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- India
After US, UAE ranks second in hosting wealthy Indians globally
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become the second-largest home for wealthy non-resident Indians (NRI’s) globally, with up to 20 Indian-origin businessmen residing in the country. The findings were revealed in the…
- Middle East
RTA begins trial run of driverless taxis in Dubai
Abu Dhabi: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has started supervised testing of Chevrolet Bolt-based driverless vehicles in Jumeirah 1. The testing comes after US self-driving tech company Cruise was…
- Middle East
Dubai Shopping Festival 2023: Here’s what to expect
Abu Dhabi: Shopping is a satisfying experience, and there is no better place to shop than Dubai which hosts the world’s biggest shopping festival. The much-anticipated Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), is all…
- Middle East
30% of UAE’s jewellery, gems from India, says Export Promotion Council
Dubai: The gem and jewellery trade between India and UAE has grown significantly, particularly following the India-UAE CEPA agreement, and about 30 per cent of the total gems and jewellery imported by…
- Middle East
2 held in Port Blair for leaking sensitive defence info to Dubai woman
Port Blair: Two contractual employees of the highly protected Naval Ship Repair Yard (NSRY) here were arrested for allegedly passing sensitive information about the Andaman and Nicobar Command to a Dubai-based woman,…
- Middle East
Dubai: Andhra IT engineer takes over Rs 8 cr home in DDF draw
A 45-year-old Sharjah-based Andhra Pradesh man won the grand prize of one million dollars (Rs 8,31,43,550) on Wednesday, October 11, in the Dubai Duty-Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire promotion held at Dubai International…
- Middle East
UAE: Chef, govt employee, IT professional win Rs 22L each in Mahzooz draw
A United Arab Emirates (UAE) national, an Egyptian, and a Filipino expat won a guaranteed raffle prize of 100,000 dirham (Rs 22,63,086) each in the recent Mahzooz prize restructure. The winners —…
- Middle East
Gold prices in Dubai jump amid Israel-Palestine war
Gold prices in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday afternoon, October 11, jumped by nearly 1.25 dirham per gram amid escalating military conflict between Israeli forces and the Palestinian militant group…
- Pakistan
Nawaz Sharif to reach Pakistan in chartered plane from Dubai on October 21
London: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif will reach Pakistan in a chartered plane from Dubai on October 21, ending his four-year-long self-imposed exile in the UK, according to a media report. The…
- Middle East
Dubai Chambers attracts world’s biggest family business conference
Abu Dhabi: Dubai Chambers has attracted the world’s biggest and most significant family business conference to Dubai, underlining the emirate’s status as a leading destination for prestigious global events. Hosted in partnership…
- Middle East
Dubai launches world’s first 3D printing certification system for construction industry
Abu Dhabi: Dubai Municipality has launched the world’s first system for Certification and conformity marks in the field of 3D printing in the construction industry, which will serve as a proactive measure…
- Entertainment
Sania Mirza at CZN Burak’s luxurious restaurant in Dubai
Hyderabad: Tennis sensation Sania Mirza had a delightful start to the weekend as she treated herself to a lavish dinner at the luxurious restaurant of celebrity chef CZN Burak in Dubai. She…
- Middle East
Expo City Dubai’s Al Wasl Plaza enters Guinness World Records
Abu Dhabi: Expo City Dubai‘s Al Wasl Plaza has been recognised in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s largest interactive immersive dome, spanning 24,038 square metres. Expo City Dubai…
- India
Dubai company offers drone service for medical supplies in Himachal Pradesh
Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh government on Friday said a Dubai-based company has offered to transport without any delivery charge medicines and vaccines to remote areas of the state through drones. The United Parcel…
- Middle East
UAE: Ras Al Khaimah to ban single-use plastic bags from 2024
Abu Dhabi: A ban on the single-use of plastic bags in the city of Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), will come into effect from January 1, 2024. The Law No.…
