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Watch: Burj Khalifa lights up for Olympic Day
Burj Khalifa in Dubai was emblazoned with the Olympic Games logo and the colours of its five rings to coincide with the celebration of the International Olympic Day on Sunday, June 23.…
- Entertainment
Munawar Faruqui, Mehzabeen’s video from Dubai goes viral
Mumbai: Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui recently got married for the second time with Mumbai-based makeup artist Mehzabeen Coatwala. The couple had a private nikah ceremony attended only by close family members. While…
- Delhi
Delhi airport bomb scare: 13-year-old boy apprehended, sent email ‘just for fun’
New Delhi: A 13-year-old boy was apprehended for allegedly sending an email to the Delhi Airport falsely claiming that a bomb had been planted in the Dubai-bound flight, police said on Sunday.…
- Middle East
81% of Dubai students attend private schools rated ‘good’ or higher
Dubai: In another demonstration of the continuous improvement in the quality of education, 81 percent of Dubai students now attend private schools rated Good or higher compared to 77 percent during last…
- Middle East
Dubai police confiscates 4,474 scooters, bicycles in H1 2024
Dubai: Major General Abdullah Ali Al Ghaithi, Assistant Commandant for Operations Affairs at Dubai Police, emphasised the force’s commitment to raising traffic awareness and promoting a culture of safety among road users…
- Middle East
Gold prices go up in Dubai: Know rates here
Abu Dhabi: The gold prices at the opening of the markets in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday morning, June 20, rose by Dirham 1.75 (Rs 39.25) per gram. The Dubai Jewellery…
- Middle East
Dubai crowned world’s most picturesque city at night
In a remarkable achievement, the United Arab Emirates’ most populous city Dubai has accomplished a stunning feat by taking the top rank as the world’s most picturesque city to explore after dark,…
- India
Bomb hoax leads to checking of Dubai-bound plane at IGI
New Delhi: A Dubai-bound plane which was to take from Delhi received a bomb threat via email on Tuesday, authorities said. “On Monday, at 9.35 am an email was received in DIAL…
- Middle East
Dubai-based Indian expats win Rs 8 crore, BMW car in DDF draw
A 49-year-old Indian expat in Dubai has hit the jackpot after buying Dubai Duty-Free raffle tickets for 27 years. The man named Mohamed Mohamedbatcha bagged one million USD (Rs 8,33,61,400) in the latest…
- Middle East
Dubai to soon train teachers in Artificial Intelligence
Dubai plans to soon have teachers trained in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, announced on Wednesday, June 12. In…
- Middle East
UAE cuts work, residency visa process from 30 to five days
In a significant move, the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) on Tuesday, June 11, announced the launch of the second phase of the “Work Bundle” for companies across the…
- Middle East
Eid Al Adha 2024: Dubai announces holidays for private schools
Dubai: All private schools, universities, and nurseries in Dubai will have a four-day holiday to mark Eid Al Adha 1445 AH-2024. In an X post on Sunday, June 9, the Knowledge and…
- Middle East
UAE to open 6,000 rest stations for delivery riders
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced that 6,000 rest stations will be provided for delivery riders across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the midday break,…
- Middle East
Eid Al Adha 2024: Sheikh Hamdan orders early payment of salaries
Dubai: Ahead of Eid Al Adha 2024, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, the Crown Prince of Dubai, has directed the early disbursement of June salaries for Dubai government employees The salaries are scheduled…
- Middle East
India’s Atiqa Mir finishes third overall in DAMC Championship 2024 UAE
Dubai: Atiqa Mir continued her fine run of impressive performances in the DAMC (Dubai Autodrome Championship) finishing third overall in the championship. She achieved this feat despite missing the fourth round of…
