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UAE’s Mahzooz draw announces new prize structure, 90K winners every week
Abu Dhabi: Mahzooz, the United Arab Emirates’ leading weekly draw, which has consistently awarded huge prizes has announced a new prize structure. The new prize structure is expected to bring numerous participants’…
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Etihad Airways wins 3rd consecutive 5-star rating at APEX Awards
Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has been rated as a Five-Star Global Airline by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) for the third consecutive year. The rating recognises the airline’s excellence at the…
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Long queues at Apple store in Dubai Mall as iPhone 15 sales begin
Abu Dhabi: Hundreds of people queued in front of Apple store in Dubai Mall to be the first to buy the much-awaited iPhone 15 series as it officially initiated the sale on…
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India, US, UAE, Israel launch I2U2 private enterprise partnership
United Nations: India and its I2U2 partners have launched an initiative to mobilise private sector capital and expertise to increase their potential in key areas of development. The US on Thursday signed…
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Looking for job in aviation sector? Emirates is hiring; check details here
Ever thought about starting a career in the aviation sector? Then there’s an opportunity for you. Dubai-based Emirates Airlines has launched a major recruitment drive to hire experienced pilots for its A380 service. The…
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Dubai set to open world’s first floating mosque
Abu Dhabi: In a bid to boost religious tourism in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Dubai plans to open a first floating mosque in the world at the Dubai Water Canal next…
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Mamata Banerjee to meet Lulu Group officials in Dubai
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will hold a meeting with senior officials of the Emirati-based multinational conglomerate the Lulu Group in Dubai on September 22, a senior state government official…
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UAE bans import on fresh meat from Pakistan
Karachi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has imposed a ban on fresh meat imports from Pakistan via sea route after fungus was found on meat, according to ARY News. A restriction was…
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Emirates Draw: Filipino expat to get Rs 5 lakh every month for 25 years
Abu Dhabi: A 32-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Filipino expat has been crowned as the second grand prize winner of Dirhams 25,000 (Rs 5,64,798) every month for the next 25 years in…
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Saudi Arabia-based Bangladeshi expat becomes overnight millionaire
Riyadh: A 31-year-old Saudi Arabia-based Bangladeshi expatriate has become a millionaire overnight as he won Dirhams one million (Rs 2,26,17,910) in the latest Mahzooz draw. The winner MD Shahin— matched five out…
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Dubai Airport rated most-connected in Middle East, Asia-Pacific
Abu Dhabi: Dubai International (DXB) topped the Airport Connectivity rankings for the Asia-Pacific and Middle East region, as announced by the Airports Council International Asia-Pacific and Middle East (ACI APAC & MID)…
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UAE: Gold prices in Dubai drop ahead of Fed rate decision
Abu Dhabi: Gold prices dropped at the opening of the markets in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday morning, September 20, ahead of a much-anticipated rate decision by the US Federal…
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Holiday for Prophet Muhammad’s birthday: 4 countries announce long weekend
The four Gulf countries have announced a paid holiday for all public and private sector workers to mark Prophet Muhammad’s birthday. Bahrain is expected to have holiday on Wednesday, September 27. Kuwait…
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Antony Blinken congratulates Saudi, Emirati partners on new economic corridor
New York: US State Secretary Antony Blinken on Tuesday congratulated Saudi, Emirati partners on the finalization of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor. “I just want to congratulate both our Saudi and Emirati…
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Dubai’s Nakheel launches first Palm Jebel Ali villas for sale
Abu Dhabi: Dubai-based real estate developer Nakheel on Monday, September 18, announced the launch of the first villas that are available to purchase on the Palm Jebel Ali island. Palm Jebel Ali…
