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Former Dubai Duty Free chief Colm McLoughlin passes away
The former chief executive of Dubai Duty Free (DDF), Colm McLoughlin, passed away on Wednesday, October 30. He was 81. McLoughlin is survived by his wife, daughters Tyna and Mandy, and son Niall.…
- Middle East
Gold prices in Dubai hit new record high on Deepawali
Gold prices in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), jumped to a new record high on Thursday morning, October 31, the day of the Indian festival—Deepawali. The Dubai Jewellery Group data showed a 24-carat gold rate trading…
- Middle East
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…
- Middle East
Watch: Pakistani expat wins Rs 8 cr in Dubai Duty Free’s Deepawali celebration
A Qatar-based Pakistani expatriate won a staggering one million dollars (Rs 8,40,98,065) on Wednesday, October 30, in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw as it celebrated Deepawali in Dubai International…
- Middle East
Dubai announces new financial misconduct laws with travel bans, asset freezing for violators
Dubai on Wednesday, October 30, introduced new laws for financial misconduct and auditing, including travel bans and asset-freezing for offending employees. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai’s Vice President, Prime Minister, and…
- India
India-UAE travel: Low-cost Indian airline to launch new direct flight route
India’s low-cost airline, IndiGo, has announced the launch of a new direct flight route between Pune and Dubai, which is set to commence operations from November 22. This will be the second…
- Middle East
Dubai property prices, rents may decline after 18 months
Property prices and rents in Dubai are forecasted to remain stable over the next 18 months and could possibly fall in the following 18 months due to supply pressures, reported Khaleej Times.…
- Bollywood
Shah Rukh steals the show at Aryan’s D’yavol X event in Dubai
Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan recently attended the launch of his son Aryan Khan’s luxury streetwear brand, D’yavol X, in Dubai. The event was a memorable night for fans, as Shah…
- Bollywood
Amid security threats, Salman Khan to perform in Dubai
Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who currently hosts the reality show ‘Bigg Boss 18’, is set to perform in Dubai amid security threats. On Sunday, the actor took to his Instagram, and…
- Middle East
Dubai: Indian expat honoured by police for returning Rs 22 lakh
Dubai: Dubai Police have honoured Indian expatriate Swadesh Kumar for his exceptional honesty in returning Dirham 100,000 (Rs 22,89,631) that he found in the Al Barsha area. In return for his honesty,…
- Middle East
UAE visa amnesty: Indian consulate help desk to be operational on Oct 27
The Indian Consulate in Dubai on Friday, October 25, announced that the amnesty help desk will be operational on Sunday, October 27. In a statement posted on X, the consulate said that the help…
- Middle East
Indore: Four held after cops expose betting racket operated from Dubai
Indore: Police have detained four persons from Indore in Madhya Pradesh after busting a betting syndicate being operated from Dubai under the guise of online gaming, a police official said on Thursday.…
- Middle East
Watch: UAE’s first-ever discount pharmacy opens in Dubai
LIFE Pharmacy, the largest retail chain in the Middle East, has launched the UAE’s first-ever discount pharmacy, ‘Pharmacy for LESS’ at Dubai Outlet Mall on Wednesday, October 23. The new pharmacy concept…
- Middle East
UAE visa amnesty: Over 10,000 Indian overstayers gained legal status
The Indian Consulate in Dubai on Wednesday, October 23, announced that it has assisted more than 10,000 Indian expatriates in rectifying their status as part of the ongoing UAE visa amnesty initiative.…
- Middle East
Dubai Duty Free draw: Indian trader wins Rs 8 cr for second time
While number of people have been trying for years to win the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) draw, a 50-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate from Bangalore won an astounding one million…
