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Watch: UAE celebrates 53rd National Day with vibrant festivities
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) commemorated its 53rd anniversary of the country’s formation on Monday, December 2, with a vibrant spirit under the theme Eid Al Etihad. The emirates celebrate this festival…
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UAE President thanks expats in handwritten note
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a handwritten note to the country’s citizens and expat residents on the occasion of the 53rd National Day,…
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Saudi King, Crown Prince congratulate UAE on 53rd National Day
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulated United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed on his country’s 53rd National Day, also known as Eid Al…
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Eid Al Etihad: Dubai Ruler awards space medals to UAE astronauts
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday, December 2, awarded five Emirati astronauts with the space medal on the occasion…
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UAE: Newborns including Indians make Eid Al Etihad extra special
At the stroke of midnight on Monday, December 2, some families in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital Abu Dhabi welcomed newborns on the occasion of the country’s 53rd National Day, also known as…
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Dubai: Up to Rs 11L fine for vehicle violations during Eid Al Etihad celebrations
Dubai Police have imposed a fine of up to Dirham 50,000 (Rs 11,51,164) to release impounded vehicles involved in violations during the UAE’s 53rd National Day, also known as Eid Al Etihad,…
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Eid Al Etihad: Free 53GB data announced for e&, du users
United Arab Emirates (UAE) telecom operators e& and Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) are offering free 53GB local data for some of its users to mark the country’s 53rd National Day, also…
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Eid Al Etihad: Dubai announces free parking, metro hours
Dubai: The Road and Transport Authority in Dubai on Friday, November 29, announced free public parking and extension of Dubai Metro’s operating hours for UAE’s 53rd National Day, also known as Eid Al…
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UAE leaders pardon over 5,500 prisoners ahead of Eid Al Etihad
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders on Wednesday, November 27, pardoned more than 5,500 prisoners ahead of the 53rd National Day, also known as Eid Al Etihad. This humanitarian gesture will give inmates…
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94th National Day: Saudi Arabia announces four-day holiday
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced a four-day holiday to celebrate its 94th National Day, which falls annually on September 23. This year’s National Day will take place on Monday,…
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Prez Murmu departs for Mauritius to attend National Day celebrations
New Delhi: In a further fillip to India-Mauritius ties, President Droupadi Murmu on Monday embarked on a state visit to the island nation from March 11-13 to attend the National Day celebrations…
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Kuwait pardons 912 prisoners on 63rd National Day
The Ministry of Interior in Kuwait has ordered the release of 912 prisoners, including 214 immediately, from correctional institutions, on the occasion of the country’s 63rd National Day. This comes in implementation…
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Sharjah Charity International receives applications for 9 mass wedding
Sharjah: The Sharjah Charity International (SCI) has announced the start of receiving applications to participate in the ninth mass wedding within the country. The mass wedding is scheduled to be organised in…
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Jaishankar extends greetings to Kuwait on its 62nd National Day
New Delhi: On the occasion of Kuwait’s 62nd National Day, Foreign Affairs Minister S Jaishankar sent greetings to Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and the nation’s citizens. Taking to his official Twitter…
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January 26, a National Day or Invasion Day for Australia?
Australians are ambivalent towards its National Day or Foundation Day which also falls on Jan 26. While Indians celebrate Jan 26, to commemorate the establishment of their Constitution in January 1950, Australians…