United Arab Emirates
- Middle East
Litchi from Punjab reaches UAE, Qatar
New Delhi: India has exported 1.5 tonnes of litchi fruit, for the first time, from Punjab to Doha and Dubai this month, the commerce ministry’s arm, Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export…
- Middle East
Hyderabad firm leaves 15 Indian workers stranded in UAE without pay
Hyderabad: In a distressing case of migrant labour exploitation, 15 Indian workers have been left stranded in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) without wages, food, or water, after being recruited by Hyderabad-based…
- Middle East
India’s HDFC Bank faces probe in UAE over mis-selling of risky bonds
HDFC Bank, India’s leading private sector lender, is reportedly being investigated in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over allegations of mis‑selling high‑risk Credit Suisse Additional Tier 1 (AT1) bonds to clients across the…
- Middle East
UAE mandates Arabic, Islamic and Social Studies for KG students in private schools
In a significant step to promote cultural identity and national values from an early age, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Education has introduced new mandatory guidelines requiring all private schools…
- Middle East
Dubai deports Indian national wanted in major property scam
In a significant development in cross-border crime enforcement, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has secured the deportation of fugitive Upavan Pavan Jain from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Jain, wanted by…
- Middle East
Indian expats in UAE eye seat 11A after Air India crash survivor’s escape
Indian expats in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are increasingly asking for seat 11A or nearby seats when booking flights, hoping it might offer extra safety after the recent Air India plane…
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Longing for monsoon, Indian expat chases rain in UAE desert
For many Indians living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the monsoon season back home brings fond memories of steady rain, cool breezes, and the fresh scent of wet earth. But in…
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Air India plane crash: UAE-based Indian doctor pledges Rs 6 cr for families of medical student victims
An Indian doctor and philanthropist based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Dr Shamsheer Vayalil Parambath, has announced a financial aid package of Rs 6 crore to help the families of medical…
- Middle East
Islamic New Year 1447 holiday announced for UAE private sector
Abu Dhabi: Private sector employees in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be granted a public holiday on Friday, June 27, to mark the start of the new Islamic year 1447 AH.…
- Middle East
New Islamic Year 1447: UAE announces holiday for public sector
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, June 16, announced a one-day paid holiday to mark the beginning of the New Islamic Year 1447 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin, or…
- Middle East
UAE travellers: Can you get refund from non-refundable flight tickets?
Abu Dhabi: Plans change, emergencies arise — but being told “no refund” on your cancelled flight can add to the stress. If the agent didn’t make the ticket conditions clear at the…
- Middle East
UAE issues travel alert for citizens, residents amid regional tensions
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has issued an urgent advisory for its nationals, residents, and visitors to contact their airlines directly for the most up-to-date information regarding…
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UAE: Four Indian expats win Rs 34.98L each in Big Ticket draw
Abu Dhabi: Four Indian expats based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have each won an impressive Dirham 150,000 (Rs 34,98,639) in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly electronic draw. The…
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UAE: Indian banker wins Rs 11.68 lakh in Big Ticket draw
Abu Dhabi: A 37-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian banker has won a staggering Dirham 50,000 (Rs 11,68,702) Big Ticket weekly e-draw held in Abu Dhabi. The winner, Mustafa Mohammed, secured the…
- Middle East
UAE to ban single-use plastic products by 2026
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will enforce a comprehensive ban on the import, production, and trade of single-use plastic products starting from January 1, 2026. The announcement was made by Dr Amna…