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Dubai to launch ‘Rent Now, Pay Later’ scheme
Dubai is preparing to launch a “Rent Now, Pay Later” service in September, allowing tenants to spread their annual rent payments over up to 12 months without interest, according to a report…
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UAE announces Haj 2027 registration date
Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat on Monday, August 10, announced the registration dates for Emirati citizens wishing to perform Haj during the upcoming 1448 AH/2027…
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Indian tourists can now get free UAE visas for Abu Dhabi trips
Abu Dhabi: Indian tourists booking eligible holidays in Abu Dhabi can get their UAE entry visa at no cost under a new initiative launched by the Department of Culture and Tourism –…
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Two Indians win Rs 90L in Abu Dhabi Big Ticket’s first Big Spin
Two Indians won a combined Dirham 350,000 (around Rs 90.7 lakh) in Abu Dhabi Big Ticket’s first-ever Big Spin during the live draw on Monday, August 3. Dinesh Kumar Kumaran Nair, a…
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UAE employees to get three-day break for Prophet’s birthday
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has declared Friday, August 28, a paid public holiday for employees in the federal government and private sector to mark Prophet Muhammad’s birthday (Mawlid Al…
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‘We don’t hire Muslims’ claim in Dubai job sparks backlash
A social media post claiming that a recruiter refused to consider a Muslim candidate for a Dubai-based job has sparked widespread backlash online, with users condemning the purported religious discrimination and demanding…
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Desi Bling star denies reports of UAE asset freeze
Dubai-based Indian-origin businessman and Desi Bling star Satish Sanpal has said that no competent enforcement or regulatory authority in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued any official announcement or public disclosure…
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UAE freezes assets of Desi Bling star Satish Sanpal
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates’ Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has reportedly directed banks, financial institutions and virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to temporarily freeze assets linked to 41-year-old Dubai-based Indian-origin businessman…
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Indian travellers can pay via UPI for Burj Khalifa tickets
Dubai: Indian travellers can now book tickets online for At the Top, Burj Khalifa in Dubai using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), following the launch of the service on Wednesday, July 29.…
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UAE’s Jaywan cards now support online payments
Abu Dhabi: Network International on Monday, July 20, announced that UAE’s domestic payment card scheme, Jaywan, now supports online payments after the fintech company expanded its acceptance across its e-commerce merchant network.…
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Indians among expats losing jobs in Dubai amid Iran war
Indian workers are among thousands of expats in Dubai facing job losses, pay cuts and fewer employment opportunities as the economic impact of the US-Israel war on Iran continues to affect the…
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Dubai denies explosion reports, warns of legal action
Dubai: The Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO) has denied reports of explosions in Downtown Dubai, calling the claims false and warning that legal action will be taken against media organisations that…
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Dubai plans new First Al Khail Street corridor to cut traffic
Dubai: Dubai is set to develop a new transport corridor under the First Al Khail Street Development Plan, featuring a 15-kilometre elevated roadway that will run parallel to Sheikh Zayed Road to…
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India extends emergency consular services in UAE
Abu Dhabi: India has extended emergency-only consular services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) until July 1 due to administrative reasons. In a post on X on Monday, June 29, the Embassy…
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Hyderabad tops UAE-India return airfares for August travel
Hyderabad has emerged as the costliest Indian destination for UAE travellers this August, with return airfares climbing above Dirham 9,000 (Rs 2,31,244) amid strong summer holiday demand. The sharp contrast in ticket…
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