United Arab Emirates
- Middle East
Sharjah to extend paid parking hours until midnight from July 1
Sharjah: Sharjah Municipality has announced that paid public parking hours across the emirate will be extended until midnight from July 1, as demand for parking services continues to grow. Under the new…
- Middle East
UAE to launch first passenger train service, tickets now on sale
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will launch its first passenger train service on June 30, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to develop an integrated transport network linking…
- Middle East
Emirates launches free Dubai hotel stay promotion
Dubai: Emirates has announced a limited-time offer providing eligible passengers with a complimentary stay at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai when travelling to the emirate this summer. Under the promotion, travellers…
- Middle East
UAE firms face June 30 deadline to meet Emiratisation goals
Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has reiterated that private sector companies employing 50 or more workers must meet their Emiratisation targets for the first half of…
- Middle East
Telangana worker in Dubai seeks return after stroke, distress
Hyderabad: The family of a Telangana worker employed in Dubai has sought official intervention to bring him back to India after he reportedly suffered a stroke and developed severe mental distress. On…
- Middle East
Indian expat dies of cardiac arrest after badminton game in UAE
Ajman: A 43-year-old Indian expat from Kerala died after collapsing following a badminton session in Ajman, United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to reports by Gulf News and Kerala daily Manorama Online. Anwar…
- Middle East
Air India Express to open bookings for Abu Dhabi debut flight
Mumbai: Air India Group’s low-cost arm Air India Express is set to start international flights from greenfield Navi Mumbai Airport to Abu Dhabi on July 15, with the opening of bookings for…
- Middle East
Indian passport, visa services in UAE to be suspended for 5 days
Abu Dhabi: Indian passport, visa and attestation services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be suspended from June 26 to June 30 as India transitions to a new outsourced provider for…
- Middle East
UAE gives 30-day grace period for visa overstay cases
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has announced a 30-day grace period for individuals previously exempted from visa overstay fines due to regional travel disruptions, allowing them to regularise their status or leave the…
- Middle East
UAE becomes first Arab country to set social media age at 15
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday, June 18, become the first Arab country to introduce a minimum age requirement for social media use after the Cabinet approved a new…
- Middle East
Indian expat dies after collapsing during cricket match in Dubai
Dubai: A 38-year-old Indian expat from Karnataka died after collapsing during a cricket match in Dubai, according to multiple media reports. Mohammed Safwan Shanu, a native of Bhatkal, reportedly lost consciousness while…
- Middle East
Emirates launches travel insurance covering conflict
Dubai: Emirates on Wednesday, June 17, launched a new travel insurance product that includes medical cover for conflict-related incidents, becoming the first airline in the world to offer a Comprehensive Travel Cover…
- Middle East
PM Modi, UAE President discuss West Asia peace at G7 summit
Paris: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday discussed the West Asia situation and underscored the importance of dialogue, diplomacy and respect for international…
- World
Australia eases Middle East travel warnings after US-Iran deal
Canberra: The Australian government on Wednesday, June 17, lowered travel warnings for several Middle Eastern countries, including Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), after the United States and Iran reached a…
- Middle East
Al Hind to take over Indian passport services in UAE from July 1
Abu Dhabi: The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi has confirmed that Al Hind Tours and Travels LLC will become the new outsourced provider for Indian passport, visa and consular services in…
