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Iranian-American Baquer Namazi released after 6 years in detention
An 85-year-old American citizen of Iranian origin Mohammad Baquer Namazi, who was imprisoned in Iran for over six years was released on Wednesday for urgent medical treatment. Namazi’s lawyer, Jared Genser, confirmed…
- Middle East
UAE: 32-yr-old Pakistani mechanic wins Dh 10M in Mahzooz draw
Abu Dhabi: A 32-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE) based Pakistani expatriate working as a mechanic won the grand prize of 10 million Dirhams (Rs 22,48,59,112) in the 96th Mahzooz weekly draw. The…
- Middle East
Big Ticket Abu Dhabi: Indian expat wins Dh20 million in raffle
Abu Dhabi: Pradeep KP, an Indian expat residing in Dubai won Dh15 million in the Big Ticket raffle, Abu Dhabi. As the ticket was brought by Pradeep and his 20 colleagues online…
- Middle East
US-based Gecko Robotics to set up international HQ in UAE, create 300 jobs
Abu Dhabi: US-based Gecko Robotics, announced on Sunday that it is setting up a new international headquarters in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as part of the “NextGen FDI” initiative program launched…
- Middle East
UAE announces public sector holiday for Prophet Muhammad’s birthday
Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources announced on Saturday that October 8, will be a public holiday for public sector employees to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. A…
- Bollywood
IIFA Awards to be held in Abu Dhabi again
Mumbai: After a successful award weekend in Abu Dhabi this year, The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) is going to be back with awards in 2023 – again in Abu Dhabi! The…
- Middle East
UAE-Oman in 47 minutes: New rail network to shorten travel time
Muscat: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sultanate of Oman on Wednesday, signed an agreement to establish a joint company to implement and operate a railway network that will link the two countries…
- Middle East
Win Etihad flight tickets with Abu Dhabi’s ‘1B steps challenge’
Abu Dhabi: The capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Abu Dhabi, has launched a one billion steps challenge that aims to encourage the public to walk one billion steps, collectively,…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi bank allows withdrawal of 50% salary in advance
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), one of the Emirate’s leading Islamic financial institutions, has launched a new feature that allows customers to withdraw up to 50 per cent of salary…
- Technology
UAE: Long queues at Dubai Mall to buy iPhone 14; sold out in 45 mins
Abu Dhabi: Hundreds of people on Friday queued in front of Apple stores in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and other regions of the world as the American technology giant began selling its latest…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi retains top spot as world’s most pandemic-resilient city
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi has once again topped the list of the world’s most pandemic-resilient city globally for its advanced and robust infrastructure, commitment and leadership, Abu Dhabi Media Office (ADMO) reported.…
- Middle East
First marble pillar of Abu Dhabi BAPS Hindu temple placed
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) ministers and Indian officials participated in the installation ceremony of the first marble pillar of the temple under construction in Abu Dhabi. On Tuesday, September 13,…
- Middle East
Work in UAE: 7 ways to look for jobs in govt, private firms
Abu Dhabi: If you are hunting for a job in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in government and private firms, here are the different ways you can look for job openings in…
- Middle East
UAE: 2 Indian expats take home over Rs 21L each in Mahzooz draw
Abu Dhabi: Two United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriates won the grand prize of Dirham 100,000 (Rs 21,70,220) in the 91st Mahzooz weekly draw in Dubai. The winners of the draw Kader…
- India
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed receives letter from Indian PM Modi
Abu Dhabi: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a letter from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding strengthening the strategic relations between the two countries and the prospects of…
