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Soon, you can commute in ‘flying cars’ from Dubai-Abu Dhabi in 30 mins
Abu Dhabi-headquartered aviation services provider Falcon Aviation recently signed an agreement with California-based electric flying car manufacturer Archer Aviation to develop a “vertiport” network in key locations across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This collaboration marks a…
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Cabinet gives nod for India-UAE pact on economic corridor
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, gave its ex-post facto approval to the Inter-Governmental Framework Agreement (IGFA) that was signed on February 13 between India…
- Middle East
Sharjah set to host 2nd animation conference from May 1
Sharjah: The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) is set to return with the 2nd edition of the Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC), a first-of-its-kind event that brings the vibrancy and creativity of the animation…
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UAE intensifies humanitarian aid to Gaza during Ramzan
Abu Dhabi: Following the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council has resolved to intensify humanitarian aid for the Palestinian people in Gaza during…
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Jobs in UAE: Apple hiring for multiple roles
If you are looking for a job in the technology sector in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), there’s an opportunity for you. United States (US) technology giant Apple on Monday, March 11,…
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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque completes preparations to welcome Ramzan
Abu Dhabi: The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre (SZGMC) has completed its preparations to receive masses of worshippers and visitors during the Holy Month of Ramzan 1445. In Ramzan 1444, the mosque…
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Ramzan 2024: Dubai announces new timings for paid parking, metro, buses
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced new timings for paid parking zones and public transport during the holy month of Ramzan 1445 AH-2024. The revised timings for the holy month…
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UAE: Abu Dhabi to host Saudi Super Cup in April
Abu Dhabi will host this year’s edition of the Saudi Super Cup in two stadiums across the emirate on 8th and 11th April, marking the first time the tournament has been hosted…
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BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi celebrates its first Maha Shivratri festival
New Delhi: The first Hindu temple in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) celebrated its first festival — Maha Shivratri — on Friday, almost a month after its inauguration. While the countrymen thronged…
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New attraction in UAE: ‘Hanging Gardens’ opens in Sharjah
Sharjah: In a bid to boost tourism, the much-anticipated “Hanging Gardens” in the city of Kalba in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), officially opened on Friday, March 8. This comes after Dr…
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Video: UAE, Kuwait seize over 3 million narcotic tablets
Abu Dhabi: The UAE anti-narcotics agents successfully apprehended an individual with 2,750,000 of narcotic drugs in the Emirate of Ajman. This operation followed the recent arrest by the Ministry of Interior in…
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Emirates to serve iftar boxes for fasting passengers during Ramzan
Dubai-based Emirates Airlines will be serving thousands of meal boxes for fasting passengers both onboard and at boarding gates of the Dubai International Airport (DXB) during the holy month of Ramzan. Starting…
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UAE weather: Private sector firms told to allow remote work
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday, March 8, called on private sector companies to allow remote work for employees due to exceptional weather conditions. In a circular, Ministry of Human Resources…
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UAE leaders pardon 2,592 prisoners ahead of Ramzan
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders have pardoned 2,592 prisoners ahead of the holy month of Ramzan 1445 AH/2024. This humanitarian gesture will give inmates of correctional and penal institutions…
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Dubai ruler announces 20% annual tax on foreign banks
Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai, on Thursday, March 7, issued a law mandating a 20 percent annual tax…