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Watch: Robodog joins robot family at Dubai’s Museum of the Future
Abu Dhabi: The Museum of the Future in Dubai has introduced a four-legged robotic ‘dog’ as the latest member of the museum’s growing family of advanced robots, the Dubai Media Office (DMO)…
- Entertainment
Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan trailer to be screened on Burj Khalifa
New Delhi: The trailer of the upcoming action thriller ‘Pathaan’ starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham is set to be projected on the grand Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The…
- Middle East
Dubai residents can now complete visa services via video call
Abu Dhabi: Residents in Dubai can now complete their visa application via video conferencing, local media reported. The new service has been set up by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners…
- Middle East
Dubai Transport Authority reduces taxi fares amid fuel prices drop
Abu Dhabi: The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Thursday reduced its taxi fares by 10 per cent as fuel prices drop, local media reported. Taxi fares have been reduced for the second…
- Middle East
UAE: Over 79,000 golden visas issued in 2022
Abu Dhabi: The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA) announced on Wednesday that over 79,000 golden visas were issued in 2022 across all categories, the Emirates News Agency…
- Middle East
Dubai announces 1st-of-its-kind Golden Pension scheme for taxi drivers
Abu Dhabi: More than 9,000 taxi drivers will benefit from the Golden Pension scheme, set up by the National Bonds, UAE-based Shari’a-compliant savings and investment company. The first-of-its-kind Golden Pension scheme was set…
- Bollywood
Pak actress Sadia Khan reacts to reports of dating Aryan Khan
Mumbai: Pakistani actor Sadia Khan who is making headlines across borders for dating Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan finally reacted to the rumours. She was recently spotted with Aryan in Dubai.…
- Sports
Sania Mirza to retire at next month’s Dubai Tennis Championships
New Delhi: Former doubles No.1 Sania Mirza has confirmed her plans to retire from professional tennis at Dubai Tennis Championships, a WTA 1000 event, which begins on February 19. The 36-year old…
- World
Former Sri Lanka Gotabaya Rajapaksa returns to Sri Lanka from Dubai
Colombo: Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who was ousted from power last year over his government’s mishandling of the cash-strapped country’s economy, has returned here from Dubai, his first foreign trip since returning…
- Middle East
Dubai launches its economic agenda ‘D33’ for the next 10 years
Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the Dubai Economic Agenda ‘D33’ with the ambitious goals of doubling the…
- India
Dubai: Indian expat wins Rs 22 lakh in Little Draw raffle
Abu Dhabi: A Dubai-based Indian expatriate won the grand prize of Dirhams 100,000 (Rs 22,56,640) in Little Draw. Indian expatriate Sreejith, who hails from Kerala, is the recent winner of Dhs 100,000.…
- Middle East
Dubai scraps 30% tax on alcohol sales, fee for liquor licenses
Abu Dhabi: In a major decision, the Dubai government on Sunday ended 30 per cent tax on alcohol sales and made liquor licenses free to obtain, Dubai Municipality reported. The rule for…
- Middle East
Dubai restaurateur shares Rs 1.39 Cr bill from his restaurant
Abu Dhabi: New Year’s Eve witnessed a lot of parties and people visiting picturesque places to celebrate, with many going out to eat, and food was a major highlight. Following this, a…