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Dubai’s Emirates launches charter service for short GCC trips
Abu Dhabi: Dubai-based airline, Emirates has launched new on-demand regional charter service for passengers who want to make short trips in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries from Al Maktoum International Airport.…
- Middle East
Charlie Puth set to perform in Abu Dhabi; Check dates, tickets & more
Abu Dhabi: For the first time ever, Grammy-nominated musical sensation Charlie Puth is set to perform live in United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital Abu Dhabi on October 1. The American singer-songwriter will…
- Middle East
Dubai ruler launches int’l programme to develop govt directors
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Wednesday launched the International Programme for Government Directors to train and qualify…
- Middle East
UAE announces expansion of Emiratisation targets, fines for pvt sector firms
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) on Tuesday announced the expansion of its Emiratisation programme in the private sector. The new plan will now…
- Middle East
UAE driving license: ‘One-day test’ launched
Abu Dhabi: To make getting a driver’s license easier and faster, Sharjah Police General Command’s Vehicles and Drivers Licensing Department has launched a ‘One-Day Test’ initiative. The new initiative, which launched on…
- India
Flydubai flights between UAE, north India unaffected by heavy rains
Abu Dhabi: Dubai-based airline, flydubai’s flights to and from several states in north India were unaffected by heavy rainfall since Saturday, June 8, local media reported. “Our flights are operating on schedule,”…
- Middle East
New Islamic Year 1445: UAE announces holiday for public sector employees
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a holiday on July 21 to mark the beginning of the New Islamic Year 1445 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or “in the…
- Middle East
PM Narendra Modi to visit UAE on his return journey from France
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Abu Dhabi on July 15 during which he will hold wide-ranging talks with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab…
- Middle East
UAE, Azerbaijan introduce visa-free travel
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Azerbaijan have agreed to a mutual visa exemption, allowing their citizens to travel freely between the two countries. The agreement which came into effect on July…
- Middle East
Dubai Court launches first inheritance department for non-Muslims
Abu Dhabi: Dubai Courts has established its first inheritance department for non-Muslims residing in the emirates, the Dubai Media Office (DMO) reported. This development allows non-Muslims to prepare and implement their will according…
- Middle East
New traffic laws in Dubai: Here’s everything you need to know
Abu Dhabi: Dubai police launched an awareness campaign of Decree No (30) of 2023 amending some articles of Decree No (29) of 2015 concerning the impoundment of vehicles in the emirate of…
- Middle East
UAE opens field hospital for Sudanese refugees in Chad
Abu Dhabi: Under the directives of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, the UAE has built a field hospital in the Chadian city of Amdjarass to support Sudanese refugees. The…
- Middle East
Dubai Smart Police Stations set new record with 65K transactions in H1 2023
Abu Dhabi: The Dubai Police has revealed figures on smart transactions carried out during the first half of 2023 at its 22 smart police stations located across different areas in the emirate…












