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Islam Makhachev refuses to celebrate victory, supports Palestine
Amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Hamas militant group, UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has refused to celebrate his victory in solidarity with the Palestinian people. Makhachev achieved a knockout…
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Cyclone Tej: UAE embassy in Muscat urges citizens to stay cautious
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has issued a warning to its citizens to be cautious of the approaching tropical cyclone Tej. Taking to X on Sunday, October 22, UAE…
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Sharjah museums to display historic collection of Indian arts
Abu Dhabi: Sharjah is set to host the ‘Ziena Splendor of The Indian Courts’ exhibition from October 25, 2023 to April 14, 2024 at the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization. The exhibition…
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Ed Sheeran set to perform live in Dubai, Bahrain; check details
British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is all set to perform concerts in Dubai and Bahrain in 2024 as part of his ‘The Mathematics Asia Tour’. Taking to Instagram, on Friday, October 20, the…
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Abu Dhabi: Up to Rs 1L fine for breaching outdoor seating rules
Abu Dhabi has announced the imposition of a fine of up to Dirhams 5,000 (Rs 1,13,312) on venues that violate the outdoor seating regulations. This comes as the Abu Dhabi City Municipality,…
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Indian Consulate in Dubai to remain closed for two days
Abu Dhabi: The Consulate General of India (CGI) in Dubai, will be closed on Monday, October 23 and Tuesday, October 24 on account of Mahanavmi and Dussehra celebrations. The announcement was made…
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Air Arabia launches new direct flights between Sharjah, Egypt
Abu Dhabi: Air Arabia announced the launch of a new route operating between Sharjah and Giza City in Egypt. The non-stop flights will connect Sharjah International Airport with Sphinx International Airport with…
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UAE draw: TN native hits jackpot, wins Rs 5 lakh per month for 25 years
Abu Dhabi: A 49-year-old Indian man won a ‘second salary’ of 25,000 dirham (Rs 5,65,738) per month for the next 25 years in Emirates Draw’s latest game, Fast5. Magesh Kumar Natarajan, who…
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Two Indian expats killed in gas cylinder explosion in Dubai
Abu Dhabi: At least two people were killed and several others injured after a cooking gas cylinder exploded at a building in Dubai’s Karama district on Wednesday, October 18. The deceased have been…
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Gitex Global weighs in on sustainability, e-govt, smart homes, future of computing
Abu Dhabi: Last year, the UAE announced the “UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative”, a national drive to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, making the Emirates the first Middle East and…
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Dubai: Here’s how to resolve residency visa, Emirates ID issues remotely
If you are facing an issue with your residency visa and Emirates ID, can now be resolved without visiting the Amer center in Dubai. The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs…
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Guinness World Record: Dubai has world’s highest running track
Abu Dhabi: Dubai has added a new Guinness World Record to its never-ending list of achievements by receiving the title for highest running track on a building. The title was received by…
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Israel-Hamas war: Emirates extends flight suspension to Tel Aviv
Dubai-based Emirates airlines on Wednesday, October 18, extended its suspension of flights to and from Tel Aviv until Thursday, October 26, amid the ongoing war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas.…
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EV readiness: UAE ranks 1st in MENA, 7th in the world
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been ranked first in the MENA region and 7th globally in the electric vehicle (EV) readiness index. This came in a report, “Global Electric…
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Indian expat wins Rs 22 lakh in Mahzooz draw with last-minute entry
Abu Dhabi: A Saudi Arabia-based Indian expat won a guaranteed raffle prize of 100,000 dirhams (Rs 22,66,636) in the 150th Mahzooz Saturday Millions. The winner Shafeek matched five out of the six…
