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- Middle East
UAE denies reports of supplying arms to rivaling forces in Sudan
Abu Dhabi: Concerning reporting by a media outlet on the UAE allegedly supplying arms and ammunition to warring parties in Sudan, Afra Al Hameli, Director of Strategic Communications at the Ministry of…
- Middle East
UAE prevents entry of passengers disembarked from Israeli flight
Abu Dhabi: The authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has prevented the entry of nearly 170 passengers aboard a Wizz Air flight from Israel, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported. The plane landed…
- Middle East
Lulu Group to raise Rs 22,500 crore ahead of IPO listing
Abu Dhabi-based leading hypermarket chain and mall operator in the Middle East, LuLu Group International, is seeking to raise Dirhams 10 billion (Rs 22,500 crore), ahead of a possible initial public offering (IPO)…
- Middle East
UAE’s Air Arabia record 2nd quarter net profit of Dhs459 million
Abu Dhabi: Air Arabia (PJSC), the Middle East & North Africa’s prominent low-cost carrier operator, today reported record second quarter and first half of 2023 financial and operational results, as the airline…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi to reduce hotel, restaurant fee from September
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi has revealed plans to reduce government fees for hotels and restaurants, starting from Friday, September 1, the Abu Dhabi Media Office (ADMO) reported. The Department of Culture and…
- Middle East
Here’s how GCC residents can apply for 30-day UAE eVisa online
Abu Dhabi: If you are living in any of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and would like to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE), here is how you can apply for…
- Middle East
Watch: Etihad cabin crew performs mid-air orchestra in skydiving stunt
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has released a video showing behind-the-scenes of its electrifying stunt of a cabin crew skydiving and performing orchestra mid-air in free fall. The stunt was released to celebrate…
- Middle East
ASEAN committee in Abu Dhabi vows to strengthen ties with UAE
Abu Dhabi: The committee of the ASEAN in the UAE has expressed its support for the efforts to enhance cooperation between ASEAN and the UAE, media reported. It comes as the committee…
- India
UAE: Indian expats to get new offices for passport, attestation services
Abu Dhabi: Indian expatriates in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to get branches of a new, unified centre from 2024 for Consular-Passport-Visa (CPV), attestation, and Overseas Citizens of India (OICs) services across…
- Middle East
Pay fines online to revoke travel ban in Dubai
Abu Dhabi: In a significant development, Dubai authorities have introduced “Smart Fine Payment” service for people to pay fines for the removal of a travel ban. This digital website provides a convenient…
- Entertainment
Barbie movie approved for release in UAE cinemas
Abu Dhabi: The highly awaited Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie has been approved for release in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The UAE Media Council on Thursday, August 3, granted approval to screen the…
- Middle East
Bangladeshi expat wins Jeep Wrangler in Big Ticket draw in UAE
Abu Dhabi: A UAE-based Bangladeshi expat won a brand-new Jeep Wrangler during the Big Ticket raffle draw held in Abu Dhabi recently. Mintu Chandra Bari Chandra, who works at a hair salon,…
- Middle East
UAE President Sheikh Mohammed receives invitation to visit Iran
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received an invitation from President Ebrahim Raisi to visit Iran, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. The letter…
- Middle East
Now use UAE Pass for all government services; here’s how
Abu Dhabi: The Finance Ministry of the UAE has announced the implementation of digital identity in all service systems as part of the country’s efforts to promote digitalisation, media reported. The UAE…
- Middle East
UAE announces penalties for corporate tax violations
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) today announced the issuance of Cabinet Decision No. (75) of 2023 regarding administrative penalties for violations related to the Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of…
