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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…
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KSA to UAE by road: How to swiftly clear immigration process at border
If you are travelling by road to Saudi Arabia from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), you can swiftly clear the immigration process at the Al Ghuwaifat border without stepping out of your…
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‘Glow with Gold this Diwali’: Dubai Jewellery Group announces deals
Abu Dhabi: As the countdown to Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, begins, Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG), a trade body for the jewellers in the United Arab Emirates, announced the highly-anticipated campaign…
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Gold prices in Dubai spike amid Israel-Hamas war
Amid escalating military conflict between Israeli forces and Palestinian militant group Hamas, the gold prices spiked at the opening of the markets in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday morning, October…
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3 Indian expats win 24-karat gold bar each in Big Ticket draw
Three Indian expatriates won a 24-karat gold bar each in the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi daily electronic draw. The winners Aparna Deepak, Radha Krishnan Kanan, and Manoj Thechiparambil, bagged the gold prize…
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Kareena Kapoor among other celebs to headline Sharjah Int’l Book Fair
Abu Dhabi: The 42nd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) is all set to kick off this year on Wednesday, November 1, under the theme ‘We Speak Books’, the Emirates…
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Dubai: Driverless, AI-powered police patrol cars unveiled at GITEX
Abu Dhabi: A self-driving patrol and AI (artificial intelligence)-powered patrol cars have been unveiled in the five-day GITEX Global 2023, which commenced in Dubai World Trade Centre on Monday, October 16. Under…
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Abu Dhabi Airport’s new terminal opening date announced
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) is set to open its much-anticipated new terminal building to the public on Wednesday, November 1, a day after Etihad’s ceremonial flight takes off. Airlines will transition…
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24/7 kiosks for instant renewal of Emirates ID, passport in UAE soon
Abu Dhabi: In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), residents and citizens may soon be able to instantly renew their passports, and Emirates ID at any time within minutes through 24/7 kiosks. The…
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Iraq signs deals with UAE firm to develop three oil, gas fields
Baghdad: Iraq signed three contracts with the United Arab Emirates’ Crescent Petroleum to develop three oil and gas fields in the eastern and southern regions of the country, the Iraqi Oil Ministry…
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Hyderabad-based firm takes part in world’s largest startup event
Hyderabad: A Hyderabad-based startup, BioReform Pvt Ltd, is showcasing its eco-friendly GreenyBags at this year’s Expand North Star, the world’s largest startup show. Expand North Star, hosted by the Dubai Chamber of…
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SBA, EPA withdraw from Frankfurt Book Fair after award for Palestinian author cancelled
The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) and the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) on Saturday decided to withdraw from the Frankfurt Book Fair, scheduled to be held from October 18 to 22 at the Frankfurt…
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UAE allocates USD 200M to boost growth in low-income countries
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has announced it will participate in funding the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT), allocating US$200 million (AED735 million), within its efforts to expand concessional financing for low-income…
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UAE opens mobile hospital in earthquake-hit Afghanistan
Abu Dhabi: In implementation of directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Joint Command Operations of the Ministry of Defence announced the launch of a humanitarian operation in Herat area…
