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UAE astronaut shares breathtaking view of Jerusalem from space
United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, who is currently on a six-month space mission to the International Space Station (ISS) shared a breathtaking view of Jerusalem from the space. Taking…
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Iran, UAE vow to strengthen coordination, elevate cooperation level
Tehran: Iran and the UAE have highlighted the necessity to strengthen mutual coordination and elevate the level of bilateral cooperation, particularly in the trade and economic sectors. During their meeting in the…
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Emirates to add more flights ahead of Eid Al Adha travel surge
Abu Dhabi: With the onset of Haj season and upcoming Eid Al Adha holidays, Dubai-based Emirates airline is layering on additional flights to key regional destinations to meet the significant travel demand.…
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UAE: Check here to apply for 90-day visit visa through travel agencies
Abu Dhabi: If you are planning to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE), there is good news as you can apply for a three-month visit visa even through travel agencies. As per…
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UAE Prez orders release of 988 prisoners ahead of Eid Al Adha
Abu Dhabi: Ahead of Eid Al Adha, United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 988 prisoners, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. This…
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Saudi-based Lebanese expat wins Rs 8 crore in DDF draw
Riyadh: A Saudi Arabia-based Lebanese expat won the grand prize of one million dollars (Rs 8,19,19,000) in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw on Wednesday. The winner of the draw Hassan…
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Indian among four killed as truck rams into pick-up in Sharjah
Abu Dhabi: An Indian and three Pakistanis died on the spot after a pick-up in which they were travelling flipped several times over after being hit by a heavy truck in Sharjah,…
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Flydubai bracing for busiest summer ever; expects 4.5M passengers
Abu Dhabi: Dubai-based flydubai is bracing for busiest summer season ever, with more than 4.5 million passengers expected to travel between June 1 and September 30 across its growing network. The carrier…
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UAE: Filipino expat takes home Rs 2 crore in Mahzooz draw
Abu Dhabi: A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based expat from the Philippines won a guaranteed raffle prize of Dirham one million (Rs 2,23,55,080) in the 133rd Mahzooz weekly draw. The winner of the…
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Dubai-based British billionaire among missing Titanic submersible
A Dubai-based British billionaire businessman is among five people missing after a submarine, exploring the wreckage of the Titanic, disappeared in the Atlantic Ocean. A search operation is underway, Reuters reported. Fifty-nine-year-old…
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UAE launches ‘Safe Healthy Haj’ awareness campaign for pilgrims
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched ‘Safe Healthy Haj’ awareness campaign to outline health instructions and precautions for Haj pilgrims, the Emirates…
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Pakistan to hand over Karachi port terminals to UAE
Karachi: Pakistan has constituted a negotiation committee to finalise a deal with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for handing over the Karachi port terminals. This move may mark the first intergovernmental transaction…
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Regional leaders, analysts welcomes restoration of Qatar, UAE diplomatic ties
Doha: Qatar and the UAE have announced the reopening of their respective embassies and consulates with immediate effect. The detente was broadly welcomed by regional leaders and analysts. Qatar’s embassy in Abu…
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UAE Princess reacts at Indian expat’s communal tweets
UAE Princess Hend F Q has reacted after communal tweets by an Indian expat in the Middle East country went viral on social media. She tweeted, “The UAE is a safe, tolerant…
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Iron Age, pre-Islamic artefacts discovered in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: The archaeologists in Abu Dhabi has revealed number of archaeological discoveries, including artefacts such as swords and ceramics from the Iron Age and pre-Islamic period, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.…
