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UAE: Golden pensions scheme for expats to increase gratuity
Dubai: The UAE government on Tuesday announced the “Golden Pension scheme” which will help people plan their retirement. Under the scheme, employees will have the luxury to pay as less as Dh100…
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Putin hosts United Arab Emirates leader for economic talks
St Petersburg: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday hailed a recent decision by OPEC, Russia and other oil-producing nations to limit production as a key to stabilising the global energy market, as…
- Middle East
UAE: Indian-origin teacher honoured in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: An Indian-origin teacher has been recognized in Abu Dhabi for her dedication and contribution towards education on World Teachers’ Day. Greeshma Rajesh Anil Kumar, a 35 year-old computer science teacher…
- Middle East
UAE-India joint investment task force reviews key areas of cooperation
New Delhi: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday co-chaired the 10th meeting of the UAE-India joint task force on investments in Mumbai, along with Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, member of…
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Leading academic from AMU wins top UAE award for alternative medicine
Dubai: Prof Wazahat Husain, a leading academic from the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has won an international award for Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Husain, a retired chairman of the Department of…
- Middle East
World’s first public flight of X2 flying car takes off in Dubai
Abu Dhabi: The first public flight of a Chinese tech firm, XPENG AEROHT’s two-seater electric VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) X2 flying cartook off from Dubai Marina on Monday evening. After taking…
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UAE: 32-yr-old Pakistani mechanic wins Dh 10M in Mahzooz draw
Abu Dhabi: A 32-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE) based Pakistani expatriate working as a mechanic won the grand prize of 10 million Dirhams (Rs 22,48,59,112) in the 96th Mahzooz weekly draw. The…
- Middle East
Dubai: Islamic scholar Mufti Menk to deliver lecture on Prophet Muhammad’s life
Abu Dhabi: A renowned Islamic scholar from Zimbabwe, Dr Ismail Ibn Musa Menk, also known as Mufti Menk, is all set to deliver lecture on the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on…
- India
UAE: These Indian nationals can get visa on arrival
In order to travel to UAE, Indian nationals need to get pre-travel visas, however, in some cases, they can avail the option of visa on arrival. Following Indian nationals can get visa…
- Middle East
Dubai’s Hindu temple blend of Indian & Arab design built at a cost of $16 million
Abu Dhabi: A new Hindu temple in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) boasting of a unique Arabian appearance officially opened its door to worshippers in Dubai on Tuesday, October 4. This newest…
- Middle East
Majestic Hindu temple opens in Dubai
Dubai: A majestic new Hindu temple that blends Indian and Arabic architecture designs has been inaugurated here in Jebel Ali Village, with a powerful message of tolerance, peace and harmony. Located in…
- Middle East
Dubai’s new Hindu temple all set to open ahead of Dussehra
Dubai: A new Hindu temple constructed in Jebel Ali in Dubai is set to open on Tuesday, one day ahead of the Dussehra festival. Khaleej Times reported that the temple is an…
- Middle East
US-based Gecko Robotics to set up international HQ in UAE, create 300 jobs
Abu Dhabi: US-based Gecko Robotics, announced on Sunday that it is setting up a new international headquarters in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as part of the “NextGen FDI” initiative program launched…
- India
NRI businessman Atlas Ramachandran passes away in Dubai
Thiruvananthapuram: A well-known NRI businessman from Kerala who once ran a chain of jewellery stores in Kerala and abroad, died due to age-related ailments in Dubai, UAE, on Sunday. The demise of…
- Middle East
Indian rupee hits record low against UAE dirham – Is it right time to remit?
New Delhi: The rising prices of crude oil and foreign capital outflow have pushed Indian rupees to a record low of Rs. 22.27 against the UAE dirham. Against the Saudi Riyal, the…
