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Renting vs buying a car in Dubai: Which Is the better option?
Dubai, a global hub for tourism and business, offers various transportation options for both residents and visitors. Among the most popular choices are car rentals and buying a car. Whether you are…
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Abu Dhabi BAPS Hindu Mandir to celebrate first anniversary
Abu Dhabi: The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, the first traditional Hindu stone temple in the Middle East, is set to celebrate its first ‘Patotsav’ –…
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Dubai: Pakistani man jailed for robbing Indian victims at knifepoint
The Dubai Criminal Court has sentenced a 28-year-old Pakistani man to one year in prison and fined Dirham 323,740 after he was found guilty of robbing two Indian victims at knifepoint in…
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Dubai International Airport hits record with 92.3 million passengers in 2024
Dubai International Airport (DXB), the busiest international airport in the world, received 92.3 million passengers in 2024, the highest annual traffic ever recorded in its history. This milestone surpasses the previous record…
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Shaaban crescent sighted: Ramzan 2025 only one month away in UAE
The first day of Shaaban 1446 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or “in the year of the Hijra”) – 2025 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will begin on Friday, January 31,…
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Dubai Crown Prince receives invitation to visit India from PM Modi
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has received an official invitation from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to…
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Video: Sharjah launches AI-driven parking system
Sharjah has rolled out a cutting-edge smart parking system driven by artificial intelligence to manage over 90,000 parking spaces across the city. The announcement was made by the Sharjah Municipality on Sunday,…
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Indian expat wins over Rs 2 crore in first UAE lottery attempt
A 41-year-old Indian expat on Saturday, January 25 made history as the first millionaire of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Lottery. Peer Muhammad Azam who works as a senior electrician at Dubai…
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Dubai-Abu Dhabi in 30 minutes: Etihad Rail announces new high-speed train
In a landmark development, Etihad Rail announced on Thursday, January 23, a high-speed passenger train service connecting Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The service will reduce travel time between the two emirates to…
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Video: Kerala man wins Rs 8.64 crore in Dubai Duty Free draw
A 38-year-old Indian national from Kerala has won a staggering one million US dollars (Rs 8,64,06,650) in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw. The winner, Zaheersultha Asafali, clinched the prize…
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Amazon launches instant delivery service in Dubai
The world’s largest online retailer Amazon has taken a significant step in redefining e-commerce in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by launching its new instant delivery service, “Amazon Now,” in Dubai. This…
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Opera singer Andrea Bocelli buys luxurious residence in Dubai
World-renowned opera singer Andrea Bocelli has become the latest global celebrity to invest in Dubai’s luxury real estate market, purchasing an exclusive residence at the prestigious Bugatti Residences by Binghatti. This groundbreaking…
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UAE visa: Residents can now apply online to invite friends, relatives for up to 90 days
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security (ICP) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a streamlined online system allowing residents to invite friends and relatives for visits…
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Abu Dhabi renames key road to mark 3rd anniversary of Houthi attack
Abu Dhabi: In a symbolic move, the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi announced on Friday, January 17, the renaming of Al Asayil Street in Khalifa City to Al Nakhwah…
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Dubai’s Emaar eyes stake sale in India: Talks with Adani Group, others underway
Dubai-based real estate giant Emaar Properties has confirmed it is in talks with few Indian business groups, including the Adani Group, regarding the potential sale of a stake in its Indian subsidiary,…
