United Arab Emirates
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Ras Al Khaimah ranks 1st in Gulf, 4th globally as best city for expats
In a significant milestone achieved by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Ras Al Khaimah has been ranked first amongst Gulf countries and fourth globally out of 49 best cities to live and work…
- Middle East
Dubai Police urges caution ahead of changing weather conditions
Abu Dhabi: The Dubai Police has urged the public to steer clear of watercourses and valleys during unstable weather conditions. The force also emphasises adherence to traffic regulations, including reduced speeds, allowing…
- Middle East
Sheikh Mohammed approves 30 km Dubai Metro Blue Line project
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Friday, November 24, approved the Dubai Metro Blue Line project. Taking to X,…
- World
Here’s why millionaires relocating from UK to Dubai?
Around 1,500 millionaires or high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) have relocated from the United Kingdom (UK) to Dubai over the past 10 years, due to high taxes and deteriorating healthcare system. This came according…
- Middle East
Etihad announces 20% off on all flights, book now!
Abu Dhabi-based carrier Etihad Airways has announced 20 percent discount on all international destinations. The announcement is in celebration of its 20th anniversary and to commemorate this milestone, the national airline of…
- World
UAE: Filipino single mom gets Rs 22.68 lakh birthday gift from Mahzooz draw
A 43-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Filipino expat won the grand prize of Dirham 100,000 (Rs 22,68,323) in the Mahzooz’s 155th live draw. The winner Yvonne matched five out of the six…
- Hyderabad
Emirates Draw: Hyderabadi man wins Rs 17 lakh
Dreams turned into reality for a 38-year-old Hyderabadi man, as he won the grand prize of 75,000 Dirham (Rs 17,01,298) in the latest Fast5 Emirates Draw. The winner Sreepathy Santosh Kumar— bagged…
- Middle East
UAE National Day: 3-day weekend announced for public sector
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a three-day weekend holiday for public sector employees for the upcoming UAE’s 52nd National Day celebrations. The Federal Authority For Government Human Resources (FAHR) said Saturday, December…
- Middle East
Air Arabia launches first direct flight from RAK to Kozhikode
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates’s (UAE) low-cost carrier Air Arabia has commenced its first non-stop flight from Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) to Kozhikode in the Indian state of Kerala, the Emirates News…
- India
UAE: 65-year-old Indian expat takes home Rs 8 crore in DDF draw
Abu Dhabi: A 65-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expat won the grand prize of one million dollars (Rs 8,33,24,450) on Wednesday, November 23, in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire…
- Middle East
Watch: Emirates becomes world’s first airline to operate A380 test flight with 100% SAF
Emirates on Wednesday, November 23, became the world’s first airline to operate an A380 demonstration flight using 100 percent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). A demonstration flight took off from Dubai International Airport…
- Middle East
UAE: World’s 1st satellite project to track kingfish launched
The world’s first-ever satellite-based project to track kingfish has been launched in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Media Office (ADMO) reported. The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi…
- Middle East
Water chestnuts from Varanasi set to hit Dubai markets
Varanasi: The water chestnuts from the local ponds in Varanasi are all set to hit the Gulf markets with its first consignment soon to go. This comes after the successful export of…
- Middle East
UAE announces National Day holidays for private sector employees
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced paid public holidays for private sector employees on December 2 and 3 on the occasion of UAE National Day. This came in a…
- Middle East
Emirates Airlines takes home a double win at ULTRAs 2023 awards
Abu Dhabi: Dubai-based Emirates Airlines won the titles of ‘Best Airline in the World’ and ‘Best Airline in the Middle East’ at the ULTRAs 2023 awards. Thomas Ney, the Divisional Senior Vice President…