United Arab Emirates
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Third most expensive penthouse in world sold for Rs 1133 crore in Dubai
A penthouse apartment in the Como Residences project in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, has been sold for 500 million dirhams (Rs 11,33,18,49,355). The penthouse has been officially ranked as the most expensive one…
- Middle East
UAE minister Sultan Al Jaber named on TIME 100 climate list
In a significant development, Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology has been featured in Time magazine’s inaugural list of the 100 most influential people in the climate sector. Al Jaber is…
- Middle East
Dubai airport flights diverted, cancelled after heavy rain
The Dubai International Airport (DXB) cancelled and diverted flights on Friday, November 17, after heavy rain and thunderstorms in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The adverse weather caused 13 inbound flights to…
- Middle East
UAE: Indian expat wins Rs 11 lakh in Emirates Draw
A 36-year-old United Arab-Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate won the grand prize of 50,000 dirhams (Rs 11,32,926) in the latest FAST5 Emirates Draw. The winner Sarath Sivadasan— bagged the mega prize after he…
- Middle East
Dubai announces name of world’s first ever football theme park
Dubai Parks and Resorts and Real Madrid have announced the name of the world’s first football theme park – Real Madrid World. Real Madrid World, set to open in Dubai, will offer…
- Middle East
UAE to build three desalination plants to supply Gaza with water
Abu Dhabi: As the Israel-Hamas conflict entered its 41st day on Thursday, November 16, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced plans to build three desalination plants in Gaza as part of…
- India
UAE: Indian control room operator turns crorepati overnight with Rs 45 cr lottery
Abu Dhabi: A 39-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate has become a crorepati after winning the grand prize of Dirhams 20 million (Rs 45,32,59,200) in the latest Mahzooz draw. The winner…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi’s Yas Waterworld announces major expansion plan
Abu Dhabi: Due to its huge popularity with both local and international visitors, Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, today announced a 16,900 sqm expansion to…
- Middle East
COP28 Green Zone Day passes now available online
Abu Dhabi: Climate innovators and those curious to learn more about climate action can now book a free Green Zone Day Pass to visit COP28 UAE in Expo City Dubai from December…
- Middle East
Dubai plans to replace its International airport with bigger one
Dubai is planning to replace the world’s busiest airport, Dubai International (DXB), with an even bigger one, Al Maktoum International Airport as passenger traffic recovers to surpass pre-COVID levels. The announcement was…
- Middle East
Over 6.6M sign up for UAE unemployment insurance scheme
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced that more than 6.6 million employees have subscribed to the unemployment insurance scheme as of Wednesday, November 15, the Emirates News…
- Middle East
Dubai Int’l Airport to surpass pre-COVID passenger traffic in 2023
Abu Dhabi: Dubai International Airport (DXB) expects its annual passenger traffic to reach 86.8 million this year, exceeding pre-COVID figures. Dubai Airports on Wednesday, November 15, revised its full-year 2023 forecasts, to…
- Middle East
UAE to host world’s first-ever flying car race
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is likely to host the first-ever flying car race in the world, according to the Chief Executive of Maca Flight Christian Pineau. The announcement comes…
- India
Planning to travel solo? Top three destinations for Indians
Travel comes in many forms. With Singles’ Day around the corner, digital travel platform Agoda looked at the most popular destinations for solo travellers. For India, Bangkok is in first place, followed…
- World
UAE may host Pakistan Super League matches in 2024
Lahore: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) next year could be moved to the UAE or South Africa if the PCB doesn’t get the government’s clearance to host the event in February-March due…
