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UAE: Al Qasimi ‘haunted’ Palace up for sale at Rs 58 cr
Ras Al Khaimah: Al Qasimi Palace, popularly known as the UAE’s ‘Haunted Palace’, has been listed for Dirham 22.5 million (Rs 58,68,35,550). The price rises to Dh 23.5 million (Rs 61,29,17,130) with…
- Hyderabad
Revanth, Modi mourn death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Hyderabad: Condolences poured in on Monday, September 21, over the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the brother of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister…
- Middle East
Dubai Ruler’s brother Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum passes away
Dubai: Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, former Deputy Chairman of Dubai Police and Public Security and younger brother of Dubai’s Ruler, passed away on Monday, September 21. He was 76. The…
- Middle East
Indian man in Dubai jail, father seeks MEA help
Hyderabad: An Indian man was in a Dubai jail, prompting his father to seek help from External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar as the family remained unclear about his legal status. In a…
- Middle East
Get an international driving permit in 5 min at Dubai airport
Dubai: Travellers can now obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP) in just five minutes at Dubai International Airport, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) announced on…
- Middle East
Iran, UAE agree to ‘turn the page’ on war tensions: Pezeshkian
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Sunday, September 13, that Iran and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) had agreed to “turn the page” on tensions stemming from the US-Iran conflict that began…
- Middle East
UAE warning to Netanyahu absolutely accurate, former Israeli PM
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said he had no doubt that a Haaretz report alleging UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed warned Benjamin Netanyahu about a planned Hamas operation before the October…
- Middle East
Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with UAE, gives ambassador 48 hours
Algiers: Algeria has severed diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), accusing Abu Dhabi of increasingly “provocative or hostile” actions and saying it had exhausted all means of preserving bilateral ties.…
- Middle East
Telangana worker in UAE jail over Pakistani colleague’s loan
Hyderabad: A 38-year-old Telangana worker has been in a UAE jail for nearly six months after being detained at Sharjah Airport in connection with a loan allegedly taken by a Pakistani colleague…
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South Korean team returns from UAE after Hormuz assessment
Seoul: A South Korean government team tasked with assessing the security situation near the Strait of Hormuz returned from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday, September 10, said, as Seoul cautiously…
- Middle East
Eight Muslim nations welcome UK ban on Israeli settlement goods
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and six other Muslim countries have welcomed the UK government’s decision to ban imports of goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and…
- Middle East
Wizz Air announces return to Dubai and Abu Dhabi with new routes
Wizz Air has announced plans to return to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, less than a year after ending its locally based operations in the UAE capital. The ultra-low-cost airline said the two…
- Middle East
Tanker seen listing after possible projectile attack near UAE
A tanker has been reported listing near the UAE after a vessel at anchor was possibly struck by an unknown projectile, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). In a statement…
- Middle East
One visa, six countries: GCC’s new scheme to woo tourists
Riyadh: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is moving closer to introducing a unified tourist visa for international visitors, allowing them to travel across its six member states under a single permit. GCC…
- Middle East
UAE President warned Netanyahu of Hamas attack before Oct 7
Jerusalem: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was directly warned by the president of the United Arab Emirates that Hamas was planning a major offensive just days before the militant group attacked on October…
