Indian expat
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UAE visa amnesty: Indian consulate announces measures to help expats
The Consulate General of India (CGI) in Dubai has announced several measures to help Indian expatriates living in Dubai and Northern Emirates to avail the benefit of the visa amnesty program. The…
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Indian expat returns home after heart ailment in Saudi Arabia
Saleem Padinjatti, an Indian national from Malappuram, Kerala, who has been admitted in a hospital in Al Qaseem, Saudi Arabia, with severe heart ailment, repatriated to India on a stretcher on Friday,…
- Middle East
Indian expats top Kuwait’s private sector workforce in 1st half of 2024
The employed individuals in the private sector in Kuwait make up 44 percent of the overall population, with Indian expatriates being the largest group at 24.2 percent. According to the latest statistical…
- India
UAE travel group launches low-cost airline for Indian expats
Kerala-based travel service operator Alhind Group with a strong presence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to launch its airline, aiming to provide economical air travel options for residents. The…
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Indian expat suffers stroke in Saudi Arabia, repatriated
An Indian national identified as Jahir Yaqub from Tamil Nadu was recently admitted to Suai Arabia’s Al Ahsa hospital due to an acute stroke. The situation was critical, prompting the Indian Embassy…
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Dubai Duty Free draw: Indian expat woman wins Rs 8 crore
A Dubai-based Indian expatriate woman won a staggering one million dollars (Rs 8,37,09,550) on Wednesday, July 24, in the Dubai Duty-Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw. The winner, Vidhi Gurnani, became a one million…
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Indian embassy in Kuwait rescues Andhra man cheated by agent
Human resource development minister Nara Lokesh said on Monday, July 15 that the Indian Embassy in Kuwait has come to the rescue of a distressed man from Andhra Pradesh who was stranded…
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Indian man saves daughter in UAE’s 1st paediatric liver transplant
A 40-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian father, Imran Khan, who lost his first daughter to a rare liver condition, has donated his liver to save the life of his second daughter,…
- India
Kuwait: 3 Indians detained in Mangaf fire released on bail
Kuwait: In connection with the Al-Mangaf building fire case, the detention renewal judge ordered on Wednesday, July 10, to release a Kuwaiti national, three Indians, and four Egyptians on bail of Dinars…
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Dubai-based Indian businessman Ram Buxani passes away
A prominent Indian businessman and philanthropist based in Dubai, Dr Ram Buxani, passed away on Sunday night, July 7. He was 83. Buxani died following an incident at his home around 1…
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Indian expat sets world record for fastest crossing of Qatar on foot
Doha: A Qatar-based Indian expatriate has set a new Guinness World Record (GWR) for the “fastest crossing of Qatar on foot by male.” Ashutosh Prakash, a licensed aircraft technician, accomplished this feat…
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UAE: Andhra electrician wins Rs 2 crore in National Bonds draw
A 46-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate from Gollapalli village in Andhra Pradesh won a staggering Dirham one million (Rs 2,27,54,614) in the latest National Bonds draw. The winner, Nagendram Borugadda,…
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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…
- India
Kuwait identifies 45 Indian, 3 Filipino bodies; vows prompt probe into fire incident
Kuwait on Thursday said authorities have identified the bodies of 45 Indians and three Filipino nationals killed in the tragic fire incident in a building housing foreign workers as the Gulf Kingdom…
- India
Renowned Indian social worker Ashraf Thamarassery honoured with UAE golden visa
A renowned United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian social worker, Ashraf Thamarassery, is the latest recipient to be honored with a UAE golden visa. Fourty-nine-year-old Ashraf was handed over the visa by Ajman…
