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UAE makes it to top 10 world’s most powerful passports list
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made it to the top 10 of the world’s most powerful passports on the 2024 Henley Passport Index for the first time. The country ranked 9th globally, offers…
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Abu Dhabi launches marriage loan initiative
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Social Support Authority (SSA) has introduced the Marriage Loan initiative, implemented as part of the Abu Dhabi Family Wellbeing Strategy and the Emirati Family Growth Programme, launched by…
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Gang from Dubai involved in forex trading fraud busted; one held in Mumbai
Thane: With the arrest of a 34-year-old man, the Navi Mumbai police claimed to have busted a gang involved in forex trading fraud from Dubai, an official said on Wednesday. The action…
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This supermarket in UAE introduces India’s UPI payment system
Abu Dhabi: In a significant step towards promoting economic cooperation between the United Arab Emirates (UAE)-India, Al Maya Supermarkets, a leading supermarket chain in the UAE has announced the acceptance of India’s…
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When will Ramzan 2025 fall in UAE?
Abu Dhabi: The holy month of Ramzan 1446 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or “in the year of the Hijra”) -2025 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to begin on Saturday,…
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UAE to soon provide health insurance with tourist visa
Abu Dhabi: In a significant move, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) has announced a health insurance for tourist visas as part of…
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UAE: 3 Bangladeshis get life term, 54 to be deported for protests
Abu Dhabi: The Federal Court of Appeals in Abu Dhabi has sentenced 57 Bangladeshi nationals for protesting against their home government in several streets across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday,…
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World’s first biometric ‘smart travel’ launches at Abu Dhabi airport
Abu Dhabi Airports has partnered with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) to launch the world’s first-of-its-kind biometric ‘Smart Travel’ project at the Zayed International Airport in…
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Pakistani actress Kubra Khan receives UAE Golden Visa
Pakistani television actress Kubra Khan is the latest celebrity to be honoured with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Golden Visa. The 31-year-old actress was recently handed over the visa by officials from…
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RTA signs Rs 2505 cr deal for new buses on Dubai roads
Dubai: In alignment with the directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the aim is to establish a sustainable and resilient public transport…
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India’s UltraTech acquires additional 25% stake in UAE-based RAK Cement
New Delhi: Leading cement manufacturer UltraTech Cement on Wednesday announced the acquisition of an additional 25 per cent stake in UAE-based RAKWCT, taking its total holding to 54.39 per cent. Following this,…
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Indian man saves daughter in UAE’s 1st paediatric liver transplant
A 40-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian father, Imran Khan, who lost his first daughter to a rare liver condition, has donated his liver to save the life of his second daughter,…
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UAE police to serve at Olympic Games Paris 2024
Abu Dhabi: General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, met with the UAE police support team following their completion of specialised training, as they…
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UAE: Stranded Indian man who lost vision in one eye returns home
Abu Dhabi: An Indian national, who overstayed his visit visa and lost vision in one eye, was repatriated home on Tuesday, July 9, with the help of the Indian embassy in Abu…
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Indian man killed in Dubai by Pakistani roommates after argument
Dubai: A 21-year-old man from the Lohatbaddi village in the Ludhiana district of Punjab, India, was allegedly killed in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) by his Pakistani roommates after a verbal argument.…
