United Arab Emirates
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UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi honoured as ‘Personality of the Year’
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, who created history by spending six months at the International Space Station (ISS), was honoured with the ‘Personality of the Year’ award…
- Middle East
Apple fans from India, Pak throng Dubai to pre-book iPhone 15
Abu Dhabi: Shortly after the launch of Apple’s iPhone 15 models, tech lovers from different countries are arriving in Dubai to get their hands on the latest phone. In the United Arab…
- Middle East
Amid reports of health safety issues with iPhone 12, UAE issues statement
Abu Dhabi: The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday, September 15, issued a statement confirming that mobile phones in the country are safe…
- Middle East
Dubai to build 55 new parks in coming months
Abu Dhabi: Dubai has announced the plan to build 55 new family parks and squares in the coming months to raise the standard of living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). All…
- Middle East
UAE: Here’s how you can use BOTIM to subscribe for unemployment insurance scheme
Abu Dhabi: Employees in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who have not yet registered for the unemployment insurance scheme can now use the BOTIM application to subscribe to it. Employees working in…
- Mumbai
Dubai flight diverted after aircraft skids off runway at Mumbai airport
Mumbai: Multiple flights were diverted on Thursday after a VSR Ventures Learjet 45 aircraft VT-DBL on a flight from Visakhapatnam to Mumbai was involved in runway excursion (veer off) while landing on…
- Middle East
UAE: Louis Philippe launches its first store in Middle East
Louis Philippe, India’s leading premium menswear brand from the Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL), has launched its first-ever Middle East store in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The new store at…
- Middle East
New 1.4km bridge to connect Bur Dubai to Dubai Islands by 2026
A new 1.4km bridge that will connect Bur Dubai to Dubai Islands is scheduled to be completed by 2026, the Road and Transport Authority of the country (RTA) announced on Wednesday, September 13. The bridge is…
- Middle East
Dubai Police sets new world record with forensic results in less than 24 hrs
Abu Dhabi: The Dubai Police’s forensic entomology project team at the Genome Centre has achieved a significant milestone by reducing the time required for obtaining critical forensic results to less than 24…
- Middle East
Five UAE relief planes arrive in Libya as part of air bridge
Benghazi: Five Emirati planes arrived at Benina Airport in Benghazi city in Libya, carrying three rescue teams, urgent relief and medical aid, as part of the air bridge launched by the UAE…
- Middle East
META Film Fest returns to Dubai in November
Dubai: META Film Fest, the star-studded, four-day international motion picture gala, will return to Dubai for its second edition from 9th to 12th November, 2023. The annual festival, which showcases the best…
- Middle East
UAE astronomer: Six months to Ramzan 2024, likely to begin on this date
Abu Dhabi: There are just six months to go until the start of the month of Ramzan 1445 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or “in the year of the Hijra”) -2024, according to…
- Middle East
Watch: UAE landmarks light up in solidarity with flood-hit Libya
Abu Dhabi: The iconic landmarks in United Arab Emirates (UAE) lit up in solidarity with Libya on Wednesday night, September 13, after the deadly floods caused by Storm Daniel killed more than 5,000 people.…
- India
Indian expat takes over Rs 8 cr home in Dubai Duty Free draw
Abu Dhabi: A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expat won the grand prize of one million dollars (Rs 8,32,27,500) on Wednesday, September 13, in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw. The…
- Middle East
UAE ‘spontaneous travellers’ can get discounts on int’l flights at Rs 1,761
Abu Dhabi: Travellers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can get discounts on international flights and fly for a cost as little as Dirham 78 (Rs 1,761) if they are prepared to…
