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New traffic law: UAE to impose jail term, up to Rs 45L fine for serious offences
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government on Friday, October 25, introduced a new traffic law, imposing harsher penalties including jail term and up to Dirham 200,000 (Rs 45,78,314) fine for various violations…
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UAE issues new traffic laws: Reduces minimum age of drivers
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government on Friday, October 25, announced a series of new traffic regulations under a federal decree-law, set to take effect on March 29, 2025. Taking to X,…
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Indore: Four held after cops expose betting racket operated from Dubai
Indore: Police have detained four persons from Indore in Madhya Pradesh after busting a betting syndicate being operated from Dubai under the guise of online gaming, a police official said on Thursday.…
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Rupi Kaur, Hamza Ali Abbasi to attend Sharjah Int’l Book Fair 2024
The 43rd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2024 is set to take place from November 6 to 17 at Expo Centre Sharjah. This year’s event, theme ‘It starts with…
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Watch: UAE’s first-ever discount pharmacy opens in Dubai
LIFE Pharmacy, the largest retail chain in the Middle East, has launched the UAE’s first-ever discount pharmacy, ‘Pharmacy for LESS’ at Dubai Outlet Mall on Wednesday, October 23. The new pharmacy concept…
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5.0 magnitude earthquake hits Iran
An earthquake of 5.8 magnitude hit the southern part of Iran on Thursday morning, October 24. In a post on X, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) in United Arab Emirates (UAE)…
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UAE visa amnesty: Over 10,000 Indian overstayers gained legal status
The Indian Consulate in Dubai on Wednesday, October 23, announced that it has assisted more than 10,000 Indian expatriates in rectifying their status as part of the ongoing UAE visa amnesty initiative.…
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Dubai Duty Free draw: Indian trader wins Rs 8 cr for second time
While number of people have been trying for years to win the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) draw, a 50-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate from Bangalore won an astounding one million…
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UAE: Three Indian expats die after inhaling toxic gas
In an unfortunate incident, at least three Indian expatriates recently died after inhaling toxic gas from a waste tank at the City of Lights building in Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, United…
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Dubai announces ‘special privileges’ for residents with no residency violations
Dubai residents and Emirati sponsors who have not committed any residency violations in the last 10 years will be granted special privileges starting from November 1. On Tuesday, October 22, the General…
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Looking for a job in tech sector in UAE? Apple is hiring
Ever thought about starting a career in the technology sector in the United ArabEmirates (UAE)? Then there’s an opportunity for you. United States (US) technology giant Apple on Wednesday, October 23, announced…
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In a 1st, UAE to launch ‘virtual lawyer’ to speed up legal cases
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the launch of a “virtual lawyer” project enabled by artificial intelligence aimed at simplifying legal proceedings for straightforward cases. The announcement was made on Sunday,…
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Diwali 2024 in Dubai: Fireworks, shopping, live music food & more
Dubai is gearing for the Diwali—the Indian ‘Festival of Lights’—with a jam-packed schedule of entertainment and breathtaking activities that will bring together all communities across the city from Friday, October 25 to November 7, 2024. Residents and visitors are…
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Gold prices in Dubai hit new record high ahead of Dhanteras, Diwali
Dubai: Ahead of Indian festivals—Diwali and Dhanteras, the gold prices in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), reached a new record high on Monday morning, October 21. The Dubai Jewellery Group data showed a 24-carat gold rate…
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UAE retailer LuLu Group to sell 25% shares in IPO
In a significant move, United Arab Emirates (UAE) retail giant LuLu Group International on Monday, October 21, announced its plan to sell 25 percent of its shares through an initial public offering…
