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Missing Telangana man returns after 17-day detention in Dubai
Hyderabad: A Telangana man who was reported missing in Dubai earlier this month has returned home after spending 17 days in detention, ending weeks of uncertainty for his family. Speaking to Siasat.com…
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Hyderabad tops UAE-India return airfares for August travel
Hyderabad has emerged as the costliest Indian destination for UAE travellers this August, with return airfares climbing above Dirham 9,000 (Rs 2,31,244) amid strong summer holiday demand. The sharp contrast in ticket…
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Abu Dhabi air taxi services set to launch by end of 2026
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi expects to begin commercial air taxi services by the end of 2026 or early 2027, marking a major step in the emirate’s strategy to develop an integrated transport…
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UAE says no threat after emergency missile alert
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Interior (MOI) confirmed there was no security threat after issuing and then withdrawing an emergency missile alert sent to residents across the country on…
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Air India Express to launch Northeast’s first UAE flights
New Delhi: Air India Express will become the first airline to offer direct flights between Northeast India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with new services from Guwahati to Dubai and Abu…
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Watch: Indian woman wins free Dubai apartment after shopping
Dubai: A 27-year-old Indian expatriate from Kerala has become the first winner of a Binghatti studio apartment under the “Win Your Home in Dubai” campaign after entering a prize draw linked to…
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Sharjah to extend paid parking hours until midnight from July 1
Sharjah: Sharjah Municipality has announced that paid public parking hours across the emirate will be extended until midnight from July 1, as demand for parking services continues to grow. Under the new…
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UAE to launch first passenger train service, tickets now on sale
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will launch its first passenger train service on June 30, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to develop an integrated transport network linking…
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Emirates launches free Dubai hotel stay promotion
Dubai: Emirates has announced a limited-time offer providing eligible passengers with a complimentary stay at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai when travelling to the emirate this summer. Under the promotion, travellers…
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UAE firms face June 30 deadline to meet Emiratisation goals
Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has reiterated that private sector companies employing 50 or more workers must meet their Emiratisation targets for the first half of…
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Telangana worker in Dubai seeks return after stroke, distress
Hyderabad: The family of a Telangana worker employed in Dubai has sought official intervention to bring him back to India after he reportedly suffered a stroke and developed severe mental distress. On…
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Indian expat dies of cardiac arrest after badminton game in UAE
Ajman: A 43-year-old Indian expat from Kerala died after collapsing following a badminton session in Ajman, United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to reports by Gulf News and Kerala daily Manorama Online. Anwar…
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Air India Express to open bookings for Abu Dhabi debut flight
Mumbai: Air India Group’s low-cost arm Air India Express is set to start international flights from greenfield Navi Mumbai Airport to Abu Dhabi on July 15, with the opening of bookings for…
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Indian passport, visa services in UAE to be suspended for 5 days
Abu Dhabi: Indian passport, visa and attestation services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be suspended from June 26 to June 30 as India transitions to a new outsourced provider for…
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UAE gives 30-day grace period for visa overstay cases
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has announced a 30-day grace period for individuals previously exempted from visa overstay fines due to regional travel disruptions, allowing them to regularise their status or leave the…