United Arab Emirates
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Diplomats of 30 countries visit BAPS Hindu temple site in UAE
Dubai: Ambassadors and diplomats from over 30 countries visited the under-construction site of the BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi– the first traditional Hindu stone temple in the Middle East– to inspect…
- Middle East
Dubai police arrest 8 Israelis within 24 hours after murder
In a swift move, Dubai police on Thursday arrested a group of eight Israeli persons within 24 hours in connection with the killing of another Israeli compatriot. The incident took place inside…
- Middle East
Mangaluru: Dubai-bound aircraft suffers bird hit on runway, take-off cancelled
A Dubai-bound IndiGo flight carrying 160 passengers moving on the runway of the Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) suffered a bird hit on Thursday morning, local media reported. The incident took place when the flight…
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Indian expat in UAE wins Rs 2 cr in Mahzooz draw
Abu Dhabi: A 30-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE) based Indian expat won a guaranteed raffle prize of one million Dirhams (Rs 2,25,32,336) in Mahzooz draw. The winner of the draw Vipin Stellus—…
- Middle East
Dubai announces plan to expand length of beaches by 400%
Abu Dhabi: Dubai on Thursday announced a major plan to develop and expand the length of public beaches by 400 per cent by 2040, the Dubai Media Office (DMO) reported. The new…
- Middle East
Emirates offers free hotel stay for passengers travelling to or via Dubai
Abu Dhabi: Dubai-based airline, Emirates is now offering free hotel stays to all passengers travelling to or stopping over in Dubai for a limited period of time. First and business-class passengers can…
- India
UAE: 29-year-old Indian man wins Rs 8 crore in DDF draw
Abu Dhabi: A 29-year-old Indian-based in Chennai won the grand prize of one million dollars (Rs 8,27,51,200) in the Dubai Duty Free Draw on Wednesday, May 24. The winner of the draw Prasanth…
- Middle East
UAE flights: Wizz Air launches special fares starting from Dh129
Abu Dhabi: UAE low-cost carrier Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, has introduced special fares for selected countries during the summer to meet the increase in demand from travellers. You can now book tickets to…
- Middle East
UAE consulate in Hyderabad to be inaugurated on June 14
Hyderabad: In a major relief to visa applicants, United Arab Emirates (UAE) is going to inaugurate a consulate office in Hyderabad. Though the consulate office located in Banjara Hills began its operation…
- Middle East
UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi introduces his space ‘friend’
United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, on Wednesday, introduced his friend who has been keeping him company during his six-month space mission. Taking to Twitter, Al Neyadi shared two photos,…
- Middle East
UAE astronaut shares image of UAE, Oman from 400 km above earth
United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi shared a picture of UAE and Oman, which he took from the International Space Station (ISS) at an altitude of 400 kilometers above the…
- Middle East
NASA spots crash site of lander that carried UAE’s Rashid Rover
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), has spotted a resting place of Japan’s ispace’s Hakuto-R Mission 1 lunar lander, which was carrying the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Rashid Rover to the moon. The mission…
- India
UAE: 7 Indians rescued after pleasure boats capsize in Khor Fakkan
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) coast guard has rescued seven Indians from drowning near Shark Island, Khorfakkan in Sharjah. Taking to Twitter, UAE’s National Guard announced on Wednesday, that seven…
- Middle East
Big Ticket Draw: Three Indian expats win Rs 22L each
Abu Dhabi: Three United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriates won the grand prize of Dirhams 100,000 (Rs 22,52,250) in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly draw. The winners – Shaik Fareeth…
- Middle East
UAE: Emiratis retiring within 20 years of service to lose insurance benefits
Abu Dhabi: The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) clarified on Monday, that Emiratis who retire from their professional careers within 20 years stand to lose certain insurance benefits, the Emirates…
