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Ramzan 2025: UAE pardons over 500 Indian nationals
In a significant gesture of mercy ahead of Ramzan 1446 AH-2025, which began on March 1, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has pardoned over 500 Indian nationals as part of a large-scale…
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Video: Massive fire breaks out on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: A massive fire broke out at a construction site near Yas Waterworld on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)on Friday afternoon, March 28.…
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UAE launches new insurance plan for Indian workers
A new Group Protection Insurance (GPI) plan has been launched in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to provide financial security to Indian blue-collar workers and their families. It is effective from April…
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Prominent Indian doctor from UAE on a visit to Kerala dies in car accident
In a tragic incident, a prominent United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate, Dr Bindu Philip, lost her life in a car accident in Kerala while travelling home from Thiruvananthapuram Airport on Monday…
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Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan announces birth of fourth child
Dubai’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has announced the birth of his fourth child, a baby girl, Hind bint Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum. In an Instagram…
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Dubai cops arrest gang offering fake Haj, Umrah visas
Dubai Police have arrested a gang that used social media to promote fraudulent Haj and Umrah visa services, deceiving victims with low prices and easy bank transfers. Posing as authorised agents, the…
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25 Indians awarded death sentence in UAE, judgement yet to be implemented: Govt
New Delhi: The number of Indian nationals who have been awarded a death sentence in the UAE, but the judgement is yet to be implemented, stands at 25, the government informed Parliament…
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Dubai announces Eid Al Fitr 2025 holidays
The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has officially announced the Eid Al-Fitr 1446 AH – 2025 holiday schedule for public sector employees. According to the announcement on Thursday, March 20, all…
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Stranded in UAE: 87-year-old Indian man returns home to J&K
An 87-year-old Indian man, Rashid Anwar Dhar, has returned home safely to Jammu and Kashmir after being stranded in the Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE) for an extended period. Dhar, who was…
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India-UAE airfares could drop by 20 pc if capacity expands: Report
Airfares between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) could see a reduction of up to 20 percent if air travel capacity doubles over the next five years. According to a report…
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Eid Al-Fitr 2025: UAE announces holidays for private sector
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced Eid Al-Fitr 2025 holiday dates for private sector employees across the country. According to an announcement from the Ministry of Human Resources and…
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UAE says continued Israeli airstrikes to cause broader instability in Gaza
Abu Dhabi: Continued Israeli airstrikes on civilian and residential areas in Gaza could lead to broader instability in the enclave and pose a risk of escalating violence across the region, the United…
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Dubai issues new regulation for free zone firms
In a major move to boost business flexibility, Dubai’s Executive Council has issued Resolution No. (11) of 2025, allowing free zone firms to operate beyond their designated zones. The resolution was issued…
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UAE: Two Indian expats win Rs 21 lakh each in Big Ticket draw
Abu Dhabi: Two Indian expatriates based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have each won an impressive 90,000 Dirham (Rs 21,26,519) each in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly electronic draw.…
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UAE: NRI bizman Yusuff Ali donates Rs 47 cr to health care campaign
United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian businessman, LuLu Group Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Chamber, M A Yusuff Ali, has announced his contribution of Dirham (Rs 47,28,28,800) to the Fathers’…