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Etihad Rail marks first passenger rail journey from Abu Dhabi to Al Dhannah
Etihad Rail has operated its first passenger rail journey of 250 km between Abu Dhabi and Al Dhannah on Thursday, January 25. Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Managing Director and Group…
- Middle East
Jashn-e-Rekhta in Dubai: Date, tickets & more
The much-anticipated Jashn-e-Rekhta, one of the world’s largest Urdu language, literature and cultural festivals, is all set to take place in Dubai for the first time. The celebrated festival, which has been…
- Middle East
Watch: Diners pay over Rs 20L in tips at Salt Bae’s Nusr-Et in Dubai
Would you pay a tip of more than Rs 20 lakh? That is just what some diners at Salt Bae’s Nusr-Et steakhouse in Dubai did. A photo of the bill has gone…
- Middle East
Kriti Sanon honoured with UAE’s golden visa
Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon is the latest Indian personality to be honoured with a UAE golden visa. Kriti expressed her gratitude to the Dubai government for awarding her the golden visa. “It’s…
- Middle East
Sharjah Light Festival 2024 to kick off in February
The much anticipated 13th edition of the Sharjah Light Festival (SLF) is set to take place from Wednesday, February 7 to Thursday, February 18. The event, organised by the Sharjah Commerce and…
- Middle East
Dubai airport is world’s busiest this month — Here’s a list of top 10
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has been the busiest airport in the world in January 2024, according to a study conducted by an aviation consultancy OAG. With more than 5 million seats, the…
- Middle East
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…
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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…
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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…
