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Flydubai suspends flights to 2 Russian cities after Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash
Flydubai, a United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based budget airline, has suspended flights from Dubai to two Russian cities—Sochi and Mineralnye Vody—starting December 28 to January 5, 2025, because of security concerns. The announcement…
- Middle East
Dubai busts 2 major money laundering networks worth Rs 1493 cr
Dubai authorities have successfully foiled two major international crime networks involved in money-laundering operations worth Dirham 641 million (Rs 14,93,11,27,090). First operation The Dubai Public Prosecution referred an Emirati national, 21 British…
- Middle East
Ain Dubai, world’s largest, tallest observation wheel, reopens after 2 yrs
The world’s largest and tallest observation wheel—‘Ain Dubai’ (Dubai Eye)—on Thursday, December 26, officially reopened its doors to the public. Located on Bluewaters Island, the Ain Dubai had a soft launch reopening…
- Middle East
UAE: 13-year-old Indian expat boy’s vision saved after rare cricket ball injury
A 13-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expat boy’s vision was recently saved after he sustained a severe eye injury while playing cricket in Dubai. The boy, an 8th grade student, was…
- Middle East
UAE to mandate premarital genetic testing
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday, December 25, announced that genetic testing will be mandatory for all Emirati couples as part…
- Middle East
Dubai’s Kunafa chocolate bar craze goes global: Find it in Hyderabad!
In the ever-evolving pace of innovation and acceptance for tastebud enthusiasts, trends frequently come and go before another recipe is created. And, with social media, the cycle of change appears to be accelerating. However,…
- Middle East
Dubai closes major roads for New Year’s Eve celebration; timings announced
Dubai is gearing up for an epic New Year’s Eve celebration with comprehensive traffic management to enhance and ensure safety. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has released its plans for road…
- Middle East
India tops Dubai Chamber business registrations in 2024
A recent analysis report has revealed that Indian investors continued to top the list of new non-Emirati companies joining the chamber during the first nine months of 2024, with 12,142 new companies,…
- Middle East
Dubai to welcome New Year with fireworks across 36 iconic locations
Dubai is gearing up to ring in the New Year with a dazzling spectacle, announcing fireworks shows at 36 different locations across the city. The city guarantees a thrilling night of experience,…
- Middle East
Dubai: 12-hour mega sale to kick off, up to 90 pc off
Dubai is set to host a highly anticipated 12-hour mega sale across Majid Al Futtaim malls on Thursday, December 26, with up to 90 percent discounts on major brands. As part of…
- Middle East
Dubai Crown Prince to provide prosthetic limbs for Palestinian boy
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, has pledged to provide prosthetic limbs for a Palestinian boy Mohammad Saeed Shaaban. Seven-year-old Saeed lost both…
- Telangana
Gulf worker from Nirmal sustains head injuries in Dubai while on duty
Hyderabad: Shaikh Raheemuddin (49), a native of Muktapur village of Nirmal rural mandal, had received serious head injuries after falling from the second floor of an under-construction building in Dubai two months…
- Middle East
Sheikh Mohammed launches new entity to preserve legacy of Dubai’s rulers
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Friday, December 20, announced the establishment of the Al Maktoum Archives to preserve the…
- Middle East
Varun Dhawan to promote ‘Baby John’ at Dubai’s Global Village
Dubai: Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan is all set to meet fans at the Global Village in Dubai on Saturday, December 21, to promote his much-anticipated action film Baby John, out in cinemas on Wednesday, December 25.…
- Middle East
Dubai: Global Village to ring in New Year 2025 seven times
Dubai’s popular family-friendly destination, Global Village, will ring in New Year 2025 not once, but seven times with seven fireworks shows on Tuesday, December 31. The destination will celebrate New Year with…
