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Former Dubai Duty Free chief Colm McLoughlin passes away
The former chief executive of Dubai Duty Free (DDF), Colm McLoughlin, passed away on Wednesday, October 30. He was 81. McLoughlin is survived by his wife, daughters Tyna and Mandy, and son Niall.…
- Middle East
Gold prices in Dubai hit new record high on Deepawali
Gold prices in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), jumped to a new record high on Thursday morning, October 31, the day of the Indian festival—Deepawali. The Dubai Jewellery Group data showed a 24-carat gold rate trading…
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UAE visa amnesty ends today, up to Rs 2 cr fine for hiring illegal expats from Nov 1
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) visa amnesty programme, which started on September 1 to allow illegal expatriates and visitors to regularise their visa status or depart without facing fines, will end on…
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Watch: Pakistani expat wins Rs 8 cr in Dubai Duty Free’s Deepawali celebration
A Qatar-based Pakistani expatriate won a staggering one million dollars (Rs 8,40,98,065) on Wednesday, October 30, in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw as it celebrated Deepawali in Dubai International…
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Dubai announces new financial misconduct laws with travel bans, asset freezing for violators
Dubai on Wednesday, October 30, introduced new laws for financial misconduct and auditing, including travel bans and asset-freezing for offending employees. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai’s Vice President, Prime Minister, and…
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India-UAE travel: Low-cost Indian airline to launch new direct flight route
India’s low-cost airline, IndiGo, has announced the launch of a new direct flight route between Pune and Dubai, which is set to commence operations from November 22. This will be the second…
- Middle East
Ramzan 2025 in UAE: Only four months away for month of fasting
Abu Dhabi: The holy month of Ramzan 1446 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or “in the year of the Hijra”) -2025 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to begin on Saturday,…
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UAE: NRI businessman Yusuffali’s LuLu Retail targets Rs 12K cr IPO
United Arab Emirates (UAE) retail giant LuLu Retail, is aiming to raise up to Dirham 5.27 billion (Rs 1,20,63,62,02,400) initial public offering (IPO) on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), making it…
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Dubai: Indian expat honoured by police for returning Rs 22 lakh
Dubai: Dubai Police have honoured Indian expatriate Swadesh Kumar for his exceptional honesty in returning Dirham 100,000 (Rs 22,89,631) that he found in the Al Barsha area. In return for his honesty,…
- Middle East
UAE visa amnesty: Indian consulate help desk to be operational on Oct 27
The Indian Consulate in Dubai on Friday, October 25, announced that the amnesty help desk will be operational on Sunday, October 27. In a statement posted on X, the consulate said that the help…
- Middle East
Free Umrah for UAE labourers: Over 400 fulfill their dream
Umrah is a pilgrimage to Islam’s two holiest sites in the cities of Makkah and Madinah, Saudi Arabia, which can be conducted at any time of year. It is often a distant…
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New traffic law: UAE to impose jail term, up to Rs 45L fine for serious offences
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government on Friday, October 25, introduced a new traffic law, imposing harsher penalties including jail term and up to Dirham 200,000 (Rs 45,78,314) fine for various violations…
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UAE issues new traffic laws: Reduces minimum age of drivers
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government on Friday, October 25, announced a series of new traffic regulations under a federal decree-law, set to take effect on March 29, 2025. Taking to X,…
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Indore: Four held after cops expose betting racket operated from Dubai
Indore: Police have detained four persons from Indore in Madhya Pradesh after busting a betting syndicate being operated from Dubai under the guise of online gaming, a police official said on Thursday.…
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Rupi Kaur, Hamza Ali Abbasi to attend Sharjah Int’l Book Fair 2024
The 43rd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2024 is set to take place from November 6 to 17 at Expo Centre Sharjah. This year’s event, theme ‘It starts with…
