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UAE: Indian expat turns crorepati overnight, wins Rs 57 cr in Big Ticket draw
While dozens of people have been trying for years to win the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi jackpot, a 32-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate won a staggering Dirham 25 million (Rs…
- Middle East
UAE: Newborns including Indians make Eid Al Etihad extra special
At the stroke of midnight on Monday, December 2, some families in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital Abu Dhabi welcomed newborns on the occasion of the country’s 53rd National Day, also known as…
- Middle East
Ring in 2025 with a Rs 69 cr jackpot win in the Big Ticket Draw
Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket, the largest and longest-running raffle draw in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, has announced a staggering Dirham 30 million (Rs 69,06,98,400) grand prize up for grabs during…
- Middle East
UAE mandates police character certificates for work visa of Pakistanis
The Bureau of Immigration in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has imposed stricter conditions for Pakistani citizens entering the country and seeking employment. Applicants will now be required to obtain a police…
- Middle East
Watch: Etihad reveals Chennai Super Kings-themed aircraft
Abu Dhabi-based carrier Etihad Airways has revealed a special new aircraft featuring the colours and branding of its Indian Premier League (IPL) team partner Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The aircraft’s first flight…
- Middle East
UAE leaders pardon over 5,500 prisoners ahead of Eid Al Etihad
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders on Wednesday, November 27, pardoned more than 5,500 prisoners ahead of the 53rd National Day, also known as Eid Al Etihad. This humanitarian gesture will give inmates…
- Middle East
BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi named ‘best cultural project’
The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu temple (mandir) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital Abu Dhabi has been awarded the Best Cultural Project of UAE and Middle East and…
- Middle East
LuLu starts trading on ADX following Rs 14K crore IPO
United Arab Emirates (UAE) retail giant LuLu Retail successfully commenced trading on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) on Thursday, November 14, following its Initial Public Offering (IPO) and trading under the ticker “LuLu”. The IPO raised…
- Middle East
UAE: Indian expats warned against social media job scams
Abu Dhabi: Indian expatriates in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been warned about social media job scams.y and cyber frauds.. Taking to X, the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has issued…
- Middle East
UAE visa amnesty: Indian woman ready to fly home after 28 years
A 66-year-old Indian woman, hailing from Andhra Pradesh, is set to fly home after 28 years thanks to the UAE’s visa amnesty initiative. Gudala Baby, who worked as a housemaid and did menial…
- Middle East
Grammy-winner Michael Buble to perform in Abu Dhabi
Michael Buble, a five-time Grammy winner, is all set to perform in Abu Dhabi for the first time on January 16, 2025. Canadian singer-songwriter will perform on Saadiyat Island during the second…
- Middle East
LuLu IPO becomes UAE’s largest in 2024, raises Rs 14K crore
United Arab Emirates (UAE) retail giant LuLu Retail has raised Dirham 6.32 billion (Rs 1,45,01,17,68,000) through its initial public offering (IPO), making it the country’s largest listing of 2024 to date. The announcement…
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UAE: RTA launches taxi-sharing service between Dubai-Abu Dhabi
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Monday, November 4, launched a taxi-sharing pilot service, enabling passengers to share rides between Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai and Al Wahda Mall in Abu…
- Offbeat
UAE: Big Ticket draw announces this year’s biggest grand prize of Rs 57 cr
Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket, the largest and longest-running raffle draw in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, has announced the year’s biggest guaranteed grand prize of Dirham 25 million (Rs 57,23,31,500) for…
- Middle East
UAE leaders extend Deepawali wishes in Hindi
On the occasion of Deepawali, the Indian festival of lights, on Thursday, October 31, United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders have expressed their best wishes to everyone celebrating in the country and across…
