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Dubai private schools granted up to 5.2% fee increase
Private schools in Dubai will be able to increase their fees by up to 5.2 per cent, depending on how they fared in the latest annual inspections. Schools whose ratings dropped will…
- Middle East
Eid Al-Fitr 2024: UAE announces holidays for private sector
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, April 1, announced Eid Al-Fitr holidays for employees working in the private sector. Private sector employees…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket draw announces operations halt
The largest and longest-running raffle draw in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket has announced a temporary pause to its operations from Monday, April 1. The move aligns…
- Middle East
Emirates to launch branded residences with exclusive airport?
Dubai-based Emirates Airlines on Monday, April 1, revealed plans to construct its own branded residences as an April Fool’s prank Taking to X, the airline shared a illustrative image of the tower…
- Middle East
UAE announces Eid Al-Fitr holidays for public sector
The government of United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday, March 31, announced a one-week holidays for public sector employees to mark Eid Al-Fitr 1445 AH-2024. The employees will get holidays from Monday,…
- Middle East
Indians travelling to UAE can use PhonePe to make UPI payments
PhonePe, a leading Indian fintech application, has announced that users travelling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can now make payments using UPI at Mashreq’s NEOPAY terminals. The collaboration is facilitated through…
- Middle East
New attraction in UAE: Al Hefaiyah Lake opens in Sharjah
Sharjah: Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated Al Hefaiyah Lake in Kalba on Saturday. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince…
- Middle East
Dubai World Cup: Laurel River takes Rs 100 crore prize home
Dubai: A horse named “Laurel River” won 12 million dollars (Rs 1,00,06,00,200) in Group 1 Dubai World Cup 2024 at the Meydan Racecourse on Saturday, March 30. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed crowned…
- Middle East
Dubai: Massive fire breaks out on E611 route
Dubai: A massive fire broke out near Arabian Ranches 3 in Dubai on Saturday afternoon, March 30, engulfing at least one vehicle. The incident occurred near Hamdan Sports Complex, causing smoke to…
- India
Two UAE-based Indians donate crores to charity campaign for mothers
Abu Dhabi: In a significant act of philanthropy, United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian entrepreneurs Shamsheer Vayalil Parambath and Renuka Jagtiani announced a donation to Dirham one billion (Rs 22,57,69,45,430) charity campaign to…
- Middle East
Dubai: Fasting Ukrainian woman dies few hours after converting to Islam
Abu Dhabi: A 29-year-old Ukrainian woman recently died in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) few hours after declaring her conversion to Islam, while fasting during the ongoing month of Ramzan. The woman,…
- Middle East
Dubai Municipality receives int’l safety award from British Safety Council
Dubai: Dubai Municipality received the International Safety Award from the British Safety Council. The award is granted to institutions that adhere to the highest standards of occupational health and safety, ensuring a…
- Middle East
Now you can explore Dubai from the sky in 12 minutes
If there was a way to fall immensely in love with Dubai, it would always be from the sky. A great panoramic view of the Dubai skyline, getting close to Dubai’s most…
- Middle East
Sharjah denies rumours of changing Azaan
The Sharjah Government Media Office has denied rumours on social media about changes to the Azaan (call for prayer) in Sharjah. In a statement on X on Wednesday, the media office dismissed…
- Middle East
Pakistani actress Ayeza Khan honoured with UAE’s golden visa
Abu Dhabi: Renowned Pakistani television actress Ayeza Khan is the latest celebrity to be honoured with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) 10-year golden visa. The thirty-three-year-old actress was handed over the visa…
