United Arab Emirates
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi Airports receives ‘Airport Operator of the Year’ award
Abu Dhabi Airports, the leading airport operator in Abu Dhabi, has received the prestigious “Airport Operator of the Year” award at the Aviation Achievement Awards 2024 on Friday, March 1. The award…
- Middle East
UAE: Abu Dhabi’s first Hindu stone temple opens for public
Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s first Hindu stone temple, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 14, was opened to the general public on Friday. The temple was built by…
- Middle East
Dubai bans e-scooters in metro, tram; here’s why
Dubai has announced a ban on the use of e-scooters inside the metro and tram starting from Friday, March 1. “To ensure your safety and that of others, the use of e-scooters…
- India
Mahadev app: ED freezes assets of Dubai-based ‘hawala-operator’ worth Rs 580 crore
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate has frozen security holdings of more than Rs 580 crore of a Dubai-based “hawala operator” and seized cash and valuables worth Rs 3.64 crore after fresh raids…
- Middle East
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…
