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9-year-old Indian-origin boy scales Europe’s highest peak
Abu Dhabi: A 9-year-old Dubai-based Indian-origin mountain climber has achieved a remarkable feat by scaling Russia’s Mount Elbrus, which is Europe’s highest peak. Ayaan Saboor Mendon, who hails from the Indian city…
- Middle East
Sharjah announces decision to regulate Islamic establishments, activities
Abu Dhabi: The Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) has issued a decision regarding the organisation of Islamic establishments and activities in the emirate, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. The decision apply to…
- Middle East
Dubai Airport expects 3.3 million passengers in 13 days
Abu Dhabi: Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world’s busiest for international travel, on Wednesday, August 16, issued a travel alert for passengers travelling in the exceptionally busiest season as UAE residents return from their…
- Middle East
UAE: Indian, Bangladeshi expats wins Rs 8 cr each in DDF draw
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian and Bangladeshi expatriates won the grand prize of one million dollars (Rs 8,32,27,500) on Wednesday, August 16, in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw.…
- Middle East
Internet speed could be three times faster soon in UAE
A prominent United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based telecom operator du has recently announced plans to increase mobile internet speeds by three times as it began deploying multicarrier aggregation technologies within its commercial wireless…
- Middle East
Watch: Burj Khalifa lights up in Indian tricolour on I-Day
Abu Dhabi: Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest edifice, was emblazoned with the colours of the Indian national flag to celebrate the country’s Independence Day on Tuesday, August 15. In a video shared…
- India
UAE astronaut Al Neyadi greets Indians on I-Day from space
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi congratulated Indians on the 77th Independence Day with a photo of the country from the International Space Station (ISS) at an altitude…
- Middle East
Watch: UAE astronaut shares some of his preferred Jiu Jitsu techniques in space
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi has shared a video of him showing some of his Jiu Jitsu techniques in the International Space Station (ISS). Taking to X…
- Middle East
387 held in UAE in 2 year during anti-money laundering operation
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has arrested 387 internationally wanted suspects and seized more than Dirhams 4 billion (Rs 90,66,35,76,320) in the past two years in a major crackdown on…
- India
3 expats win Rs 22.62L each in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw
Abu Dhabi: Two Indian and one Bangladeshi expatriate are among the four winners who bagged the grand prize of Dirhams 100,000 (Rs 22,62,239) each in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly…
- Middle East
UAE: Pakistani motion designer wins Rs 2 lakh in Emirates draw
Abu Dhabi: A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Pakistani expat won the grand prize of Dirhams 10,000 (Rs 2,25,855) in the latest Emirates Draw Mega7. The winner Talal Tariq Khalil— bagged the mega…
- Middle East
Dubai police felicitates resident for reporting reckless driving
Abu Dhabi: The Dubai police’s traffic department on Sunday, August 13, honoured resident Ellie Marie Perrier for reporting reckless driving through the ‘We Are All Police’ programme. Colonel Muhammad Al Qaydi, acting…
- Middle East
UAE golden visa: Can professionals with salary less Dh 30K apply?
Abu Dhabi: If you are a skilled professional and want to apply for United Arab Emirates (UAE) golden visa but do not meet the salary requirement, you can still apply for it.…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi police warn residents of new cyber frauds
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have warned residents against new methods used by fraudsters to dupe victims online. The force on Sunday, August 13, warned of the dangers posed by cybercriminals claiming…
- Middle East
Overstay fines in UAE: Here’s how to pay and avoid them next time
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has standardised the fines for overstaying your visa. Residents, tourists and overstay visitor visa holders will now have…
