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UAE’s first flying taxi vertiport named DXV
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced on Thursday, January 9, that the first commercial vertiport for flying taxis in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been named Dubai International Vertiport (DXV).…
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UAE issues new personal status law, fines for abusing parents
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government 9n Wednesday, January 8. issued a federal decree-law on the new personal status law, which focusses on family stability and rights. This new law aims to…
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Saudi Arabia, UAE condemn Israeli map claiming Arab territories
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have condemned and rejected an Israeli map that claimed Jordanian, Syrian, and Lebanese territories as part of so-called “greater Israel.”…
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Dubai Duty Free draw: Dutch expat, Indian national win Rs 8 cr each
A Dubai-based Dutch expat and an Indian national each won a staggering one million USD (Rs 8.58 crore) in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw held on Wednesday, January 8.…
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Dubai billionaire Hussain Sajwani to invest 20 bn USD in US data centers
Dubai-based billionaire Hussain Sajwani, the chairman of Damac Properties, plans to invest 20 billion US dollars (USD) (Rs 17,16,97,00,00,000) for data centers in the United States (US). The announcement was made by President-elect…
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UAE lifts partial ban on individual drone use
If you have been looking forward to taking your drone for a ride in the skies of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), there’s good news for you. The UAE has lifted its…
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UAE aviation soars: 1M air movements mark a record-breaking year
The United Arab Emirates witnessed a remarkable surge in the aviation sector with one million air movements in 2024, solidifying its position as a global leader in air transportation. According to the…
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UAE witnesses surge in visit visa approvals
The United Arab Emirates has recorded a tremendous increase in visit visa approvals following a targeted awareness campaign by authorities and travel agencies regarding the new visa rules enacted recently in November…
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NIA arrests PFI cadre for channelising funds from Dubai
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a cadre of the Popular Front of India (PFI) for channelising funds from Dubai for the banned outfit to further its unlawful activities…
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Coldplay in Abu Dhabi: Entry timings, free buses from Dubai & more
British rock band Cold Play is all set to perform much-anticipated four of the largest open-air concerts in the history of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with an estimated 160,000 attendees. The…
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Watch: Sheikh Mohammed celebrates accession day by honouring his wife Sheikha Hind
Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE’s Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has dedicated his accession day to his wife, Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum. On January 4, 2006, Sheikh Mohammed…
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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…
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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…
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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…
