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Indian woman among winners of Zayed National Museum Research Fund
Dr Akshyeta Suryanarayan, an Indian researcher from Delhi, has been named one of the eight recipients of the 2024 Zayed National Museum Research Fund. She is a Gerald Averay Wainwright Postdoctoral Fellow…
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Indian man turns overnight crorepati winning Rs 34 cr in Big Ticket
A 45-year-old Indian technician based in Oman became an overnight crorepati after winning 15 million Dirham (Rs 34.88 crore) in the latest Big Ticket raffle draw held in Abu Dhabi. Rajesh Mullankil…
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UAE sets guidelines for domestic worker recruitment fee refunds
The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has introduced guidelines for employers seeking refunds on domestic worker recruitment fees. Recruitment agencies must process these refunds within two weeks or face…
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Dubai to launch self-driving taxis by 2026
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced plans to roll out self-driving taxis by 2026, marking a major milestone in the city’s journey towards smart, autonomous mobility. The announcement follows the…
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Former Indian President Kovind to be chief guest at IBPC Dubai conclave
The Indian Business and Professional Council (IBPC Dubai) announced former Indian President Ram Nath Kovind as the chief guest for its 22nd Anniversary Conclave in Dubai. The event, slated to be held on April…
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Trump to impose 10 pc tariff on GCC imports
In a major trade shift, US President Donald Trump has announced a 10 percent tariff on imports from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Kuwait,…
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Indian expat dies in UAE car accident after Eid staycation
In a tragic incident, a 53-year-old Indian expat, residing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), lost her life in a car accident while returning from an Eid staycation. The deceased has been…
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Abu Dhabi to launch region’s first ‘Midnight’ electric air taxi
Abu Dhabi is set to become the first city in the region to introduce ‘Midnight’ electric air taxi, following a landmark agreement with US-based Archer Aviation. The announcement, made recently, marking a…
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Ramzan 2025: UAE pardons over 500 Indian nationals
In a significant gesture of mercy ahead of Ramzan 1446 AH-2025, which began on March 1, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has pardoned over 500 Indian nationals as part of a large-scale…
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Video: Massive fire breaks out on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: A massive fire broke out at a construction site near Yas Waterworld on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)on Friday afternoon, March 28.…
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UAE launches new insurance plan for Indian workers
A new Group Protection Insurance (GPI) plan has been launched in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to provide financial security to Indian blue-collar workers and their families. It is effective from April…
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Prominent Indian doctor from UAE on a visit to Kerala dies in car accident
In a tragic incident, a prominent United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate, Dr Bindu Philip, lost her life in a car accident in Kerala while travelling home from Thiruvananthapuram Airport on Monday…
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Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan announces birth of fourth child
Dubai’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has announced the birth of his fourth child, a baby girl, Hind bint Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum. In an Instagram…
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Dubai cops arrest gang offering fake Haj, Umrah visas
Dubai Police have arrested a gang that used social media to promote fraudulent Haj and Umrah visa services, deceiving victims with low prices and easy bank transfers. Posing as authorised agents, the…
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25 Indians awarded death sentence in UAE, judgement yet to be implemented: Govt
New Delhi: The number of Indian nationals who have been awarded a death sentence in the UAE, but the judgement is yet to be implemented, stands at 25, the government informed Parliament…
