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UAE announces temporary ban on rice exports
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) ministry of economy has banned rice export and re-export for four months, including rice of Indian origin, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. The temporary…
- India
8,330 Indians in foreign jails, highest in UAE, Saudi Arabia
New Delhi: As many as 8,330 Indian nationals are lodged in jails in foreign countries with 1,611 imprisoned in the United Arab Emirates alone, the government informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.…
- India
Indian architect wins Rs 5 lakh every month for 25 years with Emirates draw
Abu Dhabi: A 33-year-old Dubai-based Indian expat has been crowned as the first grand prize winner of Dirhams 25,000 (Rs 5,59,852) every month for the next 25 years in Emirates Draw’s latest…
- Middle East
UAE Prez receives further condolences on passing of Saeed bin Zayed
Abu Dhabi: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received condolences for a second day on the passing of Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed Al Nahyan from Sheikhs, delegations and crowds…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi draw: ‘Buy 2, get 1 free’ offer on Dh 15M Big Ticket
Abu Dhabi: The largest and longest-running raffle draw in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Big Ticket Abu Dhabi is offering opportunities to 15 individuals to win two extra tickets for the…
- Middle East
UAE: Seven men jailed, fined Rs 11L for practising sorcery
Abu Dhabi: Seven men were sentenced to six months in prison in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for deceiving others with sorcery. They were fined a total of Dirhams 50,000 (Rs 11,16,258)…
- Middle East
UAE President’s brother passes away; 3-day mourning declared
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative and brother of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan passed away on Thursday, July 27. He was 58.…
- Entertainment
Farhan Akhtar to perform in Dubai: Date and other details here
Abu Dhabi: One of Bollywood‘s versatile actors Farhan Akhtar is all set to perform a live concert in Dubai on Friday, September 1. The singer will grace the Coca-Cola Arena stage at 7:30 pm…
- Middle East
This airline is allowing 100 kgs of baggage from Dubai to two destinations
Abu Dhabi: Pakistani airline Serene Air has announced a new ‘Baggage Bonanza’ scheme for passengers flying from Dubai to two destinations – Islamabad and Lahore. As part of the ‘Bring all you…
- Middle East
Most punctual airlines in Middle East in H1 of 2023
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) carriers Etihad Airways and Emirates Airline was ranked among the top five most punctual airlines in the Middle East in first half of 2023, according to global…
- Middle East
UAE stands in solidarity with Greece over wildfires
Abu Dhabi: The UAE expressed its solidarity with Greece over wildfires caused by a severe heatwave sweeping the country, which have resulted in the death of two people from a crash of…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi school organises second coding hackathon
Abu Dhabi: 42 Abu Dhabi, an innovative and disruptive coding school, and BEACON RED, an advanced cyber solutions provider that tackles complex national security threats, have jointly organised their second hackathon under…
- Middle East
DXB retains title of being world’s busiest international airport in July
Abu Dhabi: Dubai International Airport (DXB) has once again retained its title as the world’s busiest international airport in July, according to a study conducted by an aviation consultancy OAG. With 4.9…
- Middle East
28-year-old man tests positive for MERS-CoV in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: A 28-year-old male expat from Abu Dhabi living in Al Ain, has tested positive for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV). The man had no history of direct or indirect…
- Middle East
After 6-year hiatus, Qatar appoints its ambassador to UAE
Doha: Qatar announced, on Sunday, the appointment of its ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after six years of strained relations over a political dispute, the Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported.…
