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Online application must for pre-approved visas for Indians travelling to Dubai
Indian nationals who are eligible for a 14-day pre-approved visa-on-arrival in Dubai now need to apply online for the service first. The service is exclusively accessible to Indian passport holders with a…
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Over Rs 60,000 mandatory to carry for Dubai visit visa
If you are planning to travel to Dubai on a visit visa, then you need to be aware of the new visa rules implemented by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities in…
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LuLu Group to set up logistics, processing centre in Punjab
In a significant development, Lulu Group, a renowned Indian United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based multinational conglomerate company, is set to launch a logistics and food processing centre located in Amritsar, Punjab. The proposed centre,…
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Superstar Rajinikanth receives UAE golden visa
Chennai: Renowned Tamil actor Rajinikanth is the latest Indian celebrity to be honoured with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) 10-year golden visa. 73-year-old actor was handed over the visa by Mohamed Khalifa…
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UAE: Expat returns Rs 33L cash found in ATM to police, honoured
Ajman: A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Egyptian expat was honoured by Ajman police for his honesty as he returned lost cash worth Dirham 149,000 (Rs 33,77,156). Abdel Fattah Mahmoud Abdel Fattah found…
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Free ‘floating chair’ service launched at Sharjah beech
Sharjah: Al Hamriya Municipality in the emirate of Sharjah recently launched a free ‘floating chair’ service for beachgoers, particularly for the elderly and people of determination. This community initiative is available daily…
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UAE President to visit South Korea on May 28
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to go on a state-visit to South Korea on Tuesday, May 28. The two-day visit comes at…
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India remains top destination for Dubai Airport in Q1 2024
India has remained the top destination country for Dubai International Airport (DXB) in the first quarter of 2024, with more than 3 million passengers. From January to March 2024, the world’s busiest…
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Abu Dhabi to ban single-use Styrofoam products from June 1
Abu Dhabi: The Environment Agency in Abu Dhabi (EAD) announced on Tuesday, May 21, a ban on single-use styrofoam products, which will come into effect from June 1. The move aims to…
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UAE weather: NCM warns of fog formation, poor visibility
Abu Dhabi: The UAE National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) urged motorists to follow the traffic regulations regarding a chance of fog formation. In a statement, the NCM cautioned against a deterioration in…
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Saudi, UAE leaders offer condolences after Iranian President Raisi dies in crash
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, May 20, expressed their condolences to Iran on the death of President Ibrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and…
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Video: Dubai vehicle number plate ‘AA 16’ auctioned for Rs 16 cr
Dubai: A vehicle plate number ‘AA 16’ in Dubai was sold for Dirham 7.32 million (Rs 16,59,97,185) at the 115th open auction on Monday, May 20. The auction activities took place at…
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Gulf countries ready to help Iran over President’s Raisi helicopter crash
Gulf countries on Sunday, May 19, voiced “great concern” after a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi crashed. Earlier on Sunday, Iranian state-run news agencies announced that a helicopter carrying the country’s…
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Two Indians smuggling gold from Dubai arrested at Delhi airport
New Delhi: Customs officials arrested two Indian passengers coming from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), for allegedly smuggling 1349 grams of gold at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi. The…
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Video: Businessman parks Kerala-registered Range Rover outside Burj Khalifa
A Dubai-based Indian businessman, Dileep Heilbronn, recently shipped his Range Rover from Kerala to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and parked it outside Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest edifice. Taking to Instagram,…
