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Abu Dhabi set to build World’s first eSports island
True Gamers, a United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based eSports network, has unveiled plans to build the world’s first eSports island in Abu Dhabi. The project’s initial investment cost is estimated to be 280 million…
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Dubai Airports advises travellers against arriving too early to avoid overcrowding
Dubai: Dubai Airports has issued an alert urging guests departing from Dubai International (DXB) to arrive at Terminal 3 hours before their departure time. In a statement, the company advised travellers against…
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Arijit Singh to perform live in Dubai: Date, tickets & more
Dubai: Are you a fan of Arijit Singh’s soulful voice and want to see him perform live? If yes, then the wait is over! Get ready for the highly anticipated return of…
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Dubai: Indian sales executive wins Rs 8 cr in Dubai Duty Free draw
Dubai: A 36-year-old Dubai-based Indian expat won a staggering one million dollars (Rs 8,33,70,400) in the latest Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw. The winner, Soham Dudeja, became a one million…
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UAE weather forecast: More rain expected next week
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is bracing for continued unstable weather conditions, with heavy rainfall expected to persist into the upcoming week. Recent reports from various sources indicate that the country is…
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Dubai: 23% work completed on world’s largest residential, Al Habtoor Tower
In a remarkable achievement, Dubai’s real-estate agent Al Habtoor Group has announced that it has completed more than 23 percent of the construction work on its much-anticipated 87 floor Al Habtoor Tower.…
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Watch: Sky turns green in Dubai amid heavy rains in UAE
Dubai: Social media users were left surprised by an unusual phenomenon– green colored sky in parts of Dubai, amid heavy rains that have lashed parts of United Arab Emirates (UAE). This comes…
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DXB Terminal 1 entry limited to passengers with confirmed departures
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has advised passengers to visit Terminal 1 only after receiving confirmation from their airline regarding their flight departure. “Fue to crowding, access to Terminal 1 is now strictly…
- Middle East
UAE announces end of weather fluctuations
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Interior (MoI), in collaboration with the National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, the National Centre of Meteorology, and strategic partners, has announced the end of the…
- Middle East
Watch: Dubai-based Indian billionaire travels in metro amid heavy rains
Dubai-based Indian billionaire, Danube Group’s founder, and chairman, Rizwan Sajan on Tuesday, April 16, ditched his luxurious car and travelled in Dubai Metro due to heavy rains lashing the city. “I came by…
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Why is Dubai facing heaviest rains in 75 yrs; airport issues advisory
Dubai International Airport (DXB) on Wednesday, April 17, issued a warning to passengers to avoid the airport unless ‘absolutely’ necessary due to severe weather-related operational disruptions. “Flights continue to be delayed and…
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DXB retains title of world’s busiest int’l airport for 10th year running
Dubai: The Airports Council International (ACI) today unveiled the highly anticipated preliminary top 10 busiest airports worldwide for 2023, showcasing significant shifts driven by the resurgence of international air travel, where Dubai…
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Dubai billionaire calls on banks to remain open on official holidays
Dubai billionaire Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor has called on banks to remain open during official holidays, as closures cause direct harm to customers and the commercial sector. The call comes after UAE…
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Mumbai: Flyer smuggles 2.6 kg gold from UAE, held
Mumbai: In a major crackdown on illegal smuggling of gold, the Mumbai Customs seized more than 10.02 kg gold valued at Rs 6.03 crore in 12 different cases over four days at…