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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…
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UAE flight delays, cancellations affect India-bound services
Abu Dhabi: Passengers travelling from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday, September 26, faced flight delays, cancellations and schedule changes at the country’s three major airports, with several India-bound services among…
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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…
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Indian dentist dies after collapsing at home in Sharjah
Sharjah: A 32-year-old Indian dentist and mother of two died after collapsing at her home in Sharjah’s Al Qasimia area on Monday morning, September 14, according to media reports. The woman was…
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Get an international driving permit in 5 min at Dubai airport
Dubai: Travellers can now obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP) in just five minutes at Dubai International Airport, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) announced on…
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Tanker seen listing after possible projectile attack near UAE
A tanker has been reported listing near the UAE after a vessel at anchor was possibly struck by an unknown projectile, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). In a statement…
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Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi to add Harry Potter lands
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi’s Miral has announced plans to add three new Harry Potter-themed lands to Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi, with construction targeted for completion in 2029. The Abu Dhabi Media…
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Indian singer dies in Dubai hours before Ajman show
Dubai: Indian singer Nisar Wayanad, known for a voice that resembled that of award-winning Bollywood playback singer Udit Narayan, died at a Dubai hospital on Saturday evening, September 5, hours before he…
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UAE pardons Egyptian poet after 10-year jail sentence
Abu Dhabi: Egyptian opposition activist and poet Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi has been pardoned by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, days after he was sentenced to 10 years in prison…
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Uncle fulfils niece’s falcon wish as Rs 3 cr bid stuns Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: Videos circulating online have drawn attention to a heart-warming moment at an Abu Dhabi falcon auction, where a young girl’s wish to own a rare bird was fulfilled by her…
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Indian worker stranded in Dubai after paying Rs 60,000 to agent
A viral video showing an Indian worker from Bihar stranded in Dubai for three months after paying an agent Rs 60,000 for a job has prompted an appeal to Indian authorities for…
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Sharjah Ruler orders full refund of fees paid by Sudanese pupils
Sharjah: Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has ordered that Sudanese pupils at Sudan Private School be exempted from all fees, with parents to…
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Indian expats in UAE warned of fraud linked to biometric scans
Abu Dhabi: Indian expats in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been warned against sharing biometric data with fraudulent agents who may misuse fingerprints and face scans to carry out financial fraud.…
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11 months stranded: Indian sailors at Abu Dhabi port seek return
Indian seafarers aboard the MV Sea Star 2 have been stranded at Mina Zayed Port in Abu Dhabi for 11 months, with the Federation of Seafarers’ Unions of India (FSUI) seeking their…
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Indian killed in UAE minibus crash as wife secures nursing job
A 35-year-old Indian expatriate was killed in a minibus crash in Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates (UAE), while travelling to work on Monday, August 17, with four other workers injured, Khaleej…
