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UAE to start Rabi Ul Awwal on Aug 25, Saudi Arabia begins today
Abu Dhabi: The crescent moon of Rabi Ul Awwal was not sighted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday, August 23, the International Astronomy Center (IAC) in the country announced on…
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UAE, Saudi gold prices edge higher amid Fed rate cut hopes
Dubai: Gold prices in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia increased during the week of Sunday, August 17, to Saturday, August 23, reflecting global market movements and expectations of a…
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UAE MoE denies social media claims on school hours
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Education (MoE) has denied social media rumours about changes to school hours, confirming that official timings remain the same for the 2025–2026 academic…
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Spinneys to open in Kuwait with 10 new outlets
Dubai: Premium United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based fresh food retailer Spinneys announced on Friday, August 22, its expansion into Kuwait through a strategic joint venture with Alshaya Group, one of the world’s leading…
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UAE extradites two fugitives to France, Belgium
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has extradited two international fugitives to France and Belgium following their arrest in Dubai, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) announced on Friday, August 22. The…
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UAE: Minor earthquake recorded in Fujairah
Abu Dhabi: A minor earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale struck the Safad area of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday, August 22. The National Centre of Meteorology…
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Repatriation of mortal remains: Indian consulate in Dubai issues guidelines
Dubai: The Consulate General of India (CGI) in Dubai has issued an advisory for the Indian diaspora in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) regarding the repatriation of mortal remains, warning families against…
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Minor earthquake recorded in Oman, no impact in UAE
Muscat: A minor earthquake measuring 2.2 on the Richter scale was recorded in Oman’s Madha region in the early hours of Thursday, August 21, according to the National Seismic Network of the…
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UAE-based Indian tycoon Yusuff Ali donates Rs 10 cr for Wayanad rehabilitation
Thiruvananthapuram: United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian businessman and LuLu Group Chairman, M A Yusuff Ali, has donated Rs 10 crore to the Chief Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund (CMDRF) to aid families affected…
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UAE allows flexible working hours for govt employees on first day of school
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates’s Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has announced flexible work hours for federal government employees as part of its Back to School policy for the 2025/26…
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UAE-based Indian businessman kidnapped in Kerala, rescued
A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian businessman who was kidnapped in the southern Indian state of Kerala has been rescued by the police, with four men arrested in connection with the incident.…
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Hyderabad couple killed in UAE road accident, children injured
Hyderabad: In a tragic incident, a Hyderabad couple lost their lives in a road accident near Al Dhannah City, United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Thursday morning, August 7. Their three children sustained…
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Gold prices remain steady in Dubai
Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) were steady on Sunday, August 3, with 24-carat gold trading at Dirham 405.25 (Rs 9,627.29) per gram, according to the Dubai Jewellery Group.…
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Israel raises UAE travel warning amid regional threats
Tel Aviv: Israel has reinforced its travel advisory for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), urging citizens to avoid non-essential travel due to concerns over potential threats from regional armed groups. In a…
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UAE deports Indian man wanted in Rs 4.55 crore bank fraud
New Delhi: An Indian man wanted in connection with a Rs 4.55 crore bank fraud has been deported from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to India, marking a significant success in India’s…
