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Delhi: Indian flyer from Dubai smuggles gold in rectum, held
Customs officials in Delhi arrested an Indian passenger coming from the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), for allegedly smuggling gold worth Rs 72,47,891 in the rectum cavity. The accused was…
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Saudi Arabia: Padma Shri Nouf Al-Marwaai appointed Asian Yoga Sports Federation prez
Padma Shri awardee and Saudi Arabia’s first woman yoga master, Nouf Al-Marwaai, has been appointed as the president of the Asian Yogasan Sports Federation for the upcoming term. Al-Marwaai, who is also…
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Conman who posed as Dubai prince sentenced to 20 years in jail
A Lebanese man who posed as a Dubai prince has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by a United States (US) federal court in San Antonio for wire fraud. Alex Georges…
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Rameshwaram Cafe to open its first international outlet in Dubai
Bengaluru: The Rameshwaram Cafe, one of Bengaluru’s most known and premium cafes, announced its plan to open its first international outlet in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), to expand its reach beyond…
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Watch: MrBeast becomes 8th person to climb Burj Khalifa
Dubai: YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, recently became the 8th person in the world to climb the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Taking…
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Emirates announces record-breaking half-year profit of Rs 23K cr
Dubai: The Emirates Group on Thursday, November 7, announced its highest-ever half-year financial performance, posting a profit before tax of Dirham 10.4 billion (Rs 2,38,83,45,44,000) for the first six months of 2024-25,…
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LuLu IPO becomes UAE’s largest in 2024, raises Rs 14K crore
United Arab Emirates (UAE) retail giant LuLu Retail has raised Dirham 6.32 billion (Rs 1,45,01,17,68,000) through its initial public offering (IPO), making it the country’s largest listing of 2024 to date. The announcement…
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Gulf leaders congratulate Donald Trump on presidential win
Gulf leaders on Wednesday, November 6, congratulated Donald Trump on his election win over Kamala Harris to become the 47th President of the United States (US), securing a second term. Trump received 279…
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Ghost Nebula spotted 1,470 light-years away in UAE skies
The Ghost Nebula, an intriguing astronomical phenomenon has been spotted in the skies over the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Nebula, also known as the cartoon “Ghost Nebula,” is centred at a distance…
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UAE: RTA launches taxi-sharing service between Dubai-Abu Dhabi
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Monday, November 4, launched a taxi-sharing pilot service, enabling passengers to share rides between Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai and Al Wahda Mall in Abu…
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UAE: LuLu Retail increases IPO offer size to 30 pc on high demand
United Arab Emirates (UAE) retail giant LuLu Retail on Monday, November 4, increased its initial public offering (IPO) size from 25 percent to 30 percent to cater to high demand from global…
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UAE’s low-cost airline resumes flights to Yanbu in Saudi Arabia
Air Arabia, a low-cost carrier from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Monday, November 4, announced the resumptions of its route from Sharjah to Yanbu in Saudi Arabia from November 28. Two…
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UAE: Indian expat turns crorepati overnight, wins Rs 45 cr in Big Ticket draw
While a number of people have been trying for years to win the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi jackpot, a United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate won a staggering Dirham 20 million (Rs…
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Watch: 11,600 UAE flags create portraits of founding fathers
Dubai: Around 11,600 United Arab Emirates (UAE) flags were arranged to create aerial portraits of the country’s founding fathers, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum…
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X user’s viral thread compares how life in Singapore & Dubai differ
A recent social media thread comparing life in Singapore and Dubai went viral when an X user highlighted the distinct characteristics and challenges each city presents. In a post on X, Alessandro…
