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UAE: Indian nurse becomes overnight crorepati by winning Rs 70 cr in Big Ticket
A Bahrain-based Indian nurse became an overnight crorepati by winning Dirham 30 million (Rs 70,05,91,200) in the latest Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket raffle draw. The winner, Manu Mohanan, bagged the grand prize…
- Middle East
Dubai airport braces for busiest January on record
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is set to welcome 4.3 million passengers through its terminals in the first 15 days of 2025, paving the way for its busiest January on record. The daily…
- Middle East
UAE: Coldest temperature of 2.2 degree Celsius recorded, sees frost formation
The mountains of Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Friday, January 3, recorded the coldest temperature of 2.2 degrees Celsius at 6:45 am. Taking to X, the…
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Dubai-bound Air India flight makes emergency landing in Kerala
Kozhikode: Air India Express flight from Dubai made a precautionary landing at Karipur Airport near here on Friday after its pilot suspected a failure in the hydraulic system, airport sources said. Flight…
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Indian banker in Dubai wins Rs 2 crore in Big Ticket draw
Abu Dhabi: While number of people have been trying for years to win the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi jackpot, a 46-year-old Dubai-based Indian banker won a staggering Dirham one million (Rs 2,33,45,670)…
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Dubai: Up to 85 pc off on diamond, pearl jewellery on Jan 4, 5
Dubai: Do you want to purchase a pearl or diamond as a New Year’s gift? This is a good chance for you. A flash sale weekend has been planned by Dubai Jewellery…
- Middle East
Dubai: Consulate assists 15,000 Indians seeking UAE visa amnesty
The Indian Consulate in Dubai on Wednesday, January 1, said that it has assisted more than 15,000 Indians who sought the services of the UAE visa amnesty initiative, which ended on Tuesday, December 31.…
- Middle East
Dubai: Ban on single-use plastic products comes into force
Dubai: A ban on the single-use of plastic products in Dubai came into effect on Wednesday, January 1. The new ban will be applicable on styrofoam containers and cups, as well as…
- Middle East
UAE: Mandatory health insurance scheme comes into effect
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has implemented a new basic health insurance scheme for private sector employees and domestic workers, which came into effect on Wednesday, January 1. The scheme, which has…
- Middle East
Watch: Gulf countries welcomes 2025 with stunning fireworks
As the clock struck 12 am, Gulf countries illuminated the skies with stunning fireworks and light displays in different locations, welcoming 2025. UAE The United Arab Emirates (UAE) celebrated the arrival of…
- Middle East
UAE-based Indian student shines with AIR 5 in CA final exam 2024
A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expat has secured the all-India rank (AIR) five in the Chartered Accountant (CA) final exam 2024 conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).…
- Middle East
Watch: Burj Khalifa rings in 2025 with thrilling fireworks
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the places that knows how to ring in the new year in the most extravagant way imaginable. Every year on New Year’s Eve,…
- Middle East
UAE visa amnesty: Last 24 hrs to avail initiative or face fines
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) visa amnesty initiative, which allows illegal expats and visitors to rectify their visa status or depart without facing fines, will end on Tuesday, December 31. Following this,…
- Middle East
New Year 2025 holiday: Abu Dhabi, Dubai announces free parking
The authorities in Abu Dhabi and Dubai has announced free public parking on New Year’s Day holiday on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. The announcement was made by Road and Transport Authority (RTA)…
- Middle East
236,000 overstayers in Dubai benefit from UAE visa amnesty initiative
About 236,000 overstayers in Dubai have benefitted in rectifying their status as part of the ongoing UAE visa amnesty initiative. Lieutenant General Mohammed Al Marri of General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners…
