Dubai
- Middle East
Massive fire breaks out in 67-storey skyscraper in Dubai Marina; 3,820 evacuated
Dubai: A massive fire broke out at a 67-storey residential tower in Dubai Marina on Friday night, June 13, prompting the evacuation of 3,820 residents from 764 apartments. No injuries were reported.…
- Middle East
Saudi skies witness rare ‘Strawberry Moon’ for the first time in 18 years
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders Region witnessed a rare celestial spectacle on Wednesday evening, June 11, with the rise of the full moon of Dhul-Hijjah, commonly referred to as…
- Middle East
Watch: Indian expat in Dubai gets airport-entry stamp 60 years after landing
Dubai: In a poignant tribute, 90-year-old Indian expatriate Haji N Jamaluddin has been awarded a commemorative airport-entry stamp— 60 years after first setting foot in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Jamaluddin, a…
- Middle East
Sheikh Mohammed lays foundation stone for Dubai Metro Blue Line’s first station – to be world’s highest
Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has laid the foundation stone for the first station of the Dubai Metro Blue Line, a major…
- Middle East
Telangana man stranded in Dubai after sub-agent scam; family seeks govt help
A 42-year-old man from Telangana has been stranded in Dubai for over seven months after being misled by a sub-agent who falsely promised him a job in Iraq. His family is now…
- Middle East
Indian expat dies during scuba diving in Dubai
Dubai: In a tragic incident during the Eid Al Adha holidays, a United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate has died while scuba diving at Jumeirah Beach in Dubai. The deceased has been…
- Middle East
Influencer’s viral video on Dubai Mall dress code gains praise from Sheikh Hamdan
Dubai: A viral video of Dubai-based content creator Jacquelyn May promoting modest dressing at Dubai Mall has attracted millions of views and likes — including one from Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin…
- Middle East
Sweeten your Eid getaway: Emirates offers free ice cream at Dubai airport
As Dubai departure numbers rise in the approach to the Eid Al Adha holiday, Emirates is adding a sweet touch to passengers’ journeys by offering complimentary ice cream at Dubai International Airport…
- Middle East
Gold prices in Dubai go up ahead of Eid Al Adha
Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), rose by Dirham 3 (Rs 69.74) per gram at the opening of the markets on Monday, June 2, ahead of the Eid Al…
- Hyderabad
Pregnant woman returns to Hyderabad after Pakistani husband abandons her
Hyderabad: A 22-year-old pregnant woman from Hyderabad who was allegedly cheated by her Pakistani husband returned to the city after an ordeal in the Middle East. The woman is a resident of…
- Offbeat
Dubai woman orders essentials from Temu, gets stickers
An Indian expat in Dubai ordered essentials from an app. However when she received it, things turned hilarious. Temu is an app where an online marketplace connecting consumers with manufacturers, often offers…
- Middle East
Tresind Studio in Dubai becomes first Indian restaurant to earn three Michelin Stars
In a groundbreaking moment for global gastronomy, Tresind Studio in Dubai has become the first-ever Indian restaurant to be awarded the prestigious honour of three Michelin stars. The acclaimed fine-dining venue is…
- Middle East
Gold prices drop in Dubai: 24-carat now at Dh 403.75 per gram
Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), dropped by Dirham 1 per gram at the opening of the markets on Monday, May 26. According to the Dubai Jewellery Group, the price of 24-carat…
- Telangana
NRI from Dubai returns to Telangana, kills wife over suspected infidelity
Hyderabad: In a shocking case of suspected infidelity, a Dubai-based NRI murdered his wife in broad daylight in Telangana’s Nizamabad district. The brutal crime which was driven by alleged extramarital affair suspicions…
- Middle East
World’s largest visa application centre opens in Dubai
The world’s largest visa centre, touted to process 10,000 visa applications daily, has been inaugurated in Dubai. The new facility has been set up by VFS Global, a leader in trusted technology…
