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Dubai Duty Free draw: Emirati, Indian take home Rs 8 crore each
An Emirati and Indian expatriate won a staggering one million dollars (Rs 8,30,94,050) each on Wednesday, March 20, in the Dubai Duty-Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw. Emirati national Mohammed Al Shehi won…
- Middle East
Global minimum tax in UAE: Here’s all you need to know
The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) is conducting a digital public consultation to gather stakeholders’ opinions on the implementation of the global minimum tax (GMT) or global anti-base erosion model rues (Pillar…
- Middle East
UAE mandates health insurance for private sector, domestic workers
In a significant move, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a mandatory health insurance scheme for private sector employees and domestic workers. The decision will be effective from January 1, 2025.…
- Middle East
Ras Al Khaimah grows as new destination weddings market for India
New Delhi: After Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s northernmost emirate with an uninterrupted history of 7,000 years, Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), has begun to attract Indian travellers, whose numbers grew…
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Gold prices go up in Dubai: Find rates here
The gold prices at the opening of the markets in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday morning, March 20, rose by Dirham 1.20 (Rs 27.15) per gram. The Dubai Jewellery Group data showed a…
- India
Dubai-based Indian expat student wins prestigious Diana Award
New Delhi: In a remarkable achievement that resonates with the long-lasting legacy of Princess Diana, Netra Venkatesh, a 17-year-old student Indian student from Dubai, has been honoured with the prestigious Diana Legacy…
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UAE weather forecast: Rain, strong winds expected from Sunday
Abu Dhabi: The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has anticipated a change in weather conditions as a deepening upper-air trough brings scattered showers and strong winds starting this Sunday. In an advisory…
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UAE updates visa-on-arrival for 87 countries: Is India on the list?
In a game-changing move, the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has updated visa exemption policy, allowing citizens of 87 countries to enter the Emirates without a prior visa. Prior to this…
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Eid Al-Fitr in UAE likely to fall on this day
Abu Dhabi: The first day of Shawaal and Eid Al-Fitr 1445 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or “in the year of the Hijra”)-2024 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to…
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UAE, Hungary to build ‘Dubai-like neighbourhood’ in Budapest: Report
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Hungary reportedly signed an agreement to build a “neighbourhood like in Dubai” in Budapest, with a deal valued at 7 billion US dollars (Rs 5,80,22,40,50,000). As…
- India
Indian customs nab flyers from Dubai with Rs 2-cr smuggled gold
New Delhi: Customs officials arrested three passengers coming from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) for allegedly smuggling gold worth Rs 1.92 crore at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. They were…
- Middle East
UAE announces arrival of first aid ship to Gaza via maritime corridor
Dubai: The UAE has announced the arrival of the first ship carrying 200 tonnes of food and relief supplies to the Gaza Strip. The aid was delivered via a maritime corridor launched…
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UAE: Air Arabia shareholders approve 20% dividend distribution
Sharjah: Air Arabia PJSC shareholders approved the distribution of a 20 per cent cash dividend for the financial year ended December 31, 2023 (FY2023), at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). The…
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Football star Promes arrested in Dubai upon Dutch request
The Hague: Dutch professional footballer Quincy Promes, convicted for drug trafficking and stabbing his cousin, was arrested in Dubai at the request of Dutch authorities, the Dutch Public Prosecutor announced in a…
- Middle East
1978 Rolex watch with Dubai ruler’s signature sold for Rs 2 cr
A unique Rolex watch with the signature of Dubai’s ruler was sold for Dirham 1.1 million (Rs 2,48,42,615) at an auction at the Concrete venue at Alserkal Avenue in the Al Quoz…
