United Arab Emirates
- Middle East
UAE: Henna makes it to UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage has added ‘Henna,’ recognising it as an ancient, celebrated, and enduring cultural heritage in the United…
- Middle East
Indian population in UAE reaches nearly 4 million: Reports
In a significant milestone, the population of the Indian community in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reached approximately four million. This demographic boost is essential for the UAE’s economic development and…
- Middle East
Dubai: Global Village launches new ticket passes for families
Dubai’s popular family-friendly destination, Global Village, on Friday, December 13, announced exciting offers in a form of ticket passes for families and thrill-seekers. The two new passes are Neon Adventure Pass and Family Fun…
- Middle East
Pakistani singer Atif Aslam to perform in Dubai
Renowned Pakistani singer Atif Aslam, known for his mesmerisng stage presence and soul-stirring voice, makes a triumphant return to perform a live concert in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The singer will…
- Middle East
Dubai International Airport expects over 5.2M guests this winter
Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world’s busiest for international travel, is expected to attract over 5.2 million guests during the winter holiday season from December 13 to 31. The daily average is expected…
- Middle East
UAE: Indian graphic designer falls to death in Sharjah
In a tragic incident, a 40-year-old Indian graphic designer recently died after falling from a building in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The deceased has been identified as K J Jose, a…
- Middle East
Video: 2 Indian groups win Rs 8 cr each in Dubai Duty Free draw
Dubai: Two groups of Indian expatriates won an astounding one million dollars (Rs 8,48,57,227) each in the latest Dubai Duty Free (DDF) draw. On Wednesday, December 11, DDF conducted the Millennium Millionaire…
- Middle East
Domestic worker visa services simplified via ‘Dubai Now’ app
All domestic worker visa services in Dubai can now be accessed through the ‘Domestic Worker Package’ on the ‘Dubai Now’ app, according to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities on Wednesday, December…
- Middle East
Video: Indian, Bangladeshi expats win Rs 68 lakh in Big Ticket draw
Three Indian expats and a Bangladeshi expat walked away with grand prizes of total value worth Dirham 295,000 (Rs 68,13,411) in the latest Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket draw. The winner of the…
- Middle East
Sharjah allows conditional release of prisoners
The Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) has announced a new law allowing the conditional release of prisoners who have served part of their sentence. It aims to strike a balance between rehabilitation and…
- Middle East
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…
- Middle East
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…
- Middle East
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…
- Middle East
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…
- Middle East
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…
