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Indian expat engineer in UAE wins Rs 60 crore in Big Ticket draw
It was an ordinary Monday until Saravanan Venkatachalam’s phone began ringing nonstop. The 44-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian engineer had unknowingly become the newest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi millionaire draw, winning…
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UAE deports drug case accused Salman Shaikh; held in Mumbai
Mumbai: The Mumbai police on Sunday arrested a key accused wanted in connection with the seizure of mephedrone worth Rs 2 crore following his deportation from the UAE, an official said. The…
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Emirates ad faces backlash over UAE’s arms ties to Sudan’s RSF
Emirates, the flagship carrier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is facing widespread backlash online after posting an advertisement promoting its luxury A380 business class cabin. The criticism comes as the UAE…
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Lost your passport abroad? UAE launches 30-minute return permit for Golden Visa holders
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Foreign Affairs(MoFA) has launched a new electronic service enabling Golden Visa holders who lose their passports while abroad to obtain a return permit…
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Telangana YouTuber Syed Hafeez receives UAE Golden Visa
Hyderabad: Telangana’s popular tech creator Syed Hafeez, founder of the YouTube channel Telugu Tech Tuts, has recently been granted the prestigious United Arab Emirates (UAE) Golden Visa in recognition of his contribution…
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Indian expats in UAE to receive e-passports under new system
Abu Dhabi: Indian expats in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) applying for or renewing their passports will now be issued e-passports instead of traditional paper booklets. The move follows the global rollout…
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UAE faces scrutiny over arms links to Sudan’s RSF amid El-Fasher fall
As the conflict in Sudan worsens, several intelligence briefings and international investigations have linked the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to alleged arms supplies and financial networks tied to Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support…
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India to auction gold import quotas under UAE trade pact
New Delhi: The government on Wednesday, October 29, said the allocations of tariff rate quota (TRQ) for gold under the free trade agreement between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will…
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Mortal remains of Indian expat repatriated from UAE after 3 months in morgue
Sharjah: The mortal remains of a 42-year-old Indian expatriate from Kerala, who died in Sharjah more than three months ago, were repatriated to India on Tuesday, October 28, after authorities stopped a…
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UAE issues warning on fake job offers and visit visa misuse
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has issued a strong warning to job seekers, stating that working in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on a visit or tourist…
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CM Naidu begins UAE visit to attract investments in Andhra
Dubai: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday, October 22, began the first day of his UAE visit with one-on-one meetings with several industry leaders to promote the state, attract…
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UAE purchases land in Israel to build permanent embassy: Reports
Tel Aviv: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has purchased land in Israel to construct its first permanent embassy, marking a new chapter in bilateral relations established under the Abraham Accords in 2020,…
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UAE launches consular services for Golden Visa holders
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a new package of consular services for Golden Visa holders, offering enhanced assistance to residents during emergencies and crises overseas. The initiative, launched…
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UAE set to apply new sugar drink excise tax from January 2026
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will introduce a new tiered excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages from January 1, 2026, following the completion of legislative amendments by the Ministry of Finance.…
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First Emirati woman to represent UAE at Miss Universe 2025
Mariam Mohamed has been crowned Miss Universe UAE 2025, becoming the first Emirati woman to represent the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the world-renowned Miss Universe competition. The 26-year-old fashion student from…
