United Arab Emirates
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Rs 45K fine for leaning out of moving car’s window, sunroof in Dubai, Abu Dhabi
The Dubai and Abu Dhabi Police have issued a warning to drivers about the dangers of allowing passengers to hang out of windows or stand through a moving car’s sunroof. On February…
- Middle East
Modi to visit UAE from Feb 13-14; to inaugurate first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) beginning Tuesday during which he will hold wide-ranging talks with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed…
- Middle East
UAE set to host Souq Al Wahat pop-up market
Al Ain: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has introduced Souq Al Wahat, a pop-market set to open later this month in Al Ain Oasis. The…
- Middle East
World’s first mobile floating fire station opens in Dubai
Dubai: In a significant initiative that reinforces its leadership in safety infrastructure and innovation, Dubai Civil Defence has launched the world’s first sustainable mobile floating fire station. The initiative reflects Dubai’s strategy to…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi Airport renamed Zayed International; airlines announce special offers
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi International Airport has been officially renamed as Zayed International Airport and airlines have announced special offers to celebrate the historic occasion. On Friday, February 9, Sheikh Mohammed bin…
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Watch: Dubai airport staff reunites elderly couple 15 mins before flight
Dubai: An elderly woman who got separated from her husband at Dubai International Airport (DXB) was reunited 15 minutes before their flight. In a video published by DXB on Instagram, Mohammed Sohrabi,…
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Shah Rukh Khan to speak at the World Government Summit in Dubai
Dubai: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is all set to headline the 11th edition of World Government Summit (WGS) 2024 in Dubai on Wednesday, February 14. Khan will take the centre stage…
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Vistara’s Dubai flight passengers ‘erroneously’ taken to Mumbai airport domestic terminal
New Delhi: After arriving on a Vistara flight from Dubai, certain passengers were erroneously taken to Mumbai’s domestic terminal, without completing immigration procedures on Sunday at Mumbai airport. The airline has said…
- Middle East
Watch: New tech can now detect pork byproducts in foods in Dubai
Dubai: Dubai Central Laboratory has developed a new technology to easily detect the presence of pork byproducts in processed meat products. The test uses high concentrations of DNA or genetic material extracted…
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Scam alert: Dubai airport warns of pages claiming to sell lost luggage
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has issued a scam alert warning to passengers about fake social media pages claiming to sell lost luggage. Instagram and Facebook pages, claiming to be associated with the…
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UAE: Renew resident entry permit in just 48 hours
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents can easily issue or renew their entry permit within 48 hours without the need for paperwork or contacting an agent. Residents can obtain their…
- Middle East
World awaits inauguration of BAPS Hindu temple in UAE by PM Modi
Abu Dhabi: People across the globe await the inauguration of the BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which is scheduled for February 14, the Indian Embassy said…
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UAE: Indian expat wins Rs 33 crore in Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket draw
Abu Dhabi: A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expat won a staggering 15 million dirham (Rs 33,89,58,127) in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly draw. The winner, Rajeev Arikkatt, bagged the…
- Middle East
Rajasthan artisans’ craft finds place at UAE’s 1st traditional Hindu temple
New Delhi: Chiselling marble blocks and transforming those into intricate pillars and columns and idols of Hindu deities such as Lord Ram and Lord Ganesh for over four years, artisans in Rajasthan…
- Middle East
UAE sends ship carrying 4,544 tonnes of aid for Palestinians
Fujairah: The second UAE aid ship carrying 4,544 tonnes of humanitarian supplies set sail on Saturday for the city of Al Arish, Egypt, destined for the Gaza Strip. The shipment is part…
