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UAE: Newborns including Indians make Eid Al Etihad extra special
At the stroke of midnight on Monday, December 2, some families in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital Abu Dhabi welcomed newborns on the occasion of the country’s 53rd National Day, also known as…
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UAE, Saudi leaders hold talks amid escalating Syrian conflict
Abu Dhabi: President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with visiting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss strategies to prevent further crises…
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Saudi Crown Prince arrives in UAE on private visit
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday, December 1, on a private visit, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. He…
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Ring in 2025 with a Rs 69 cr jackpot win in the Big Ticket Draw
Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket, the largest and longest-running raffle draw in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, has announced a staggering Dirham 30 million (Rs 69,06,98,400) grand prize up for grabs during…
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Eid Al Etihad: 4 Emirates announce 50 pc off on traffic fines
Motorists in four emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can now avail a 50 percent discount on traffic fines as part of special initiatives marking the country’s 53rd National Day, also…
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Dubai: Up to Rs 11L fine for vehicle violations during Eid Al Etihad celebrations
Dubai Police have imposed a fine of up to Dirham 50,000 (Rs 11,51,164) to release impounded vehicles involved in violations during the UAE’s 53rd National Day, also known as Eid Al Etihad,…
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Syrian President holds separate phone talks with UAE President, Iraqi PM
Damascus: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad held separate phone talks with leaders from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Iraq on recent developments in Syria, counterterrorism cooperation, and various regional issues. According to…
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Eid Al Etihad: Free 53GB data announced for e&, du users
United Arab Emirates (UAE) telecom operators e& and Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) are offering free 53GB local data for some of its users to mark the country’s 53rd National Day, also…
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Heineken to open Gulf’s first large-scale brewery in Dubai
In a landmark development, Dutch brewer Heineken joint venture is set to open the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC’s) first large-scale brewery in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Sirocco, a Heineken-Maritime and Mercantile International…
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Dubai-based Indian woman scammed while ordering viral Fix chocolate online
Nowadays, online ordering has become a routine, but if precautions aren’t taken, you can just wind up getting cheated out of loads of money, as phishing scams are on the rise these days on social…
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3-day super sale in Dubai begins: Up to 90 pc discount
Dubai: The much-anticipated three-day super sale across malls and shopping centres in Dubai began on Friday, November 29. The sale, organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), offers residents and visitors…
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Driving licenses issued in UAE, Texas can now be swapped
Motorists in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the US state of Texas will now be able to swap licenses without undergoing knowledge or road tests. This comes after a memorandum of…
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Burj Khalifa gets light show makeover for 15th anniversary
Dubai: Emaar Properties has announced the completion of a revolutionary facade lighting upgrade for Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest edifice in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Burj Khalifa has been equipped…
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Eid Al Etihad: Dubai announces free parking, metro hours
Dubai: The Road and Transport Authority in Dubai on Friday, November 29, announced free public parking and extension of Dubai Metro’s operating hours for UAE’s 53rd National Day, also known as Eid Al…
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UAE mandates police character certificates for work visa of Pakistanis
The Bureau of Immigration in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has imposed stricter conditions for Pakistani citizens entering the country and seeking employment. Applicants will now be required to obtain a police…
