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NRI businessman Atlas Ramachandran passes away in Dubai
Thiruvananthapuram: A well-known NRI businessman from Kerala who once ran a chain of jewellery stores in Kerala and abroad, died due to age-related ailments in Dubai, UAE, on Sunday. The demise of…
- Middle East
Indian rupee hits record low against UAE dirham – Is it right time to remit?
New Delhi: The rising prices of crude oil and foreign capital outflow have pushed Indian rupees to a record low of Rs. 22.27 against the UAE dirham. Against the Saudi Riyal, the…
- Middle East
Kashmiri apples make an appearance at UAE supermarkets
Dubai: A UAE-based business conglomerate, which has more than 50 supermarkets in the GCC countries, is showcasing Kashmiri apples in its stores, giving a boost to the export of the superior quality…
- Middle East
Al Wasl Dome come backs to life as Expo City Dubai officially opens
Abu Dhabi: The legacy of Expo 2020 lives on. Expo City Dubai, a new hub for innovation and inspiration, officially opened its door on Saturday, October 1. Expo City Dubai officially opened…
- Middle East
UAE announces public sector holiday for Prophet Muhammad’s birthday
Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources announced on Saturday that October 8, will be a public holiday for public sector employees to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. A…
- Middle East
UAE: Petrol, diesel prices drop for third month in a row
Abu Dhabi: The selling price of petrol and diesel drops across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the month of October 2022 by 38 fils per litre, according to data from the…
- Middle East
GITEX to host world’s first public flight of a flying car X2 in Dubai
Abu Dhabi: GITEX Global, the region’s largest technology event and one of the most prominent in the world, to host the world’s first public flight of a Chinese tech firm, XPENG AEROHT’s…
- Middle East
UAE’s new visa rules for foreigners to come into effect on Oct 3
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) issued new visa rules for residence visas and entry permits, that will come into force on Monday, October 3, 2022. The Federal Authority for Identity,…
- India
UAE: 10-yr-old Indian girl creates record in ‘make and pop a paper banger’
Abu Dhabi: A 10-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE) based Indian girl has been recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records for making and popping a paper banger, three times, in 23.32…
- Middle East
Prophet Muhammad’s birthday: UAE announces paid holiday for private sector
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a paid holiday for all private sector workers on Saturday, October 8 to mark Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday. The holiday was announced by…
- Middle East
UAE-Oman in 47 minutes: New rail network to shorten travel time
Muscat: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sultanate of Oman on Wednesday, signed an agreement to establish a joint company to implement and operate a railway network that will link the two countries…
- Middle East
First-ever Dubai Metaverse Assembly kicks off at Museum of the Future
Abu Dhabi: First-ever Dubai Metaverse Assembly kicked off on Wednesday, September 28 at the Museum of the Future and AREA 2071, Emirates Towers, Dubai. The two-day event supports the vision of Sheikh…
- Middle East
Face masks no longer mandatory at Dubai airports
Abu Dhabi: The wearing of face masks will no longer be mandatory at Dubai airports following the relaxation of COVID-19 safety norms from Wednesday, September 29. The decision comes in the context…
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Oman, UAE to be guest countries at next year’s G20 summit in India: Shringla
Mumbai: India has invited Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as guest countries for the Group of 20 leaders’ summit to be held in New Delhi in September next year, India’s…
- Middle East
In a first, Kerala politician MK Muneer gets UAE’s golden visa
Several Indians have now been granted the United Arab Emirates golden visa for long-term residence opportunities. To add to the list, Kerala politician Dr MK Muneer is the latest to grant the…
