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Dubai Duty Free draw: Hyderabadi engineer turns crorepati overnight
Abu Dhabi: A 48-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Hyderabadi man won a staggering one million dollars (Rs 8,34,46,150) in the latest Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw. The winner, Khaliq Naik…
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UAE shortens Friday sermons to 10 minutes from June 28
Abu Dhabi: The General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments (Awqaf) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday, June 27, issued a directive to reduce the duration of the Friday sermons…
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UAE: Andhra electrician wins Rs 2 crore in National Bonds draw
A 46-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate from Gollapalli village in Andhra Pradesh won a staggering Dirham one million (Rs 2,27,54,614) in the latest National Bonds draw. The winner, Nagendram Borugadda,…
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Sheikh Mohammed announces Rs 68,154 cr rain drainage network in Dubai
Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved a Dirham 30 billion (Rs 6,81,54,23,09,100) ‘Tasreef’ project to develop a rain…
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Watch: Burj Khalifa lights up for Olympic Day
Burj Khalifa in Dubai was emblazoned with the Olympic Games logo and the colours of its five rings to coincide with the celebration of the International Olympic Day on Sunday, June 23.…
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In a first, UAE grocer Spinneys opens store in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: Spinneys 1961 Holding PLC, a United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based grocery chain, opened its first store in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Monday, June 24. This new store is located…
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Jaishankar holds ‘productive & deep’ talks with UAE counterpart Al Nahyan
Abu Dhabi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held “productive and deep” conversations with his United Arab Emirates counterpart Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on India and UAE’s “ever-growing” comprehensive strategic ties and…
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UAE contributes Rs 208 cr to UN for humanitarian efforts in Sudan
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates has signed an agreement with the UN World Food Programme (WFP) to provide emergency food assistance to populations affected by the crisis in Sudan and South Sudan.…
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Jaishankar participates in International Yoga Day celebrations in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday participated in the 10th International Day of Yoga celebrations in Abu Dhabi. Jaishankar, along with Indian Ambassador to UAE, Sunjay Sudhir, led the…
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81% of Dubai students attend private schools rated ‘good’ or higher
Dubai: In another demonstration of the continuous improvement in the quality of education, 81 percent of Dubai students now attend private schools rated Good or higher compared to 77 percent during last…
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UAE records highest summer temperature of 49.9°C
Abu Dhsbi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has recorded the highest temperature of the summer season so far. In a post on X, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said that a…
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Dubai police confiscates 4,474 scooters, bicycles in H1 2024
Dubai: Major General Abdullah Ali Al Ghaithi, Assistant Commandant for Operations Affairs at Dubai Police, emphasised the force’s commitment to raising traffic awareness and promoting a culture of safety among road users…
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Some Indian millionaires may migrate to this country in 2024
Around 4,300 Indian millionaires are expected to migrate from India in 2024, according to a report by investment migration consultancy Henley & Partners. The top most preferred destination to move outside India is…
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UAE: Registration for Haj 2025 to open in September
Abu Dhabi: Authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have announced that registration for those wishing to perform Haj pilgrimage in 1446 AH-2025 in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, will open from the beginning…
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Abu Dhabi: Up to Rs 2L fine for unlicensed influencer collaborations
Abu Dhabi: In a significant development, the authorities in Abu Dhabi have imposed a fine of up to Dirham 10,000 (Rs 2,27,666) on companies that fail to obtain the necessary licenses for…