United Arab Emirates
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UAE-based Indian bizman plans to launch new Indian airline ‘Air Kerala’
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian businessman is planning to launch new Indian airline— Air Kerala catering to expatriates, local media reported. Afi Ahmed, managing director of UAE-based Smart Travels, is…
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Sheikh Mohammed shares clearest image of Mars’ moon Deimos
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has shared the clearest image ever taken of Mars moon Deimos. On…
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Watch: How UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi will perform his first spacewalk
Abu Dhabi: US space agency NASA has released an animated video that shows how United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi will perform on his first spacewalk on Friday, April 28.…
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2 held in Mumbai for planting drugs on actor Chrisann Pereira held in Sharjah
Mumbai: The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested two persons for allegedly framing actor Chrisann Pereira in a narcotics case by giving her a memento (trophy) that had drugs hidden in it and…
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UAE-based Indian amputee footballer climbs 640-metre tall Jebel Al-Noor
Abu Dhabi: In a remarkable display of grit and determination, a UAE-based Indian amputee footballer climbed the historic 640-metre-tall Jebel Al-Noor mountain in Makkah. Climbing the steps of the mountain using his…
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Eid ul-Fitr: Dubai Airports records 200,000 passengers in 24 hours
Abu Dhabi: Dubai airports witnessed the passage of more than 2,00,000 passengers within 24 hours during Eid ul-Fitr. Of those passengers, 1,10,000 were arrivals. “Dubai airports manage 2,00,000 passengers and 1,10,000 arrivals…
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Sharjah to host 2nd annual International Bookseller Conference
Sharjah: Following the resounding success of the inaugural edition of the world’s first International Bookseller Conference in Sharjah, the second annual edition has been announced by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) with…
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UAE announces tax exemptions for public benefit entities
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Finance has announced a new UAE Cabinet decision relating to ‘qualifying public benefit entities’, whereby Public benefit entities are exempted from the corporate tax. It’s noteworthy that…
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UAE: 2 Indian expats from Kerala killed in separate accidents
Abu Dhabi: Two Indian expats died in separate transport accidents during the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays in the UAE, a media report said. 38-year-old Sharjah-based Abhilash, had gone boating with his colleagues in Khor…
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Over 10,500 UAE citizens joined private sector firms in 2023
Abu Dhabi: More than 10,500 United Arab Emirates (UAE) citizens have joined the private sector in the first three months of 2023. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced an 11…
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Big Ticket Abu Dhabi: 4 Indian expats win Rs 22L each
Abu Dhabi: Four Indian expatriates won the grand prize of Dirhams 100,000 (Rs 22,35,261) each in the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly draws held on Monday, April 17, 2023. The winners of…
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Eid-ul-Fitr 2023: List of countries celebrating festival on Friday
Eid-ul-Fitr is an important festival celebrated by Muslims all over the world including India. The date of the festival is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon, which marks the beginning…
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UAE, Qatar in process to restore relations; reopen embassies
After years of strained relations, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar are in the process of restore diplomatic relations and reopening the closed embassies in the coming weeks. The development in relations…
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Dubai invites designs for global ‘House of the Future’ competition
Abu Dhabi: Dubai has launched a global competition, inviting architects and designers to design a highly-affordable, expandable, innovative and aesthetically-pleasing house suited to modern Emirati needs. On Tuesday, the Mohammed bin Rashid…
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Eid Al-Fitr 2023: Where to watch fireworks in Dubai, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) celebrations are never complete without a spectacular display of fireworks lighting up the sky and this Eid is no different. Eid Al-Fitr dates will be announced…
