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UAE aims to create over 300 jobs in e-gaming industry
Abu Dhabi: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) aims to create over 300 jobs in more than 20 companies in the fast-growing electronic-gaming industry. This was…
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Travelling for Eid Al Adha holidays? UAE residents cannot carry these items
Abu Dhabi: As a large number of United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents preparing to travel to their country for Eid Al Adha and summer vacations, it is essential that they are well…
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UAE to continue artificial rain to beat the drought-hit summer
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) which has been suffering from drought this summer will continue to receive rain by the end of the month due to the successful operation of…
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Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa lights up for International Olympic Day
Abu Dhabi: Dubai’s Burj Khalifa was emblazoned with the Olympic Games logo and the colours of its five rings to coincide with the celebration of the International Olympic Day. The world’s tallest…
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Emirates: Drop luggage 24 hours before departure at Dubai airport
Ahead of the upcoming Eid Al Adha and summer holidays, Dubai-based Emirates Airline has advised passengers to take time to plan their journey this June and July to beat the rush. Departure…
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UAE to operate Karachi port for 50 years
Karachi: UAE-based AD Ports Group has signed a 50-year concession agreement with Karachi Port Trust (KPT) to operate Karachi Gateway Terminal Limited (KGTL) and invest $220 million (Rs 63.129 billion) for infrastructure…
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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…
