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Dubai to launch variable Salik toll rates, parking prices
The Road and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai on Thursday, November 28, announced that it will implement Variable Road Toll Pricing (Salik) and Variable Parking Tariff Policies aimed at improving traffic flow…
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Indians can now make UPI payments using Paytm in UAE, 6 other countries
One97 Communications Limited (OCL), the owner of Paytm, has enabled its users to make India’s Unified Payment Interface (UPI) payments at various international locations. Indian travellers can now use their Paytm app…
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Sharief Bhai opens first international outlet in Dubai
Sharief Bhai, a renowned Indian Dakhni biryani brand from the house of Curefoods and a winner of multiple awards, recently opened its first international outlet in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). This…
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Watch: Etihad reveals Chennai Super Kings-themed aircraft
Abu Dhabi-based carrier Etihad Airways has revealed a special new aircraft featuring the colours and branding of its Indian Premier League (IPL) team partner Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The aircraft’s first flight…
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Eid Al Etihad: Dubai reserves 4 public beaches for families
Dubai Municipality has announced that four public beaches in the Emirate will be exclusively reserved for families during the the 53rd National Day, also known as Eid Al Etihad celebrations. Jumeirah Beach 2,…
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Heera scam: UAE residents can still recover lost life savings
In a major respite to tens of thousands of investors, including many in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), who allegedly lost their life savings in a multi-crore Ponzi scam perpetrated by India’s…
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UAE soldier injured in 2015 Yemen operation passes away
A United Arab Emirates (UAE) soldier who sustained critical injuries during Operation Decisive Storm in 2015 in Yemen passed away on Tuesday evening, November 26. Mohammed Atiq Salem bin Saluma Al Khaili…
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UAE leaders pardon over 5,500 prisoners ahead of Eid Al Etihad
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders on Wednesday, November 27, pardoned more than 5,500 prisoners ahead of the 53rd National Day, also known as Eid Al Etihad. This humanitarian gesture will give inmates…
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UAE: First regulated lottery launches, Rs 229 crore up for grabs
In a landmark move, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday, November 27, launched its first and only regulated lottery operation, The Game LLC, offering a grand prize of Dirham 100 million…
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‘Will change our lives’: Indian engineer wins Rs 8 cr in Dubai Duty Free draw
Dubai: A 34-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate won an astounding one million dollars (Rs 8,44,19,032) in the latest Dubai Duty Free (DDF) draw. On Wednesday, November 27, DDF conducted the…
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Watch: Inside Emirates’ first A350 aircraft; 4K-cinematic screens, faster WiFi
Dubai: Emirates Airline has officially unveiled it’s first A350-900 aircraft at an event held at its headquarters in Dubai on Wednesday, November 27, showing the cabin amenities of the newest wide-body aircraft to join its fleet. The…
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Mumbai: Flyer smuggles gold dust worth Rs 2.89 cr from Sharjah, held
Mumbai: In a major crackdown on illegal smuggling of gold, the customs officers in Mumbai arrested a passenger coming from Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE) for allegedly smuggling 24 carats of gold…
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Sharjah orders Arabic as primary language of instruction in govt nurseries
The Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi has mandated the adoption of Arabic language as the medium of teaching in all the government-run nurseries across the Emirate region.…
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India-UAE travel: Ghee, pickles & more in updated list of prohibited items
If you are planning to travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from India, you must follow luggage regulations to avoid airport security issues and be aware of items not allowed in…
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UAE issues federal law to bolster arts sector
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a federal decree-law aimed at empowering the nation’s arts sector, a local news agency. The law establishes a comprehensive framework for regulating non-profit arts institutions…
