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Garba at the top: Indian tourists face backlash for dancing on Burj Khalifa
Dubai: A group of Indian tourists has faced online backlash after a video showed them performing Garba on the viewing deck of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa. The dance, set to the hit Bollywood…
- Hyderabad
Dubai returnee attacked by wife’s lover in Asifnagar
Hyderabad: A man was allegedly attacked by his wife’s alleged lover in the Feelkhana area on Monday night, June 16. The victim has been identified as Sheikh Osama, who works in Dubai,…
- Hyderabad
6 Dubai desserts trending in Hyderabad: Best places to try
From Kunafa Chocolate bars to cocoa-dusted tiramisu and pistachio-drizzled everything, Dubai has slowly but surely become the world’s dessert capital, one treat at a time. With its diverse population and an appetite…
- Middle East
Dubai to roll out self-driving taxi trials with Uber, WeRide this year
Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Sunday, June 15, a new agreement with with Uber Technologies, Inc. and WeRide, a global autonomous driving leader, to launch self-driving vehicles in…
- Middle East
Massive fire breaks out in 67-storey skyscraper in Dubai Marina; 3,820 evacuated
Dubai: A massive fire broke out at a 67-storey residential tower in Dubai Marina on Friday night, June 13, prompting the evacuation of 3,820 residents from 764 apartments. No injuries were reported.…
- Middle East
Saudi skies witness rare ‘Strawberry Moon’ for the first time in 18 years
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders Region witnessed a rare celestial spectacle on Wednesday evening, June 11, with the rise of the full moon of Dhul-Hijjah, commonly referred to as…
- Middle East
Watch: Indian expat in Dubai gets airport-entry stamp 60 years after landing
Dubai: In a poignant tribute, 90-year-old Indian expatriate Haji N Jamaluddin has been awarded a commemorative airport-entry stamp— 60 years after first setting foot in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Jamaluddin, a…
- Middle East
Sheikh Mohammed lays foundation stone for Dubai Metro Blue Line’s first station – to be world’s highest
Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has laid the foundation stone for the first station of the Dubai Metro Blue Line, a major…
- Middle East
Telangana man stranded in Dubai after sub-agent scam; family seeks govt help
A 42-year-old man from Telangana has been stranded in Dubai for over seven months after being misled by a sub-agent who falsely promised him a job in Iraq. His family is now…
- Middle East
Indian expat dies during scuba diving in Dubai
Dubai: In a tragic incident during the Eid Al Adha holidays, a United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate has died while scuba diving at Jumeirah Beach in Dubai. The deceased has been…
- Middle East
Influencer’s viral video on Dubai Mall dress code gains praise from Sheikh Hamdan
Dubai: A viral video of Dubai-based content creator Jacquelyn May promoting modest dressing at Dubai Mall has attracted millions of views and likes — including one from Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin…
- Middle East
Sweeten your Eid getaway: Emirates offers free ice cream at Dubai airport
As Dubai departure numbers rise in the approach to the Eid Al Adha holiday, Emirates is adding a sweet touch to passengers’ journeys by offering complimentary ice cream at Dubai International Airport…
- Middle East
Gold prices in Dubai go up ahead of Eid Al Adha
Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), rose by Dirham 3 (Rs 69.74) per gram at the opening of the markets on Monday, June 2, ahead of the Eid Al…
- Hyderabad
Pregnant woman returns to Hyderabad after Pakistani husband abandons her
Hyderabad: A 22-year-old pregnant woman from Hyderabad who was allegedly cheated by her Pakistani husband returned to the city after an ordeal in the Middle East. The woman is a resident of…
- Offbeat
Dubai woman orders essentials from Temu, gets stickers
An Indian expat in Dubai ordered essentials from an app. However when she received it, things turned hilarious. Temu is an app where an online marketplace connecting consumers with manufacturers, often offers…