United Arab Emirates
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Sheikh Mohammed launches new entity to preserve legacy of Dubai’s rulers
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Friday, December 20, announced the establishment of the Al Maktoum Archives to preserve the…
- Middle East
New Year 2025: UAE announces holiday for private sector
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced that Wednesday, January 1, will be an official holiday for all private sector employees on the occasion of the New Year 2025.…
- Middle East
UAE: Security guard wins Rs 2 crore in Big Ticket draw
A 36-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Filipino expat won a staggering Dirham one million (Rs 2,31,44,460) in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw. The winner, Christine Requerque Pedido, bagged the grand…
- Middle East
UAE announces New Year holiday for public sector
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has anounced that Wednesday, January 1, will be a public holiday for government employees to mark the beginning of the New Year 2025. This came…
- Middle East
Varun Dhawan to promote ‘Baby John’ at Dubai’s Global Village
Dubai: Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan is all set to meet fans at the Global Village in Dubai on Saturday, December 21, to promote his much-anticipated action film Baby John, out in cinemas on Wednesday, December 25.…
- Middle East
Dubai: Global Village to ring in New Year 2025 seven times
Dubai’s popular family-friendly destination, Global Village, will ring in New Year 2025 not once, but seven times with seven fireworks shows on Tuesday, December 31. The destination will celebrate New Year with…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi to cover all death-related fees, repatriation costs for expats
Abu Dhabi residents will receive comprehensive support for family member deaths, covering all death-related fees such as certificate issuance, embalming, and repatriation of mortal remains. The announcement comes following the expansion of…
- Middle East
UAE sets Guinness World Records for largest Arabic language dictionary
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has set a new milestone by breaking Guinness World Records for the Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language as the largest and most comprehensive historical linguistic project…
- Middle East
Watch: Dubai Crown Prince places order using first-of-its-kind drone delivery system
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, the Crown Prince of Dubai, has become the first person to place an order after launching the Middle East’s first-of-its-kind drone delivery system at Dubai Silicon Oasis…
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Walk-in interviews in Hyderabad for jobs in Dubai rescheduled
Hyderabad: The Telangana Overseas Manpower Company Limited (TOMCOM), under the Department of Labour, Employment Training and Factories, has rescheduled the final client interview for the recruitment of ‘bike riders’ (delivery boys) in…
- Middle East
33 trips to Dubai and a suspended principal: A flight path of misconduct
A school principal from the state of Gujarat’s Surat has been suspended for making an astonishing 33 trips to Dubai within just two years, with many questions on professional ethical corrupt practices…
- Middle East
UAE launches world’s 1st VAT refund for tourists shopping online
In an effort to boost tourism, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, December 16, announced the launch of a new value-added tax (VAT) refund system for e-commerce purchases for tourists during…
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UAE: Ras Al Khaimah set to break new world records with NYE fireworks, drone shows
Ras Al Khaimah is set to welcome New Year 2025 with fireworks and laser drone shows, with the aim of setting new Guinness World Records titles. Themed “Our Story in the Sky”,…
- Hyderabad
Walk-in interviews in Hyderabad for jobs in Dubai
Hyderabad: Ever thought about working in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)? Then there’s an opportunity for you. The Telangana Overseas Manpower Company Limited (TOMCOM), under the Department of Labour, Employment Training and…
- Middle East
UAE announces basic health insurance scheme from January 1
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, December 16, launched a basic health insurance scheme for private sector employees and domestic workers across the country who are not currently covered by any…
