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Ramzan 2025: UAE announces official work hours for public sector employees
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on Sunday, February 23, the official working hours for public sector employees during the holy month of Ramzan 1446 AH/2025. According to a circular…
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Dubai mandates Arabic for kids under 6 at Indian, other private schools
Dubai: Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has mandated Arabic education for children up to six years at all private schools and early childhood centres, including Indian institutions. This initiative aims…
- India
‘Sambhal protest orchestrated from UAE’, claims UP police chargesheet
A special investigation team from the Uttar Pradesh Police in riot-hit Sambhal submitted a detailed chargesheet totalling more than 4,400 pages about six cases stemming from the violent protests against the Shahi…
- Middle East
UAE minister underscores stronger India-UAE ties
Kochi: Recalling the historical ties between India and the UAE, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy said on Friday that the economic partnership between the two nations has witnessed…
- Middle East
Sheikh Hamdan shares video of 31 athletes jumping from Burj Khalifa
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, shared a video of 31 athletes jumping from the Burj Khalifa, the world’s…
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Video: Biker riding at 300 km/h in Dubai arrested
A biker was arrested in Dubai for dangerously speeding at 300 km/h on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), Dubai Police said on Friday, February 21. Dubai Police shared a video on X showing…
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UAE offers 180 day business visa for investors, entrepreneurs
The UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) on Wednesday, February 19, invited investors, entrepreneurs, skilled professionals and business financiers worldwide to take advantage of the numerous benefits…
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Indian woman faces death sentence in UAE, family pleads for clemency
Abu Dhabi: Shahzadi Khan, a 33-year-old woman from Uttar Pradesh’s Banda district, is currently on death row in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after being convicted of allegedly killing a child in…
- Middle East
Dubai’s Burj Azizi: Global sales begin for world’s second-tallest tower
Dubai: Azizi Developments, one of Dubai’s leading developers, has officially launched global sales for its new landmark, Burj Azizi, set to become the world’s second-tallest tower at 725 meters high. Sales began on…
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Fraudsters scam UAE residents with fake Dh 1 ghee offer
Abu Dhabi: A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based food company recently suffered a devastating financial loss after fraudsters used its brand to scam unsuspecting buyers out of large sums of money. Simply The…
- Middle East
Video: Fire breaks out in residential building in Dubai Marina
Dubai: A fire broke out in a 29-storey residential building in Dubai Marina on Monday afternoon, February 17. Pictures and videos shared on social media showed thick smoke billowing from Dream Tower…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi BAPS Hindu Mandir marks first anniversary
Abu Dhabi: The BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi celebrated its first anniversary with a grand event, aligning with the UAE’s Year of Community. The occasion brought together UAE leadership, dignitaries, faith…
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Gold prices in Dubai begin the week with a positive trend
Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), rose on Monday, February 17, as markets opened for the first trading day of the week. According to the Dubai Jewellery Group, the…
- Middle East
Dubai: Landlords must give 90-day notice for rent hikes
Landlords in Dubai must now notify tenants at least 90 days before their contract expires if they intend to raise rent, according to the newly launched Smart Rental Index by the Dubai…
- Middle East
Dubai builds 40 air-conditioned rest areas for delivery riders
Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai announced on Sunday, February 16, the completion of 40 air-conditioned rest areas for delivery riders across key locations in the emirate. The rest…
