United Arab Emirates
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Abu Dhabi govt raises Golden visa validity from 5 to 10 years
Abu Dhabi: The validity period of ‘Golden’ visas in Abu Dhabi for all categories has been raised from five years to 10 years, local media reported. Mark Dorsey, Director of Operations at…
- Middle East
Sheikh Hamdan grants golden visa, financial rewards to UAE top-performing high-school students
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council, has met top-performing high school students and issued directives to offer them…
- Middle East
UAE Prez Sheikh Mohamed inaugurates Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque replica in Indonesia
Jakarta: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday inaugurated the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Indonesia in the presence of President Joko Widodo, the Emirates News…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi retains top spot as world’s most pandemic-resilient city
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi has once again topped the list of the world’s most pandemic-resilient city globally for its advanced and robust infrastructure, commitment and leadership, Abu Dhabi Media Office (ADMO) reported.…
- Entertainment
Malayalam actor Neeraj Madhav granted UAE’s Golden Visa
Chennai: The United Arab Emirates has granted Malayalam actor Neeraj Madhav its prestigious Golden Visa. Taking to Instagram, Neeraj Madhav said: “Absolute privilege and honour to receive my golden visa from the…
- Middle East
High UAE gas prices stand out where cheap fuel was the norm
Dubai: Mere years ago, fuel was cheaper than bottled water in the oil-rich United Arab Emirates. Now, long lines snake outside gas stations on the eve of price hikes each month. Fuel…
- Middle East
UAE suspends exports, re-exports of Indian wheat for four months
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has ordered a suspension of exports and re-exports of wheat and wheat flour originating from India for four months, the Gulf nation’s ministry of economy said on Wednesday.…
- Middle East
UAE: Sonu Sood honoured with golden visa for humanitarian efforts
Abu Dhabi: Actor, film producer, model, humanitarian, and philanthropist, Sonu Sood, is the latest to be honoured with UAE’s coveted 10-year golden visa for his humanitarian efforts. Sonu Sood expressed his gratitude towards…
- Middle East
You can dive with sharks at National Aquarium in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: The National Aquarium in Abu Dhabi’s Al Qana offers visitors a breath-taking diving experience to get up-close and personal with sharks, rays and hundreds of beautiful fish inside its tank.…
- Middle East
Salman Khan’s Da-Bangg tour set to dazzle at Expo 2020 Dubai
Abu Dhabi: Da-Bangg Tour, the biggest Bollywood tour, is back again and this time the Salman Khan-led team is all set to perform at Expo 2020 Dubai— the world’s largest cultural gathering,…
- Middle East
Madinah named safest city for solo female travellers, Dubai ranks 3rd
Riyadh: Madinah, the holy city of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been ranked first among the safest cities for solo female travellers, according to a study by InsureMyTrip, a UK-based travel…
- Middle East
Nora Fatehi to perform at Expo 2020 Dubai on Feb 16
Abu Dhabi: Actress-dancer Nora Fatehi is all set to visit Expo 2020 Dubai— the world’s largest cultural gathering, on February 16. The actor will grace the Jubilee stage at 8 pm UAE time…
- India
UAE: Indian expat offers Rs 81K reward for missing African grey parrot
Abu Dhabi: A United Arab Emirates (UAE) based Indian expatriate has announced Dirham 4,000 (Rs 81,386) for anyone who finds his missing African grey parrot, which flew away through an open balcony door…
- Middle East
UAE is second-largest export market for India’s electronics
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) have become the second-largest destination for India’s electronic goods during the first nine months of the 2021 fiscal year, according to a senior official with…
- Middle East
24 hours to 47 years: How couples in UAE divorced in 2021
A couple in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) divorced just one day after tying the knot, making it the shortest marriage recorded in the emirates, last year. Another couple filed for divorce…
