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Watch: Two UAE aid planes arrive in flood-affected Libya
Benghazi: The United Arab Emirates has sent two aid planes carrying 150 tonnes of urgent food, relief and medical supplies to Benina Airport in Libya to support those affected by the devastating…
- Middle East
Mamata Banerjee meets Sri Lanka President at Dubai Airport
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday met Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe at Dubai airport and invited him to the state business summit in November. Mamata Banerjee is on…
- Middle East
Dubai Airport to introduce single biometric for check-in, immigration, boarding
Abu Dhabi: Dubai International Airport (DXB) is working on a project to introduce single biometric for check-in, immigration and boarding the aircraft to facilitate passenger clearance process, local media reported. Speaking during…
- Middle East
Dubai sees surge in issuance of residency permits, golden visas
Abu Dhabi: The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) of Dubai recorded that numbers of residency permits and golden visas issued surged in the first half of 2023, compared to…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi-based LuLu Group to launch IPO in first half of 2024
Abu Dhabi-based leading hypermarket chain and mall operator in the Middle East, LuLu Group International, expects to launch its initial public offering (IPO) in the first half of 2024. Speaking to media on…
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A peek into Dubai’s Marble Palace: The masterpiece worth Rs 1693 cr
Apart from its unique attractions, rich history and safe environment, Dubai is known for its extravagant lifestyle. The homes in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are unmatched in their style, furnishings and…
- Middle East
UAE: Up to Rs 90L fine for violating Commercial Agency Law
In a significant development, the Ministry of Economy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a fine of up to Dirhams 400,000 (Rs 90,36,535) on companies found to be violating the updated…
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Watch: Etihad Airways appoints Katrina Kaif as brand ambassador
Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has appointed Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif as its new brand ambassador. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday, September…
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Lulu Group to set up large shopping mall in Ahmedabad, Chennai
New Delhi: Chairman and Managing Director of LuLu Group International Yusuff Ali on Monday said his group is going to set up two large shopping malls in India – Ahmedabad and Chennai.…
- Middle East
List of upcoming public holidays in UAE to plan a trip in 2023
Abu Dhabi: Many of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents are looking forward to the upcoming public holiday and fortunately, they will not have to wait long for the next one to…
- Middle East
UAE unemployment insurance: No work permit till fines are cleared, says govt
Abu Dhabi: The grace period to subscribe to the unemployment insurance scheme in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is ending soon and employees who fail to meet the September 30 deadline will…
- Middle East
AeroGulf helicopter crashes off Dubai coast, second pilot found dead
Abu Dhabi: The second pilot has been found dead after an AeroGulf helicopter crashed into the sea on Thursday, September 7. The Bell 212 medium helicopter took off from Al Maktoum International…
- Middle East
Watch: UAE landmarks light up in solidarity with quake-hit Morocco
Abu Dhabi: The iconic landmarks in United Arab Emirates (UAE) lit up in solidarity with Morocco on Sunday night, September 10, after devastating earthquake that struck on Friday, September 8. The world’s…
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Ludhiana: Two held with over one kg smuggled gold from Dubai
Ludhiana: Two people have been arrested here for allegedly smuggling gold from Dubai in the form of gold paste, police said on Sunday. Ludhiana Police Commissioner Mandeep Singh Sidhu said they recovered 1.230 kg…
- Middle East
Indian comedian Vir Das brings tour to UAE, Oman and Bahrain; details here
Internationally acclaimed standup comedian and actor Vir Das is set to enthrall audiences in United Arab Emirates (UAE), Oman, and Bahrain as part of his extensive ‘Mind Fool Tour’. The Dubai tour,…
