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UAE: Syrian customs clearance agent wins Rs 2 cr in latest Mahzooz draw
Abu Dhabi: A 39-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Syrian expatriate won a guaranteed raffle prize of Dirham one million (Rs 2,23,52,984) in the 132nd Mahzooz weekly draw. The winner Amin— matched five…
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Why Saudi Arabia, UAE banned release of new Spider-Man movie?
In a surprising twist, the highly anticipated animated movie Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has been banned from release in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, and across the Middle East. The movie…
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UAE astronaut shares new photos of Cyclone Biparjoy from space
Abu Dhabi: As Gujarat braces for the impending landfall of Cyclone Biparjoy, a United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) has shared photos of the severe cyclonic storm.…
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Emirates announces premium economy flights to Mumbai, Bengaluru
Abu Dhabi: Dubai-based airline, Emirates has announced that passengers travelling from Dubai to certain cities in India can soon book premium economy seats. The newly retrofitted flagship A380 aircraft will offer premium…
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UAE re-introduces three-month visit visa
Abu Dhabi: In a move to boost tourism, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reintroduced the three-month visit visa, local media reported. The end of 2022 saw the abolition of the three-month…
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UAE unemployment insurance: Apply before June 30 or face fines
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) unemployment insurance scheme was introduced in the country in January and is mandatory for all workers, including those in free zones and semi-government entities. The…
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UAE: Indian actress Chrisann Pereira cleared of drug charges
Abu Dhabi: Bollywood actress Chrisann Pereira, who was arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on charges of drug smuggling, has been cleared by the Sharjah court. In an Instagram post, Chrisann’s brother Kevin…
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Abu Dhabi gets 40 applications for civil marriage from expats per day
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) receives an average of 40 civil marriage applications from expats per day, equivalent to four files processed per working hour, the Emirates News Agency…
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SeaWorld Abu Dhabi: Ticket prices, timings; all you need to know
Abu Dhabi: If you are on a visit to United Arab Emirates (UAE) and looking for an adventure, the world’s largest aquarium, ‘SeaWorld Abu Dhabi’, is the place to be! The Yas…
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UAE exempts Emirates Group employees from unemployment insurance scheme
Abu Dhabi: The Emirates Group on Friday announced that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) unemployment insurance scheme is not mandatory for their employees. Emirates Group subsidiaries include Dubai’s flagship airline Emirates and…
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Now get business licence in UAE in just 45 minutes
Abu Dhabi: The Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPC Free Zone) gives entrepreneurs in the country the opportunity to start a new business by obtaining a licence in just 45 minutes, the…
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Qatar: Kerala man wins Rs 16 lakh in Emirates Draw
Doha: Qatar-based Indian expatriate from Kerala won the grand prize of Dirhams 75,000 (Rs 16,83,477) in Emirates Draw’s latest game, Fast5. The winner Anas Mokagikkal bagged the mega prize after he matched…
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UAE: Muslim expats can sponsor 2 wives at same time; Here’s all you need to know
Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has said that Muslims residing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are allowed to sponsor two wives at the…
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UAE announces Eid Al Adha holiday dates
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Federal Government Human Resources Authority (FAHR) on Sunday announced Eid Al Adha holidays for public sector employees. Public sector will get holidays from Dhul-Hijjah 9 to…
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Dubai ranked 3rd-prominent city globally, beats Paris, New York
Abu Dhabi: Dubai has been ranked as the third-prominent city in the world, according to the recent rankings by UK-based The Economist. The city was named ahead of cities like Paris, New York,…
