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UAE: Jordan club withdraws from championship over Israel’s participation
Amman: The Jordanian Al-Wehdat sports club has withdrawn from Al Ain International Volleyball Championship following Israel’s participation. The championship is scheduled to be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The club…
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India-UAE reveal physical copy of Joint Commemorative stamp
Doha: Celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations, Indian Ambassador to UAE Sunjay Sudhir and CEO of Emirates Post, postal operator for the United Arab Emirates, launched a physical copy of India-UAE Joint…
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UAE: Expats can now apply for driving licence from home; know how
Obtaining a driving licence in the United Arab Emirates has become easier than ever before as a large number of services in Dubai have gone online. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA),…
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Emirates urges passengers to arrive 3 hrs before departure amid summer surge
Abu Dhabi: With the start of the summer holidays in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Eid Al Adha just around the corner, Emirates airlines are expecting a very busy period at…
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UAE: Indian woman wins top Canadian scholarship worth Rs 2 Cr
Abu Dhabi: A United Arab Emirates (UAE) based Indian girl has won more than Dirham one million (Rs 2,14,94,966) of Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarship, offered by the University of Toronto…
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Kamal Haasan honoured with UAE’s golden visa
Abu Dhabi: South Indian superstar Kamal Haasan is the latest Indian personality to be honoured with a UAE golden visa. Kamal Haasan expressed his gratitude to the Dubai government for awarding them…
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IIFA Awards set to return to Abu Dhabi in 2023
Abu Dhabi: The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards is set to return to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital Abu Dhabi in February 2023. This came just weeks after the end…
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31-year-old Indian expat take home over Rs 16L in Emirates Draw
Abu Dhabi: A 31-year-old Abu Dhabi based Indian expatriate won the grand prize of Dirham 77,777 (Rs 16,70,754) in the latest round of Emirates Draw. The winner of the draw Mohammad Abdul…
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Dr Mona Khashwani becomes first Emirati doctor to perform robotic surgery
Abu Dhabi: A United Arab Emirates (UAE) specialist in obstetrics and gynaecology, Dr Mona Abdulaziz Khashwani has become the first female Emirati doctor to perform robotic surgery at Sharjah’s Al Qassimi Women and…
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Eid-ul-Adha: UAE announces holidays for private sector employees
Dubai: Ahead of Eid-ul-Adha, the UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation on Thursday announced the holidays for private sector employees. Private sector employees will get holidays from July 8 to 11,…
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Dubai launches UAE’s first Waqf to support women, children
Abu Dhabi: The Dubai government on Wednesday launched the UAE’s first waqf (charity endowment) to support women and children, the Dubai Media Office (DMO) reported. The Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation, in…
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UAE: President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan receives Modi
Abu Dhabi: In a special gesture, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan came to the airport here to receive Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday. “I am touched by the…
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Israel, US, four Arab nations agree to boost ties
Manama: Senior diplomats from Israel, the US, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Morocco and Egypt have agreed to form a framework for regional cooperation. The meeting, hosted by Bahrain in Manama…
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When is Eid Al Adha 2022? Dates for 6 countries revealed
The festival of Eid Al Adha 1443 AH corresponding to 2022 AD, will likely fall on Saturday, July 9 in most Islamic countries, the International Astronomical Centre has announced, the Emirates News Agency…
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Egypt’s President holds talks with UAE FM
Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi has met with visiting Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss bilateral ties and regional security. The Egyptian…
