United Arab Emirates
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UAE tops global soft power index in Middle East, ranks 10th globally
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ranked first in the Middle East and 10th globally in the ‘Global Soft Power Index’ (GSPI) 2024, prepared by Brand Finance, an international brand…
- Middle East
Dubai customs seize 26.45 kg of marijuana hidden in onion shipments
Dubai Customs on Wednesday, February 28, seized 26.45 kgs of marijuana from an African country that was hidden in a shipment of red onions. Taking to X, the authority said customs officials…
- Middle East
24×7 clinic to be established at Zayed International Airport
In a groundbreaking move, Abu Dhabi Airports and Burjeel Holdings have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a state-of-the-art medical clinic at Zayed International Airport. The company will utilize its…
- Middle East
Aim to double India-UAE non-oil trade by 2030: CEPA Council Director Ahmed Aljneibi
Chennai: The non-oil bilateral trade between India and the UAE has seen a sizable jump to over USD 50 billion ever since the signing of the CEPA agreement and the aim is…
- Middle East
Over 1,100 devotees take part in ‘Palkhi Yatra’ at Abu Dhabi’s BAPS temple
Abu Dhabi: More than 1,100 devotees took part in a grand procession of the Hindu community members at the newly-inaugurated BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi which is set to open its…
- Middle East
UAE businessman Shiyaas Hassan appointed India GCC trade ambassador
New Delhi: It was a great moment for the India GCC relations when the India GCC Trade council proudly hosted the India-GCC Awards Gala on February 11, 2024 at the prestigious Eros…
- Telangana
Telangana man dies of heart attack in UAE; family seeks MEA help
Hyderabad: A man identified as Shaik Nizamuddin who is a native of Telangana’s Medak died in UAE due to cardiac arrest on February 24. His son has now written a letter requesting…
- Middle East
UAE to impose Rs 2.25L fine for late corporate tax registration
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced an administrative penalty of Dirham 10,000 (Rs 2,25,735) for late registrations for corporate tax. On Tuesday, February 27, the finance ministry announced cabinet…
- India
These two places are top destinations for Indians this Holi
New Delhi: With Holi and Good Friday just a shortened midweek apart this March, Indian travelers are presented with the ideal opportunity to enjoy an extended break. Digital travel platform Agoda analyzed…
- India
Indian businessman pays Rs 2.25 crore to free 900 UAE prisoners
A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian businessman and philanthropist has paid off Dirham one million (Rs 2,25,64,800) to release 900 prisoners from Central Jail across the Emirates. The initiative by Firoz Merchant,…
- Middle East
Indian-origin banker quits high-paying job to volunteer at Abu Dhabi BAPS Hindu mandir
Abu Dhabi: A 43-year-old Indian-origin investment banker quit his high-paying job in Dubai last year to serve as a full-time volunteer at the BAPS Abu Dhabi temple, which was inaugurated by Prime…
- India
India seeks permanent solution on public food stocks at Abu Dhabi WTO meet
New Delhi: India on Monday called on WTO members to find a permanent solution to the long-pending public food stockpile issue, saying it is directly related to achieving the sustainable development goal…
- Middle East
Iraqi pharmacist Tala Al Khalil wins Arab Hope Makers award in Dubai
Dubai: Iraqi pharmacist Tala Al Khalil, who has personally cared for 200 children with down syndrome and cancer, was named the 2024 winner of the Arab Hope Makers award in Dubai. On Sunday,…
- Middle East
UAE’s floating hospital in Al Arish starts receiving Gaza patients
Abu Dhabi: The UAE floating hospital, anchored in the Port of Al-Arish, officially commenced operations today, providing vital medical assistance to the Palestinian people. The first patients, Gazans suffering from diverse injuries…
- Middle East
UAE issues high-risk warning for Google Chrome users: Here’s how to stay safe
Abu Dhabi: The Cyber Security Council of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued a high-risk warning for users of Google Chrome, urging them to update browsers. In a latest security update,…
