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World’s biggest book sale ‘Big Bad Wolf’ coming to Sharjah
Abu Dhabi: The world’s biggest book sale, the Big Bad Wolf (BBW), is returning to Sharjah from Tuesday, December 19 to Sunday, January 7, 2024. The sale will be held at Expo…
- Middle East
Air India Express inaugurates Surat-Dubai direct flight
New Delhi: Soon after the inauguration of the new international terminal of Surat Airport by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, Air India Express became the first airline to directly connect Surat…
- Middle East
Mangaluru: Passenger from Dubai held for smuggling gold worth Rs 17.73L
Mangaluru: Customs officials at the Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) have seized 286 gm of gold worth Rs 17.73 lakh from a passenger who arrived here from Dubai. The passenger arrived here on…
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UAE to host 2024 Judo World Championships
Abu Dhabi: The International Judo Federation (IJF) has approved the UAE’s bid to host and organise the 2024 Judo World Championships, the federation’s flagship event. Mohammed bin Thaaloob Al Derie, President of…
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Sharjah shopping promotions kicks off 2023 edition
Sharjah: The Sharjah shopping promotions 2023 kicked off on Friday with an opening event that delighted audiences, bringing smiles to the faces of all. Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and…
- India
Mahadev app owner Ravi Uppal detained in Dubai
New Delhi: Ravi Uppal, one of the two main owners of the Mahadev online betting app, has been detained in Dubai by the local police on the basis of a red notice…
- Middle East
Shiva Temple in Bur Dubai is closing in January 2024
Dubai: A 65-year-old Shiva temple and the Gurudwara in the Sindhi Guru Darbar temple complex in Bur Dubai are set to close their doors in January 2024. Worshippers are now required to…
- Middle East
UAE’s first-ever brewery is set to open for public soon
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is all set to make a significant milestone with the opening of a first-of-its-kind microbrewery and gastropub in Abu Dhabi by the end of this month. The…
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Emirates Labour Market Award: Indian cleaner wins Rs 22 L
Abu Dhabi: A 51-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate recently won a staggering 100,000 dirhams (Rs 22,70,330) in the first edition of the Emirates Labour Market Award. Pameela Vembolamala Krishnan, who…
- India
Kochi: Passenger from Abu Dhabi held for smuggling gold worth Rs 52L
Kochi: The Cochin customs on Sunday apprehended a smuggler with 954.70 grams of gold worth Rs 52 lakh concealed inside his body, said officials. As per the officials, “On the basis of…
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Dubai is all set to become a 20-minute city
Dubai is all set to transform into a 20-minute city, ensuring 80 percent of daily services are accessible within a 20-minute walk or cycle. This comes as part of Dubai’s Roads and…
- Middle East
Watch: Dubai witnesses largest demonstration at COP28 demanding Gaza ceasefire
Hundreds of climate activists staged a protest during a United Nations climate change conference (UNFCCC COP28) in Dubai, demanding an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Since the COP28 summit’s opening on…
- Middle East
Omar Al Olama appointed as Director General of the Dubai Crown Prince’s Office
Omar Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for AI, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, on Saturday, December 9, was appointed as Director-General of the Office of the Crown Prince of Dubai.…
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UAE announces first Women in Nuclear Middle East chapter
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced today the launch of the Women in Nuclear (WiN) Middle East Chapter. The Chapter was announced at COP28 by Mohamed Al Hammadi, Managing Director…
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Dubai plan to achieve 50% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030
Abu Dhabi: Dubai has announced an ambitious plan to achieve carbon neutrality, with a target of achieving a 50 percent reduction in emissions by the year 2030. The new plan will accelerate…
