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UAE leaders extend Deepawali wishes in Hindi
On the occasion of Deepawali, the Indian festival of lights, on Thursday, October 31, United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders have expressed their best wishes to everyone celebrating in the country and across…
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UAE visa amnesty ends today, up to Rs 2 cr fine for hiring illegal expats from Nov 1
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) visa amnesty programme, which started on September 1 to allow illegal expatriates and visitors to regularise their visa status or depart without facing fines, will end on…
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Ramzan 2025 in UAE: Only four months away for month of fasting
Abu Dhabi: The holy month of Ramzan 1446 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or “in the year of the Hijra”) -2025 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to begin on Saturday,…
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UAE: NRI businessman Yusuffali’s LuLu Retail targets Rs 12K cr IPO
United Arab Emirates (UAE) retail giant LuLu Retail, is aiming to raise up to Dirham 5.27 billion (Rs 1,20,63,62,02,400) initial public offering (IPO) on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), making it…
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UAE issues new traffic laws: Reduces minimum age of drivers
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government on Friday, October 25, announced a series of new traffic regulations under a federal decree-law, set to take effect on March 29, 2025. Taking to X,…
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UAE: Three Indian expats die after inhaling toxic gas
In an unfortunate incident, at least three Indian expatriates recently died after inhaling toxic gas from a waste tank at the City of Lights building in Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, United…
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In a 1st, UAE to launch ‘virtual lawyer’ to speed up legal cases
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the launch of a “virtual lawyer” project enabled by artificial intelligence aimed at simplifying legal proceedings for straightforward cases. The announcement was made on Sunday,…
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UAE retailer LuLu Group to sell 25% shares in IPO
In a significant move, United Arab Emirates (UAE) retail giant LuLu Group International on Monday, October 21, announced its plan to sell 25 percent of its shares through an initial public offering…
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UAE to build dams, canals to mitigate impact of heavy rainfall
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced plans to build dams and canals in 13 residential areas to prevent flooding and mitigate the impact of heavy rainfall. On Friday, October 18, the…
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UAE based Indian bizman Yusuff Ali pays off Kerala woman’s Rs 8L loan
In a heartwarming act of kindness, United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian billionaire—LuLu Group chairman and vice chairman of the Abu Dhabi chamber, M A Yusuff Ali, has come to the rescue of…
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World’s second Sphere set to be built in UAE
The world’s second Sphere is set to be built in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital, Abu Dhabi, after the opening of the first in Las Vegas. The Department of Culture and…
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Abu Dhabi to Dubai in 57 minutes: Etihad Rail reveals journey times for passenger trains
One of the largest infrastructure projects in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Etihad Rail has announced the journey times for its upcoming passenger trains across the country. This initiative represents an important…
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Bathukamma celebrated with pomp, grandeur in Abu Dhabi, Muscat
The enthusiasm of Telangana women for Bathukamma at home is not surprising, but the reflection of the same thousands of kilometres away in Gulf countries is indeed a surprise for many. The…
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UAE-India travel: Etihad boosts flights to Jaipur from Dec
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is boosting its weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Jaipur to ten a week from December 15, 2024. The announcement, coming…
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Abu Dhabi bans this plant to protect public health
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has recently announced a ban on the cultivation, production, propagation, and circulation of the poisonous oleander plant in the emirate. The decision aims…
