Dubai
- Middle East
Dubai-Tel Aviv flight diverted to Saudi Arabia over hijack scare
A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, September 30, after the aircraft transmitted emergency signals that briefly raised concerns of a possible hijacking. Flight…
- Middle East
Etihad Rail Dubai Station officially inaugurated
Dubai: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Etihad Rail Chairman Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan…
- Middle East
Expat mother dies birthing twins in Dubai after 12-year wait
Dubai: A 36-year-old Sudanese expatriate mother, Marwa Ahmed Al-Amin Bakhit, died in Dubai after suffering sudden health complications while giving birth to her twin boys, turning a long-awaited moment of joy into…
- Middle East
Mohanlal to headline grand entertainment show in Dubai
Dubai: Malayalam superstar Mohanlal will headline ‘Hala Mohanlal – The Complete Lalettan Show’ in Dubai on December 2 as part of the UAE National Day celebrations. In an Instagram post, the organisers…
- Crime in Hyderabad
Mahadev betting app kingpin held at Hyderabad Airport
New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Abhishek Kumar, one of the kingpins and a wanted accused in the Mahadev online betting app scam at Hyderabad Airport. The agency…
- Middle East
Dubai Customs grants 60-day extension on duty suspension
Dubai: Dubai Customs on Thursday, September 24, extended the suspension of customs duties on eligible goods by another 60 days, taking the total suspension period to 180 days. The extension applies to…
- Middle East
Jagtial man held in Dubai jail after illegal border crossing
Hyderabad: A Telangana man from Jagtial district has been held in a Dubai jail for the past six months after allegedly crossing the Oman-United Arab Emirates (UAE) border illegally. Aegurla Mallesham, a…
- Middle East
Indian passenger’s LEGO gift moves Emirates crew member
Dubai: An Indian passenger surprised an Emirates cabin crew member with a handmade LEGO creation during a flight, prompting an emotional reaction. The moment was shared in an Instagram video by user…
- Middle East
Indian man in Sharjah found murdered, body cut into nine pieces
Dubai/Udupi: An Indian working in Sharjah for nearly 20 years was found murdered and his remains found in nine pieces inside the boot of his car. Prakash Kundar from Kundapur in Udupi…
- Hyderabad
Revanth, Modi mourn death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Hyderabad: Condolences poured in on Monday, September 21, over the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the brother of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister…
- Middle East
Dubai Ruler’s brother Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum passes away
Dubai: Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, former Deputy Chairman of Dubai Police and Public Security and younger brother of Dubai’s Ruler, passed away on Monday, September 21. He was 76. The…
- Middle East
Indians turn to Dubai as iPhone 18 Pro costs less than India
Dubai: Following strong demand during the pre-order period, Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max went on sale at the Apple Store in Dubai Mall on Friday, September 18, attracting…
- Middle East
Hyderabad-Gulf traffic falls as West Asia tensions persist
Hyderabad’s air traffic to the Gulf has come under pressure in 2026 amid the continuing conflict involving Iran and wider security concerns across West Asia, with passenger numbers declining on several key…
- Middle East
Indian man in Dubai jail, father seeks MEA help
Hyderabad: An Indian man was in a Dubai jail, prompting his father to seek help from External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar as the family remained unclear about his legal status. In a…
- Delhi
Delhi: 2 SpiceJet Dubai flights face delay, passengers protest
New Delhi: Around 200 SpiceJet passengers protested at the Delhi airport after their flights to Dubai were rescheduled multiple times and faced inordinate delays since Monday, September 14, according to a source.…
