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India raises with UAE plight of over 130 medical workers
New Delhi: India has taken up with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) the concerns of more than 130 Indian medical workers affected by the closure of the Iranian Hospital in Dubai, the…
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Indian travellers can pay via UPI for Burj Khalifa tickets
Dubai: Indian travellers can now book tickets online for At the Top, Burj Khalifa in Dubai using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), following the launch of the service on Wednesday, July 29.…
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Need an NRI certificate? Indian Consulate extends services in Dubai
Dubai: The Consulate General of India (CGI) in Dubai has announced the extension of emergency services for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) certificates to help students meet upcoming college admission deadlines in India. According…
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Telangana mother seeks son’s return from UAE to attend Army rally
Hyderabad: A Telangana mother has appealed to the state government to help bring her 19-year-old son back from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after his employer allegedly demanded Dirham 4,100 (around Rs…
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UAE launches new passport emergency service for Golden Visa holders
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has introduced a new passport emergency service for Golden Visa holders, allowing eligible residents to obtain an electronic Return Document…
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India appoints Al Hind for UAE passport services
Abu Dhabi: The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, July 21, announced that Al Hind Tours & Travels LLC will operate Indian passport, visa and attestation services across the United…
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UAE expresses solidarity with India over deadly floods
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday, July 21, expressed solidarity with India over the loss of lives and damage caused by floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains. The…
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Major UAE airlines cancel flights to Kuwait
Major UAE carriers Emirates, Etihad Airways and Air Arabia have suspended multiple flights between the UAE and Kuwait on Monday, July 20, and Tuesday, July 21, as heightened regional tensions continue to…
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UAE’s Jaywan cards now support online payments
Abu Dhabi: Network International on Monday, July 20, announced that UAE’s domestic payment card scheme, Jaywan, now supports online payments after the fintech company expanded its acceptance across its e-commerce merchant network.…
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Etihad offers 20 pc off on over 30 destinations, including India
Hyderabad: Abu Dhabi-based carrier Etihad Airways has launched a limited-time global fare sale, offering travellers up to 20 per cent off on Economy and Business Class fares to more than 30 destinations,…
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SC orders fresh passport visa tender for UAE, 3 other missions
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with the Delhi High Court judgment setting aside the technical evaluation process for outsourcing Consular, Passport and Visa (CPV) services at Indian…
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Indian restaurant in Abu Dhabi shut over food safety violations
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) on Saturday, July 18, temporarily closed Yummy Indian Bite Restaurant – L.L.C – S.P.C – Branch after identifying repeated food safety…
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Dubai denies explosion reports, warns of legal action
Dubai: The Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO) has denied reports of explosions in Downtown Dubai, calling the claims false and warning that legal action will be taken against media organisations that…
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Hyderabadi businessman wins Rs 9 crore in Dubai Duty Free draw
Hyderabad: Mohammed Ayyubuddin, a 45-year-old Hyderabadi businessman based in Sharjah, has won USD 1 million (Rs 9.62 crore) in the latest Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw held on Wednesday, July…
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Navi Mumbai airport launches first int’l flight to Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: Navi Mumbai International Airport commenced international services on Wednesday, with Air India Express operating the first overseas flight from the airport to Abu Dhabi. The Air India Express flight carrying…