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Dubai Mall to launch new section with 65 stores in March
Dubai Mall, which is one of the most popular malls in the world, is set to launch a new section at the start of the holy month of Ramzan, expected to begin…
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UAE expands visa-on-arrival for Indians: New countries added
Abu Dhabi: In a significant visa policy update, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expanded its visa-on-arrival programme for Indian nationals. Starting Thursday, February 13, Indian citizens holding ordinary passports and valid…
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Dubai Loop: Elon Musk to build 17 km underground tunnel project
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) recently partnered with Elon Musk’s The Boring Company to develop the Dubai Loop, a 17-kilometer underground tunnel project. The project, announced by the UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence…
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UAE begins mapping air corridors for flying taxis, cargo drones
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday, February 13, begun mapping air corridors and regulatory framework development for piloted and autonomous flying taxis and cargo drones. The initiative is a collaboration between…
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Ramzan likely to begin on March 1 in most Islamic countries
The International Astronomical Centre (IAC) announced on Thursday, February 13, that the holy month of Ramzan 1446 AH-2025 is likely to begin on Saturday, March 1, in most Islamic countries. According to…
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Dubai to increase parking fees near event venues from Feb 17
Dubai’s public parking operator, Parkin, will implement new variable parking fees near major event venues, starting Saturday, February 17. Under the updated policy, parking near event zones, including the Dubai World Trade…
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Emirates denies firing cabin crew over viral BTS video
Dubai-based Emirates Airlines has officially denied reports claiming it dismissed employees over a viral behind-the-scenes (BTS) cabin crew video circulating on social media. The video, created by former flight attendant Amanda King,…
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Hyderabad siblings win Global Best M-Gov Gold Award 2025 in Dubai
Hyderabad siblings Zain Ahmed Samdani and Faria Zubair have made India proud by winning the Gold Award at the Global Best M-Gov Award 2025 during the ongoing World Government Summit (WGS) in…
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Indian, Bangladeshi expats win Rs 87 lakh in Big Ticket draw
In an exciting turn of events, four expats from India and Bangladesh have won a total of Dirham 370,000 (Rs 87,66,014) in the Big Win contest, which is part of the Big…
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Watch: Indian expat wins 24K gold-plated Tesla Cybertruck in Dubai
Dubai: A 38-year-old Indian expat, Someswararao Mungi, has won the region’s first 24K gold-plated Tesla Cybertruck in a raffle held at the Dubai Gold Souk Extension. The unexpected win was the highlight…
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UAE launches first phase of 10-year-long Blue Visa
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially launched the first phase of its new 10-year residency permit – the Blue Visa. The announcement was made by the UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change…
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India working to decouple economic growth from emissions: Yadav at Dubai summit
New Delhi: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday said India is actively working to decouple economic growth from emissions while promoting a sustainable transportation system. Speaking at a roundtable on the…
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World Governments Summit 2025 kicks off in Dubai
Dubai: The highly anticipated World Governments Summit (WGS) 2025 officially commenced on Tuesday, February 11, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and will continue until Friday, February 14. Under the theme “Shaping…
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Dubai unveils plans to introduce new Rail Bus system
Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has unveiled plans to introduce a Rail Bus system at the ongoing World Government Summit (WGS). In a post on X, RTA revealed…
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Dubai: World’s highest penthouse in Burj Khalifa listed for Rs 443 cr
Dubai’s luxury real estate market has reached unprecedented heights—literally. The world’s highest residence, a 21,000-square-foot duplex penthouse in the iconic Burj Khalifa, is now on the market for 51 million US dollars…
