United Arab Emirates
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UAE astronaut and minister Sultan Al Neyadi honoured by NASA
United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut and minister Sultan Al Neyadi has been awarded for his exemplary service and contributions to space exploration by NASA at an event in Houston, United States of…
- Middle East
UAE golden visa: Dubai scraps minimum down payment for property investors
In a significant policy change, Dubai has scrapped the minimum down payment of Dirhams one million (Rs 2,26,31,327) for individuals seeking a golden visa through real estate investment. To be eligible for…
- Middle East
UAE: Who is eligible for exemption from Emirates ID fines?
Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has revealed three categories that are exempt from fines for late renewal of the Emirates ID card. The Emirates…
- Middle East
Indian embassy in UAE invites Taliban envoy to Republic Day fete
The Indian embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has invited Taliban envoy Badruddin Haqqani to attend the Republic Day celebrations on Friday, January 26 in Abu Dhabi. The copy of inivitation…
- India
‘Ahlan Modi’: Grand welcome planned for Indian PM in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: The Indian diaspora in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has planned a grand welcome of Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi for the largest ever Indian Community Summit, ‘Ahlan Modi’.…
- Middle East
Dubai’s economy grew 3.3% in first nine months of 2023
Dubai has recorded 3.3 percent growth in the real gross domestic product (GDP) in the first nine months of 2023, primarily due to the expansion of its tourism and transportation sectors. The…
- India
Bengaluru: Man coming from Dubai held in fake visa case
New Delhi: A man has been arrested in Bengaluru in connection with a fake passport-visa racket busted by the Delhi Police, officials said on Saturday. They said Sadiqulla Baig was taken into…
- Middle East
Meet world’s richest family that owns Rs 4000 crore worth palace, 8 jets, 700 cars
The Al Nahyan royal family of Abu Dhabi is the world’s richest, owning a Rs 4,000 crore presidential palace (equivalent of three Pentagons), eight private jets, and ownership of the English football…
- India
Has UAE stopped issuing work visas to Indians? Here’s the truth
Abu Dhabi: There have been reports going around that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has temporarily stopped issuing work visas for Indians because a number of companies in UAE are having trouble…
- Middle East
Dubai’s Azizi begins construction to build second tallest tower
Dubai: United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Azizi Developments has recently begun the construction of the second tallest tower — Burj Azizi on a prime plot of land on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai.…
- Middle East
Dubai: Two new Salik toll gates to open on major routes
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai on Friday, January 19, announced that two new Salik toll gates will be added to enhance traffic flow and alleviate congestion on major routes.…
- Middle East
Dubai signs MoUs to develop driverless pods, rail bus system
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) in the field of developing new and innovative transportation systems as part of the Dubai International Project Management Forum…
- Hyderabad
Emirates Draw: Hyderabadi sales manager wins Rs 16L ahead of his wedding
With wedding bells on the horizon, this win could not have come at a better time for Moshin Khan, who is tying the knot later this year, after Ramzan. The 34-year-old Hyderabadi…
- India
India now pays for gold imports from UAE in rupees: Official
In a significant development, India is now paying for its import of gold and other commodities from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in its national currency — Indian National Rupee (INR). A…
- Middle East
UAE: Indian envoy Sunjay Sudhir visits BAPS Hindu temple to see its progress
Abu Dhabi: India’s Ambassador to UAE, Sunjay Sudhir visited the BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi to see the progress of its construction. The temple announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in…
