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UAE condemns Israel for seizing buffer zone with Syria
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has strongly condemned Israel’s seizure of the demilitarised buffer zone in the Golan Heights and other neighbouring leading positions. The seizure violates international law, particularly…
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UAE to impose 15 pc corporate tax from January
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is poised to introduce a minimum top-up tax (DMTT) of 15 percent on large multinational enterprises (MNEs) operating in the country. This will be implemented on or…
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Travel advisory: Emirates reveals busiest days to travel this festive season
As the festive season approaching, Emirates Airline has issued a travel advisory for passengers flying in December, urging them to plan ahead due to a significant rise in the number of travellers…
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UAE: Indian expat falls to death from Jebel Jais mountain
In an unfortunate incident, a 32-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate recently died after falling from the Jebel Jais mountain in Ras Al Khaimah. The deceased has been identified as Sayant…
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Video: Indian flyer from Dubai held for smuggling gold in undergarments
Customs officials in Delhi arrested an Indian passenger coming from the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), for allegedly smuggling gold concealed in his undergarments. The accused was intercepted by the officials after his arrival at the Indira…
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UAE: Indian expat turns crorepati overnight, wins Rs 57 cr in Big Ticket draw
While dozens of people have been trying for years to win the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi jackpot, a 32-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate won a staggering Dirham 25 million (Rs…
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Dubai Ruler calls out 3 officials over blocking public access
Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE’s Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has called out three government officials for failing to fulfill their public duties and violating the country’s open-door…
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UAE President thanks expats in handwritten note
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a handwritten note to the country’s citizens and expat residents on the occasion of the 53rd National Day,…
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Saudi King, Crown Prince congratulate UAE on 53rd National Day
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulated United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed on his country’s 53rd National Day, also known as Eid Al…
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Eid Al Etihad: Dubai Ruler awards space medals to UAE astronauts
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday, December 2, awarded five Emirati astronauts with the space medal on the occasion…
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UAE: Newborns including Indians make Eid Al Etihad extra special
At the stroke of midnight on Monday, December 2, some families in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital Abu Dhabi welcomed newborns on the occasion of the country’s 53rd National Day, also known as…
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UAE, Saudi leaders hold talks amid escalating Syrian conflict
Abu Dhabi: President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with visiting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss strategies to prevent further crises…
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Saudi Crown Prince arrives in UAE on private visit
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday, December 1, on a private visit, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. He…
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Ring in 2025 with a Rs 69 cr jackpot win in the Big Ticket Draw
Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket, the largest and longest-running raffle draw in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, has announced a staggering Dirham 30 million (Rs 69,06,98,400) grand prize up for grabs during…
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Eid Al Etihad: 4 Emirates announce 50 pc off on traffic fines
Motorists in four emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can now avail a 50 percent discount on traffic fines as part of special initiatives marking the country’s 53rd National Day, also…
