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Dubai’s Smart Police stations record 13% rise in transactions
Dubai’s Smart Police Stations (SPS) recorded a 13 percent increase in the number of transactions submitted by citizens, residents, and visitors in 2023. The SPSs handled 121,986 transactions in 2023, compared to…
- Middle East
Gulf countries call for restraint after US, UK conduct air strikes in Yemen
Gulf countries on Friday, January 12, expressed their “deep concern” about the military operations taking place in the Red Sea region and the airstrikes on several sites in Yemen. On Thursday night,…
- India
Jaipur National University gets permission to setup campus in Dubai
The Ministry of Education has granted Jaipur National University permission to setup an off-shore campus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). “The proposal of Jaipur National University, for establishment of an Off-Shore…
- Middle East
UAE passport ranked 11th with access to 183 nations without visa
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) passport has been ranked first amongst Gulf countries and 11th globally in the list of the world’s most powerful passports in 2024. As per the recent report released…
- Middle East
UAE: Two more Palestinian cancer patients from Gaza die
A 38-year-old and 54-year-old Palestinians who arrived from the Gaza Strip for treatment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) passed away on Thursday, January 11. The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP)…
- Middle East
Dubai’s DP world signs Rs 25,000 cr deals with Gujarat
Dubai-based multinational logistics company DP World has signed multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth 3 billion dollars (Rs 25,000 crore) with the government of Gujarat, India. The MoUs was signed on Wednesday,…
- Middle East
Watch: Mother, daughter only passengers on Emirates flight to Switzerland
In a surprising instance, a mother and daughter were the only passengers in the economic class cabin of an Emirates flight while travelling for a Christmas holiday. The 25-year-old Zoe Doyle was…
- Middle East
Dubai ruler pledges Rs 339 crore to support content creators
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has announced a fund of 150 million dirham (Rs 3,39,27,04,024) to support content creators and influencers. He also announced the establishment of…
- India
Dubai: 18-yr-old Indian expat sets world record singing in 140 languages
An 18-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)–based Indian expatriate has set a Guinness World Record for singing in 140 languages for nine hours during a Concert for Climate in Dubai. Suchetha Satish broke the record…
- Middle East
Inauguration of Abu Dhabi’s Hindu temple milestone for tolerance: UAE envoy
Gandhinagar: The inauguration of the BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi next month will be a monumental day to “celebrate tolerance and acceptance”, the Ambassador of the UAE to India Abdulnasser Alshaali said on…
- India
Lulu Group readies to set up large shopping mall in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad: UAE-based retailer LuLu Group is set to construct what it termed India’s biggest shopping mall, in Ahmedabad, with an estimated cost of Rs 4,000 crore. The construction for the proposed shopping…
- India
India-UAE launch CEPA council to encourage business partnerships
Ahmedabad: At the ongoing Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in Ahmedabad, hosts India and the UAE on Wednesday launched the UAE-India CEPA Council (UICC) to encourage close partnerships and tangible cooperation across all…
- Middle East
Dubai named world’s best destination in 2024
Dubai has been ranked as the most popular destination in the world for holidaymakers in 2024, according to Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards. Known for its modern culture with history, and adventure with…
- Middle East
Dubai: You can soon suggest names for roads
Dubai: The Dubai Road Naming Committee has introduced a new mechanism for naming roads in the emirate, incorporating elements of its authentic heritage, identity, and futuristic aspirations. The new methodology uses names…
- India
India, UAE aim to take bilateral trade to USD 100 billion: Piyush Goyal
Gandhinagar: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said that India and UAE aspire to expand their bilateral trade to $100 billion. He also highlighted efforts that were underway to facilitate…