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Emirati, American take home Rs 8.24 crore each in DDF draw
Abu Dhabi: Emirati and American nationals won the grand prize of one million dollars (Rs 8,24,94,700) each in the Dubai Duty-Free draw (DDF) on Wednesday. Thirty-three-year-old Jaber Al Zaabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE)…
- Middle East
UAE Mahzooz Draw: 55-yr-old Lebanese-French expat wins Rs 2.24 cr on first try
Abu Dhabi: A 55-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Lebanese-French expat won a guaranteed raffle prize of Dirhams one million (Rs 2,24,61,020) for the first time she participated in the Mahzooz draw. The…
- Middle East
Dubai airport announces new rule for passenger pickups
Abu Dhabi: Dubai International Airport (DXB) has announced that only public transport and other authorised vehicles will have access to the arrivals forecourt in Terminal 1, starting from June 8. The move…
- Middle East
Dubai: Global Village announces new opening date for season 28
Abu Dhabi: The popular family-friendly destination Dubai’s Global Village will now open its door for season 28 on October 18, instead of October 25. This is in response to “overwhelming demand, and…
- Middle East
Snow Abu Dhabi: Ticket prices, timings, all you need to know
Abu Dhabi: Are you looking for a way to beat the scorching summer heat and have some fun? Snow Abu Dhabi, a sub-zero indoor park, opened its doors to the public on…
- Middle East
UAE announces four-day work week for some employees
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has announced a four-day workweek and three-day weekend for federal government employees, effective from July 1, 2023. The Federal Government Human Resources Authority said…
- Middle East
Dubai honours Pakistani driver for returning Rs 22 lakh
Abu Dhabi: A Dubai-based Pakistani driver was honoured by the police for returning Dirhams 101,463 (Rs 22,80,920) after it was forgotten by a passenger. 28-year-old Mohammed Sufian Riyadh, from Pakistan, who works as…
- Middle East
Here’s how you can avoid visa, Emirates ID fines
Abu Dhabi: Forgot to renew your United Arab Emirates (UAE) visa or Emirates ID card? The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has shared an informational video on…
- Middle East
UAE: 5-year residence visa for retired expats; Here’s how to apply
Abu Dhabi: If you are a long-term resident of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who plans to stay in the country after retirement, or a visitor looking to set up a new…
- Middle East
Most expensive cities in the world for expats; Dubai ranks 18th
Abu Dhabi: Dubai and Abu Dhabi are among the most expensive cities for expats in terms of cost of living, according to a survey report by Mercer Cost of Living 2023. Not…
- Middle East
Air Arabia plans to double fleet capacity in 12 months
Abu Dhabi: Air Arabia has revealed its plans to double its current fleet capacity within the next 12 months, in a step that aims to support Abu Dhabi’s leisure and business tourism…
- Middle East
Dubai: Here’s a look at the world’s first Bugatti residential tower
Abu Dhabi: Luxury car manufacturer Bugatti recently unveiled the designs for the world’s first Bugatti-branded residential building in Dubai. The 42-storey Bugatti Residences will be located in Business Bay and is a joint…
- Middle East
Income Tax in UAE? Here’s what the government said
Abu Dhabi: The UAE introduced a federal corporate tax at a standard statutory rate of 9 percent starting from this fiscal year, beginning on or after June 1. The introduction of the…
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Abu Dhabi: Overnight crorepati plans to donate part of it
Abu Dhabi: While dozens of people have been trying for years to win the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi jackpot, a United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Kerala nurse has won the grand prize of…
- Middle East
Know names of Dubai Crown Prince new dogs here
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai took to Instagram to ask his followers to suggest names…
