United Arab Emirates
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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…
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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…
- Middle East
Dubai Taxi to offer 24.99% stake in IPO
Abu Dhabi: Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) has announced the launch of its initial public offering (IPO), offering 624,750,000 shares, which represents 24.99 percent of its capital, Dubai Media Office (DMO) reported. The…
- Middle East
Dubai Air Show 2023: Emirates orders 95 Boeing planes worth USD 52M
Abu Dhabi: Dubai’s flagship carrier Emirates on Monday, November 13, placed an order for 95 additional Boeing planes valued at Dollars 52 billion (Dirham 191 billion) at the Dubai Air Show 2023.…
- News
Air force chiefs avoid discussing Gaza during conference in Dubai
Amid Israel’s ongoing military offensive in the Gaza Strip, leaders from the world’s top air forces on Sunday, November 12, avoided discussing the Israel-Hamas war during a conference in Dubai, Associated Press…
- Middle East
Sharjah Police honour boy for saving classmate’s life
Abu Dhabi: Sharjah Police on Sunday, November 12, honoured a boy for saving the life of a classmate who had accidentally swallowed a coin. The incident happened recently when a student at…
- India
UAE: Indian woman showcases 30 kg handwritten Quran at SIBF
Abu Dhabi: A 46-year-old Indian woman has displayed her handwritten Holy Quran in Arabic calligraphy weighing over 30 kgs at the 42nd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF). Jaleena Hussain, who hails from…
