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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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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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Jaishankar in UAE for bilateral talks, first stop at BAPS Hindu temple
Abu Dhabi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday arrived here to hold wide-ranging talks with his United Arab Emirates counterpart Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Jaishankar visited the iconic BAPS Hindu…
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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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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…
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UAE-India flight: Etihad Airways launches new route
Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has launched a new direct flight service from Zayed International Airport (AUH), Abu Dhabi to Jaipur (JAI), India. This addition makes Jaipur…
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Etihad to welcome 5M guests for Eid Al Adha, summer season
Abu Dhabi-based carrier Etihad Airways has announced that it expects welcoming five million guests to Zayed International Airport between June and September, marking one of the busiest summers ever. “We are looking…
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UAE driving license: ‘One-day test’ launched in Fujairah
To make getting a driver’s license easier and faster, Fujariah police in collaboration with the traffic and licensing services center, has announced a initiative called the ‘One-Day Test’. The initiative is in line…
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UAE cuts work, residency visa process from 30 to five days
In a significant move, the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) on Tuesday, June 11, announced the launch of the second phase of the “Work Bundle” for companies across the…
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UAE to impose up to Rs 34 lakh fine for cold callers
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TRA) has imposed administrative penalties of up to Dirham 150,000 (Rs 34,11,049) on persistent cold callers. This comes as…
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UAE to experience longest day of 13 hours, 48 minutes
Abu Dhabi: The UAE will experience an earlier summer solstice this year. Occurring on June 20 at 20:51 UTC, this marks the earliest solstice since 1796 for most countries around the world.…
