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Pakistani actress Kubra Khan receives UAE Golden Visa
Pakistani television actress Kubra Khan is the latest celebrity to be honoured with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Golden Visa. The 31-year-old actress was recently handed over the visa by officials from…
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RTA signs Rs 2505 cr deal for new buses on Dubai roads
Dubai: In alignment with the directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the aim is to establish a sustainable and resilient public transport…
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India’s UltraTech acquires additional 25% stake in UAE-based RAK Cement
New Delhi: Leading cement manufacturer UltraTech Cement on Wednesday announced the acquisition of an additional 25 per cent stake in UAE-based RAKWCT, taking its total holding to 54.39 per cent. Following this,…
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Indian man saves daughter in UAE’s 1st paediatric liver transplant
A 40-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian father, Imran Khan, who lost his first daughter to a rare liver condition, has donated his liver to save the life of his second daughter,…
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UAE police to serve at Olympic Games Paris 2024
Abu Dhabi: General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, met with the UAE police support team following their completion of specialised training, as they…
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UAE: Stranded Indian man who lost vision in one eye returns home
Abu Dhabi: An Indian national, who overstayed his visit visa and lost vision in one eye, was repatriated home on Tuesday, July 9, with the help of the Indian embassy in Abu…
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UAE sentences 43 to life imprisonment for terrorism offences
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal has convicted 53 defendants and six companies of terrorism offences. The defendants are leaders and members of the Muslim Brotherhood organization, the Emirates…
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UAE reportedly deports student for shouting ‘Free Palestine’
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) reportedly deported a student wearing Palestinian keffiyeh for shouting “Free Palestine” during a graduation ceremony at New York University’s (NYU) Abu Dhabi campus in May. This is…
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India-France-UAE trilateral focal points meeting held virtually: MEA
New Delhi: India, France and UAE trilateral focal points meeting were held virtually, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday. The discussions between the officials of the three nations focussed on…
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Dubai Basketball announces Coca-Cola Arena as home venue
Dubai Basketball, a newly established sports franchise, has announced the Coca-Cola Arena as its home venue. Under the milestone agreement, Dubai’s first sports franchise team will be the official anchor tenant of…
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UAE launches 10-year validity of passports for citizens 21 above
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the extension of passport validity to 10 years for individuals aged 21 and above, effective Monday, July 8. Previously, the validity of the…
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Dubai Crown Prince approves masterplan for longest public beach at 6.6km
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, the Crown Prince of Dubai, has approved the master plan and designs for the Jebel Ali Beach Development Project, aiming to create the world’s best public beaches.…
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Dubai-based Indian businessman Ram Buxani passes away
A prominent Indian businessman and philanthropist based in Dubai, Dr Ram Buxani, passed away on Sunday night, July 7. He was 83. Buxani died following an incident at his home around 1…
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UAE summer vacation: Dubai Airport issues travel alert
As the summer travel season approaches, Dubai International Airport (DXB) is preparing for a massive increase in passenger traffic from Saturday, July 6 to Wednesday, July 17, with an expected 3.3 million…