United Arab Emirates
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UAE captures stunning image of ‘Ghost’ Nebula 550 light-yrs away
In a remarkably splendid shot taken from the Abu Dhabi desert in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), astronomers have revealed an enchanting picture of the ‘Ghost’ Nebula. The Nebula, officially known as…
- Middle East
UAE bans unlicensed digital platforms teaching holy Quran
Abu Dhabi: Authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has banned unlicensed digital platforms from teaching the holy Quran. The advisory was issued on Sunday, June 2, by the UAE’s General Authority…
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Renowned Indian social worker Ashraf Thamarassery honoured with UAE golden visa
A renowned United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian social worker, Ashraf Thamarassery, is the latest recipient to be honored with a UAE golden visa. Fourty-nine-year-old Ashraf was handed over the visa by Ajman…
- Middle East
Etihad Airways to recruit 1,000 more cabin crew by end of 2024
If you are looking for a job in the aviation sector in the Middle East, then there’s an opportunity for you. This World Cabin Crew Day, Abu Dhabi-based carrier Etihad Airways announced…
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UAE announces midday break for workers from June 15
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on Friday, May 31, a midday break for outdoor workers starting on Saturday, June 15. According to the directive issued by the Ministry of…
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UAE visit visa: Indian travellers advised to book return ticket with same airline
If you are planning to travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from India, you should be aware of the new requirements enforced by the country in order to ensure a smoother…
- Business
Designer of Burj Khalifa aims to make buildings that can store energy
Chicago-based Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM), the architecture firm that designed many of the world’s most well-known buildings, including Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest edifice in Dubai, is considering ways to…
- Middle East
UAE sets new Guinness World Record with ‘Liwa’ sign
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has added a new Guinness World Record to its never-ending list of achievements by receiving the title for tallest landmark sign in the world for…
- Middle East
UAE calls for Gaza ceasefire, humanitarian access at EU meeting
Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, the UAE’s assistant minister for political affairs and envoy of the foreign minister to the European Union (EU), has called for an immediate ceasefire and unhindered humanitarian access to…
- India
Crorepati overnight: Indian man wins Rs 8 crore in Dubai Duty Free draw
While a number of people have been trying for years to win the Dubai Duty-Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw, an Indian man won a staggering one million dollars (Rs 8,33,61,400) on Wednesday, May…
- Middle East
UAE announces public holidays for 2025, check dates here
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cabinet has announced the official holidays for both the public and private sectors for the year 2025. The annoucement comes as Cabinet issued Resolution No. 27…
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3-day super sale in Dubai: Up to 90% discounts at 2,000 stores
Dubai: The much-anticipated three-day super sale across malls and shopping centres in Dubai is set to kick off from Friday, May 31 to June 2. The sale, organised by Dubai Festivals and…
- India
Two Indians from Dubai held at Delhi airport for smuggling gold
New Delhi: Two Indian nationals who arrived from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) were arrested at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in New Delhi for allegedly smuggling gold worth Rs 91.44…
- Middle East
Chiranjeevi honoured with UAE golden visa
Hyderabad: Tollywood megastar Chiranjeevi Konidela, who recently received the Padma Vibhushan award, is the latest Indian celebrity to be honoured with a United Arab Emirates (UAE) 10-year golden visa. 68-year-old megastar was handed…
- India
UltraTech Cement plans to acquire 31.6% stake in UAE-based RAK Cement
In a strategic move, UltraTech Cement, an Aditya Birla Group company, has announced an offer to acquire a substantial stake in United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based RAK Cement Co for White Cement and Construction…
