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UAE eases COVID-related restrictions, mask not mandatory
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday announced the easing of restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the option to wear a mask and abolish the distance between worshipers,…
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UAE calls for return of three islands occupied by Iran
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of State for International Cooperation, Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy, called on Iran to end the occupation of the three Emirati islands, the Emirates News…
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Win Etihad flight tickets with Abu Dhabi’s ‘1B steps challenge’
Abu Dhabi: The capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Abu Dhabi, has launched a one billion steps challenge that aims to encourage the public to walk one billion steps, collectively,…
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Dubai: Apple CEO Tim Cook sends email to Indian girl who developed iOS app
Abu Dhabi: A 9-year-old Dubai-based Indian girl who developed an iOS app receives appreciation from Apple CEO Tim Cook for her achievement at such a young age. Hana Muhammad Rafeeq had initially…
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Dubai: Residents given 2-week deadline to register all cohabitants
Abu Dhabi: The Dubai Land Department has given residents two weeks to register cohabitants in private and shared apartments and villas. All owners, tenants, developers and property management companies must register co-occupants…
- India
Court warns Vadra to remain careful in future, accepts explanation for stopover at UAE
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Saturday discharged a show-cause notice issued to Robert Vadra for allegedly violating terms and conditions while travelling to the UK via Dubai but warned him to…
- Middle East
UAE: Rs 4 lakhs fine, 2 years jail for keeping lost property
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Public Prosecution announced the imposition of a fine of up to 20,000 Dirhams (Rs 4,42,435) and 2 years jail for those keeping lost property. According…
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UAE bizman Khalaf Al Habtoor donates free bread vending machines
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) businessman, Khalaf bin Ahmed Al Habtoor has supported the “Bread for All” initiative and donated several vending machines for the effort, the Emirates News Agency (WAM)…
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Dubai: 31-yr-old Nepalese car washer wins Rs 22 crore lottery
Abu Dhabi: A 31-year-old Dubai-based Nepalese won the grand prize of Dirhams 10 million (Rs 22,05,65,790) in the 94th Mahzooz weekly draw in Dubai. The winner of the draw Bharat— matched five…
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Abu Dhabi bank allows withdrawal of 50% salary in advance
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), one of the Emirate’s leading Islamic financial institutions, has launched a new feature that allows customers to withdraw up to 50 per cent of salary…
- India
IndiGo starts direct flights between Mumbai and Ras Al-Khaimah
New Delhi: IndiGo, India’s leading carrier, has started new daily direct flights between Mumbai and Ras Al-Khaimah (United Arab Emirates) from Thursday. Ras Al-Khaimah is the 100th overall destination and 11th in…
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Sharjah International Book Fair 2022 to kick off in November
Abu Dhabi: The 41st session of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) will kick off this year on November 2, under the theme ‘Spread the Word’. The 41st session of SIBF will…
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Watch: 80-yr-old Indian woman turns UAE influencer ‘into shawarma’
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) influencer Khalid Al Ameri recently visited the southern state of Kerala, India, and posted a video of him doing a mock battle against an 80-year-old Indian…
- Technology
Dubai: GITEX Global 2022 to kick off in October
Abu Dhabi: GITEX Global, the region’s largest technology event and one of the most prominent in the world, will be held at the Dubai World Trade Center from October 10 to 14,…
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UAE: Indian expat wins Rs 2 cr lottery after sending home Rs 50,000
Abu Dhabi: An United Arab Emirates (UAE) based Indian expatriate won a grand prize of 1 million Dirham (Rs 2,17,61,410) in Al Ansari Exchange’s annual summer promotion. The winner Sajad Ali Batt…
