United Arab Emirates
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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…
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Video: Exhausted man rescued from UAE’s Fujairah mountains
The National Search and Rescue Centre (NSRC) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) rescued a man who got stuck and stranded in the mountains of Fujairah. He was found in a severe…
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Coke Studio Live Dubai concert: Date, venue & other details
After the tremendous success of the 2022 show in Dubai, the much-loved music platform Coke Studio Pakistan is once again bringing the Coke Studio Live concert. The Coke Studio artists will grace the…
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Tram-like electric bus launched in Abu Dhabi; here are details
Abu Dhabi: In a significant move aimed at modernizing the transportation system in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a new tram-like electric bus has rolled out in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Media…
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After US, UAE ranks second in hosting wealthy Indians globally
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become the second-largest home for wealthy non-resident Indians (NRI’s) globally, with up to 20 Indian-origin businessmen residing in the country. The findings were revealed in the…
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UAE sends urgent relief aid for Afghanistan earthquake victims
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has dispatched urgent relief aid to Afghanistan to help those affected by the earthquake that struck Herat Province, western Afghanistan, and resulted in thousands of deaths…
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Travel from UAE to Oman by bus at just Dh 50 — check details
Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority (RAKTA) recently announced the launch of a new bus route from Ras Al Khaimah, UAE and Musandam, Oman, starting Friday, October 6. Taking to social media, RAKTA…
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RTA begins trial run of driverless taxis in Dubai
Abu Dhabi: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has started supervised testing of Chevrolet Bolt-based driverless vehicles in Jumeirah 1. The testing comes after US self-driving tech company Cruise was…
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Dubai Shopping Festival 2023: Here’s what to expect
Abu Dhabi: Shopping is a satisfying experience, and there is no better place to shop than Dubai which hosts the world’s biggest shopping festival. The much-anticipated Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), is all…
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Six UAE-based Indian entrepreneurs enter Forbes list of India’s richest 100
Six United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian entrepreneurs have featured in the prestigious 2023 Forbes list of India’s 100 richest. The six are M A Yusuffali, Renuka Jagtiani, Joy Alukkas, Dr Shamsheer Vayalil,…
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Dubai: Andhra IT engineer takes over Rs 8 cr home in DDF draw
A 45-year-old Sharjah-based Andhra Pradesh man won the grand prize of one million dollars (Rs 8,31,43,550) on Wednesday, October 11, in the Dubai Duty-Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire promotion held at Dubai International…
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UAE: Chef, govt employee, IT professional win Rs 22L each in Mahzooz draw
A United Arab Emirates (UAE) national, an Egyptian, and a Filipino expat won a guaranteed raffle prize of 100,000 dirham (Rs 22,63,086) each in the recent Mahzooz prize restructure. The winners —…
