United Arab Emirates
- Middle East
Kochi: Passenger from UAE held for smuggling gold in underwear
Kochi: The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of the Customs Department in Kochi seized gold hidden in paste form between two layers of undergarments from a passenger identified as Sakeer, who travelling from…
- Middle East
End of summer: Temperatures expected to drop to 21ºC in UAE
Abu Dhabi: After long humid summer days, the weather in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be fair to partly cloudy in general and temperatures are set to decrease gradually on Friday,…
- Middle East
Dubai: The future of transportation? ‘Flying Man’ Sam Rogers tests jet suit
Abu Dhabi: Humans seem to be getting one step closer to flying to their destination as the ‘Flying Man’ successfully tested the Gravity Jet Suit in Dubai, on Wednesday, September 27. ‘Flying…
- Middle East
UAE: 36-yr-old Keralite wins Rs 8.32 cr in Dubai Duty Free draw
Abu Dhabi: A 36-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expat won the grand prize of one million dollars (Rs 8,32,40,550) on Wednesday, September 27, in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw.…
- Middle East
‘Ertugrul’ star Engin Altan Düzyatan to appear in Dubai production
Abu Dhabi: Globally-acclaimed Turkish actor Engin Altan Düzyatan is set to appear in a Dubai production as Turkey is now capitalising on joint productions with other countries. This was disclosed by Engin,…
- Middle East
Gulf residents can soon travel to GCC countries on single visa
Gulf countries are considering the implementation of a single-visa system that would allow residents to travel freely within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The GCC comprises six member states—Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman,…
- Middle East
What is the maximum duration of sick leave in UAE?
Abu Dhabi: If you work in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and have been unwell and unable to work, questions on the maximum duration of sick leave, documents to be submitted and…
- India
India allows export of 75K tonnes non-basmati rice to UAE
New Delhi: India has allowed the export of non-basmati white rice to the tune of 75,000 tonnes to the UAE. Notably, the export of non-basmati white rice was prohibited from July 20…
- Middle East
Jobs in UAE: Tech giant Apple hiring for multiple roles; check details
Abu Dhabi: United States (US) technology giant Apple on Monday, September 25, announced new vacancies for its retail operations at stores located across the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Recruiting will be held in…
- Middle East
COP28 summit in Dubai: Hotels getting ready for surge in demand
Hotels in Dubai are preparing for a surge in demand as the UN climate conference COP28 approaches, with some already fully booked. The COP28 summit is scheduled to take place at Expo…
- Middle East
Dubai: ‘Loud bang’ heard as massive fire breaks out in residential building
A massive fire that broke out in a residential building in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Dubai city on Monday morning, September 25, has been put out. The incident took place in Elite…
- Middle East
UAE unemployment insurance: Apply before October 1 or face fines
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced an unemployment insurance scheme for all employees in the country. The scheme is mandatory and those who have not signed up before the Sunday, October…
- Middle East
Sheikh Mohammed seeks applications for post of youth minister
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has invited applications from the Emirati men and women for the post of…
- Middle East
UAE to create 20,000 jobs in agriculture in the next 5 years
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) aims to increase food and agriculture’s economic contribution by 10 billion dollars (Rs 8,31,05,00,00,000) and create 20,000 jobs within the next five years, its Minister of Economy…
- Middle East
Watch: Burj Khalifa lights up in green for Saudi Arabia’s National Day
Abu Dhabi: Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest edifice, was emblazoned with the colours of the Saudi flag — white and green — to celebrate the country’s 93rd National Day on Saturday, September…
