76th day on Thursday, May 14, US Vice President JD Vance said Washington was making progress in negotiations with Tehran, while the United Arab…




