United Arab Emirates
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Indian call centres scam UAE residents in fake forex scheme
In a coordinated and deceptive scheme, Indian call centres are targeting United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents with fraudulent forex investment offers disguised as legitimate financial opportunities. A recent investigation by Khaleej Times…
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One visa, six countries: GCC pushes forward with travel plan
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is advancing efforts to launch a unified tourist visa that would enable seamless travel across its six member nations with a single permit. Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary…
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Dubai offers special home deals for first-time expat buyers
Dubai: Dubai has launched a new initiative aimed at making homeownership more accessible for first-time buyers, including both Emiratis and expatriates. The First-Time Home Buyer Programme, launched by the Dubai Land Department…
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New fee for Emirates NBD transfers to select countries — India not affected
Emirates NBD, Dubai’s largest bank by assets, will introduce a fee of Dirham 26.25 (Rs 610.81) for certain international transfers made via its mobile app or online banking platform, starting September 1.…
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Two Indians charged by CBI for murders in UAE and Bahrain
New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed charge sheets against two Indian nationals—Inder Jit Singh and Subhash Chander Mahla—in connection with separate murder cases reported in the United Arab…
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Litchi from Punjab reaches UAE, Qatar
New Delhi: India has exported 1.5 tonnes of litchi fruit, for the first time, from Punjab to Doha and Dubai this month, the commerce ministry’s arm, Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export…
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Hyderabad firm leaves 15 Indian workers stranded in UAE without pay
Hyderabad: In a distressing case of migrant labour exploitation, 15 Indian workers have been left stranded in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) without wages, food, or water, after being recruited by Hyderabad-based…
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India’s HDFC Bank faces probe in UAE over mis-selling of risky bonds
HDFC Bank, India’s leading private sector lender, is reportedly being investigated in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over allegations of mis‑selling high‑risk Credit Suisse Additional Tier 1 (AT1) bonds to clients across the…
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UAE mandates Arabic, Islamic and Social Studies for KG students in private schools
In a significant step to promote cultural identity and national values from an early age, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Education has introduced new mandatory guidelines requiring all private schools…
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Dubai deports Indian national wanted in major property scam
In a significant development in cross-border crime enforcement, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has secured the deportation of fugitive Upavan Pavan Jain from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Jain, wanted by…
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Indian expats in UAE eye seat 11A after Air India crash survivor’s escape
Indian expats in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are increasingly asking for seat 11A or nearby seats when booking flights, hoping it might offer extra safety after the recent Air India plane…
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Longing for monsoon, Indian expat chases rain in UAE desert
For many Indians living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the monsoon season back home brings fond memories of steady rain, cool breezes, and the fresh scent of wet earth. But in…
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Air India plane crash: UAE-based Indian doctor pledges Rs 6 cr for families of medical student victims
An Indian doctor and philanthropist based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Dr Shamsheer Vayalil Parambath, has announced a financial aid package of Rs 6 crore to help the families of medical…
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Islamic New Year 1447 holiday announced for UAE private sector
Abu Dhabi: Private sector employees in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be granted a public holiday on Friday, June 27, to mark the start of the new Islamic year 1447 AH.…
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New Islamic Year 1447: UAE announces holiday for public sector
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, June 16, announced a one-day paid holiday to mark the beginning of the New Islamic Year 1447 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin, or…
