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Etihad announces A380 operations on Abu Dhabi-London route
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has announced the reintroduction of Airbus A380 aircraft on select frequencies between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and London Heathrow (LHR), starting from July 25. The move marks the return…
- Middle East
Dubai soon to have second tallest tower in the world
Abu Dhabi: Dubai will soon have the second tallest tower in the world as well, after the iconic Burj Khalifa that is 828 meters high (2,716.5 feet). The announcement was made by…
- Middle East
UAE offers condolences over flood victims in South Korea
Abu Dhabi: The UAE expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with South Korea over the victims of the torrential rains and floods that resulted in several deaths and injuries. In a statement,…
- Opinions
Another step towards de-dollarisation: India-UAE to transact in local currencies
India is slowly slipping out of the sphere of dollar dominated international economy by initiating a kind of parallel economy – country to country direct trade linkages with local currencies. Actually, international…
- Middle East
Dubai’s commercial transport sector generate 242,000 jobs in 2022
Abu Dhabi: Dubai’s commercial transport sector activities have generated around 242,000 jobs in more than 7,000 companies in 2022. This was revealed by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Sunday which…
- Middle East
UAE President invites expats to take photo with him, video goes viral
Abu Dhabi: The President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, often praised for his humility and consideration, was lauded by social media users for his latest…
- Middle East
UAE: Indian expat wins Rs 2 crore in guaranteed Mahzooz draw
Abu Dhabi: A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate won a guaranteed raffle prize of Dirhams one million (Rs. 2,23,45,570) in the 137th Mahzooz weekly draw. The winner Aijaz Wasi Ansari — matched…
- Middle East
India, UAE commit to fight against all types of terrorism
Abu Dhabi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan reaffirmed their joint commitment against extremism and terrorism, including cross-border terrorism, in all forms, at…
- Middle East
UAE one of fastest-growing economies in 2022: CBUAE
Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s real GDP growth accelerated during 2022 due to a robust recovery in non-oil GDP and a sizable expansion of oil GDP, according to the Financial Stability Report for…
- Middle East
One-day test for driving licence launched in Ras Al Khaimah
Abu Dhabi: The Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Police has announced the launch of a “One Day Test for Driving Licence” initiative for national service recruits. The initiative is set to begin from…
- Middle East
PM Narendra Modi concludes UAE visit, departs for India
Abu Dhabi: After concluding his day-long visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) for Delhi. “Concluding a productive UAE visit. Our nations are working together…
- Middle East
India, UAE sign MoU to set up IIT Delhi campus in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) exchange a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a branch of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi in Abu Dhabi. This is the…
- Middle East
Watch: UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi grooms himself in space
United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, shared a video of how he manages to groom himself aboard the International Space Station (ISS). On Friday, Al Neyadi, who is currently on…
- Middle East
Video: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid tours Dubai on Metro
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Friday took a tour of the city on the Dubai Metro.…
- Middle East
Dubai attracts 4,791 volunteers to keep city clean in H1 2023
Abu Dhabi: Dubai Municipality has recruited 4,791 volunteers and activists during the first half of this year to ensure a healthy and sustainable environment in the emirate. Volunteers carried out cleaning workers’…
