Dubai
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Now, book Hala Taxi through WhatsApp in Dubai
In a move to streamline the booking process, Hala Taxis, a partnership between Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Careem, on Wednesday, September 11, launched new service that allows commuters to book rides through…
- Middle East
Dubai Duty Free draw: Two Indian groups win Rs 8 crore each
Two groups of Indian expatriates from Kerala in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) won an astounding one million dollars (Rs 8,39,79,150) each on Wednesday, September 11, in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF)…
- Middle East
Dubai Princess Sheikha Mahra launches perfume ‘Divorce’ after split from husband
Dubai: Sheikha Mahra Al Maktoum, the princess of Dubai and daughter of Dubai ruler Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is all set to launch a new line of perfumes, named “Divorce,” under…
- Middle East
Dubai’s Burj Azizi: World’s second tallest tower to soar 725m height
Dubai: Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has announced the height of Burj Azizi, located on a prime plot of land on Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road.…
- Middle East
Middle East’s first-ever professional baseball park to be built in Dubai
Baseball United, the professional league focused on the Middle East and South Asia, is set to build the region’s first-ever professional baseball field and ballpark in Dubai. The new facility will be…
- Middle East
Dubai: Global Village announces new opening date for Season 29
Dubai’s Global Village will kick off its 29th season on October 16 and run until May 11, 2025, offering a family-friendly experience with a wide range of attractions and entertainment. Global Village,…
- Middle East
UAE visa amnesty: Indian consulate announces measures to help expats
The Consulate General of India (CGI) in Dubai has announced several measures to help Indian expatriates living in Dubai and Northern Emirates to avail the benefit of the visa amnesty program. The…
- India
Dubai: Kerala man wins over Rs 8 cr in Duty-Free lottery
A 41-year-old Dubai-based Indian expat from Kerala and his 9 colleagues have collectively won the grand prize of one million dollars (Rs 8,31,70,050) on Wednesday, 28 August, in the Dubai Duty-Free (DDF)…
- Middle East
UAE: Dubai RTA to launch 4 new metro link bus routes; check details
As part of the improvement of the public transportation services, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai is set to start four new metro-linking bus routes starting on August 30 2024.…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Two arrested in Rs 175 cr scam linked to Dubai-based racket
Hyderabad: The Cyber Security Bureau of Telangana police has arrested two individuals, Mohammed Shoeb Tauqeer and Mahmood Bin Ahmed Bawazir, for their involvement in a Rs 175 crore scam. A case was…
- Middle East
American influencer jailed for 3 months for assaulting Dubai police
A 24-year-old American social media influencer and his brother have been sentenced to three months in jail in Dubai for allegedly assaulting police officers while intoxicated, officials told AFP on Thursday, August…
- Middle East
Watch: UAE’s longest mountain trail now open for biking
Dubai Municipality (DM) announced on Thursday, August 22, that work on the UAE’s longest mountain biking trail Hatta has been completed. The 86 kilometers trails in Hatta feature 21 cycling routes spanning…
- Middle East
Dubai airport expects 3.4 million passengers over next 13 days
Dubai: As residents return from their summer vacation, Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world’s busiest for international travel, is getting ready to welcome 3.43 million guests over the next 13-day period. As many as 264,000…
- Middle East
Watch: Dubai builds 20 AC rest areas for delivery riders
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai has constructed 20 air-conditioned rest areas for delivery riders across the city. The initiative is part of RTA’s efforts that aim to enhance the working…
- Middle East
Dubai court allows salaries to be paid in cryptocurrency
Dubai: In a landmark ruling, the Dubai Court of First Instance has said that salary payments can be made in cryptocurrency as valid under United Arab Emirates (UAE) employment contracts. The ruling,…
